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Sickness-related school absences to be targeted under government plan
By RNZ Students missing school due to illness will be targeted under a government plan to lift attendance. A...
Alleged Ford Ranger drink-driver accused of smashing Taupō Tesla Superchargers with sledgehammer
An allegedly drunk Ford Ranger driver has been arrested and accused of smashing four Tesla Superchargers in Taupō with...
Young Taranaki dad Rikki Tako diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after workplace incident dies a week after wedding
A young Taranaki dad diagnosed with terminal brain cancer following a workplace incident has died a week after his...
Police arrest 56-year-old for allegedly trying to abduct schoolgirl off West Auckland street
Police have arrested a middle-aged man who is accused of trying to abduct an Auckland schoolgirl two weeks ago....
Ka Whawhai Tonu: The Battle of Ōrākau finally told through the eyes of Māori
Today marks the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Ōrākau, with a new film commemorating one of the most...
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk visits Whanganui to discuss earthquake strengthening
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk inspects heritage buildings along Drews Avenue with Whanganui MP Carl Bates. Photo /...
Refugee status revoked for man who travelled repeatedly to China despite persecution claims
By Gill Bonnett of RNZ A man who had his refugee status revoked has been accused of helping others...
Rugby: 1992 rewind, Waikato Rugby’s maiden NPC title
Waikato Rugby’s Rhys Ellison (left) and Matthew Cooper hold the National Provincial Championship trophy after their 1992 victory. Photo...
Justice Minister says threshold of right to jury trial being considered, as increase puts strain on court system
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is considering ways to reduce the number of jury trials, saying an increase in defendants...
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra to bring exhilarating music to Napier
NZSO’s talented associate principal cellist Ken Ichinose will be the soloist performing Tchaikovsky’s romantic andante cantabile in Napier on...
