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Minister for Auckland job in doubt, thanks to funding running out in June
The Minister for Auckland, Simeon Brown, could lose all his staff for the portfolio when its funding runs out...
Waikato fatal police shooting: Sirens and gunshots shock ‘tight-knit’ community
A rural Waikato resident jolted awake by sirens yesterday has described hearing “two or three shots” during a nearby...
Hawke’s Bay owner enjoying winning run by Chapinteel in the South Island
Chapinteel is clear of her rivals as she crosses the line to complete a hat-trick of wins in a...
Auckland Council: Dogs ready for adoption euthanised for the first time because shelters at full capacity
Dogs are being put down because council shelters have reached capacity after an increase in dog numbers. Photo /...
By-election in Hastings after two councillors resign
The Hastings District Council will have a postal by-election if there are sufficient candidates to the positions following two...
Christchurch Port Hills fire in pictures: Aerial photos show scorched landscape
Huge swathes of Christchurch’s Port Hills are completely scorched as a scrub fire continues to spread tonight. Aaerial photographs...
Northland police respond to fatal crash in Waiharara, Far North
A car reportedly rolled on Kaimaumau Rd in Waiharara today. Photo / NZME A second fatal crash has occurred...
Port Hills fire live updates: Wind change could help or hinder as firefighters battle 630ha blaze
More than 100 firefighters, 12 helicopters and two fixed-wing planes are racing to suppress and contain the Port Hills...
Auckland trains cancelled, delayed during morning rush, KiwiRail bosses to appear before select committee
Trains across the Auckland network are being cancelled and delayed this morning and disruptions are set to continue across...
Tauranga boy breaks neck bones after dive into shallow Waimapu Stream
Te Mero Elder, 12, was swimming at Waimapu Stream in Oropi when he dived off a bank and broke...
