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Un-banning oil and gas exploration may not fix energy supply gaps, minister Simeon Brown told
Energy Minister Simeon Brown. Photo / Alex Cairns By Eloise Gibson of RNZ Repealing the ban on oil and...
The fake FaceTime kidnap: Kiwi man arrested in Thailand over botched plan
A New Zealander has been arrested in Thailand after his alleged involvement in a fake kidnapping to extort money...
Auckland dairy worker assaulted during late night robbery
Police and St John Ambulance attended Glen Innes Dairy and Lotto following a robbery incident. Photo / Hayden Woodward...
Severe gusts cause Auckland Harbour Bridge delays, strong wind watches issued
Strong winds continue to batter Auckland, as warnings remain in place for the Habour Bridge. Photo / Syvlie Whinray...
Lanes on Auckland Harbour Bridge closed, ferries stopped due to high winds
Severe winds have brought down trees, halted flights and ferry services and closed lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge...
Tauranga Boys’ College sexual abuse: Claims teacher Pinky Green groomed, molested young teen
WARNING: This story deals with historical child sexual abuse and may be distressing. David* was 15 the first time...
Christchurch woman stranded in the USA after emergency surgery, travel insurance declined
A Kiwi who travelled to America for a wedding – and who was left $300,000 out of pocket following...
Luxon, Jones and others who stand to win big – or lose large – at Waitangi
ANALYSIS This Waitangi Day the stakes are higher than they have been for years with government policies seen by...
Air New Zealand flight forced to divert to Guam due to ‘electrical smell’ on plane
An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland from Taipei to Auckland was forced to divert to the Pacific island...
Napier Megafish: Four men rescued from sinking boat after hitting log
Four men have been rescued after their boat hit a log and sank within a few hundred metres of...
