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‘Tower of Ōtara’ pulled down over safety concerns
By Evie Richardson of RNZ A controversial backyard structure in South Auckland has been taken down after complaints about...
Tributes for Kiwi surfer missing off Western Australia beach, search called off indefinitely
Tributes are flowing for a Kiwi surfer who went missing after encountering difficulty at a popular Western Australia surf...
Two alleged drug drivers facing manslaughter charges following separate fatal crashes in Bay of Plenty
Two alleged drug drivers have been arrested and are facing manslaughter charges following separate fatal crashes in Bay of...
Waikato woman sent injured child overseas to avoid prosecution
Waikato mother of eight, Meleseke Aogamalie, 35, was sentenced to 12 months’ supervision on a charge of attempting to...
Scott Watson: Lawyers ask for appeal to be allowed but no retrial ordered
Nick Chisnall KC who is representing Scott Watson in his appeal at the Court of Appeal in Wellington, 10...
Teacher misconduct: Principal intoxicated at board meeting, had affair with teacher aide
The principal said it was an “awkward discovery” when she found Teaching Aid A’s Tinder profile. Photo / 123rf...
West Auckland homicide: Police comb Massey property as accused murderer appears in court
Police and forensic teams carry out a scene examination at a property in Massey, West Auckland. Photo / Alex...
Weather: Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms to lash much of North Island
The top of the North Island is in for 20 hours of rain and thunderstorms as tropically-fuelled disturbance sparks...
Shakespeare, Beowulf and Chaucer could be back in the NZ English curriculum – should they be? – Claudia Rozas
Manuscript of Beowulf from c. AD 1000, located in the British Library, in London. Photo / Getty Images Claudia...
