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'Opportunistic' seagulls making the most of Wellington sewage spill
21 Feb 2026Raw sewage has been spewing into the South coast and further out to the Cook Strait since the plant's massive failure two weeks ago.
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'It's a strange place' - The Beths' singer Liz Stokes on US tour
The Beths are back in town following a US tour and appearance on American talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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Service for woman killed by pack of dogs
21 Feb 2026Mihiata Te Rore, 62, was killed while visiting a home in Kaihu, Northland.
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Medical tourist fights for compensation, claims surgery destroyed stomach
20 Feb 2026A Manawatū woman is just days away from a full stomach reconstruction five months after a weight-loss operation in Turkey went wrong. Audio
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Shoplifter shoves frozen crayfish down pants, goes back for mud cake
20 Feb 2026The man walked to a chiller and was handed a frozen crayfish by his partner, as they walked down the aisle, he "concealed" it inside the front of his shorts and jacket.
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Man left a paraplegic after hit-and-run wants to meet driver, 30 years on
20 Feb 2026Farid Ahmed was left a paraplegic and spent 11 days in a coma after being hit by a car - the driver never faced charges. Audio
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'Are you threatening me?': Contractor approached by tenant armed with metal pole
20 Feb 2026According to the tribunal's decision, the confrontation arose after contractors arrived one morning in November at the property to begin work on the grass and community gardens.
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'Absolutely terrifying': Group storms dairy with machete
20 Feb 2026A lone operator of a dairy was left terrified after a group rushed into her store, confronting her with a machete and making demands.
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Family's chance for a fresh start thanks to new social housing
20 Feb 2026A father of four says words cannot describe the relief he felt having a stable roof for his family. Audio
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The great rugby league push in NZ
21 Feb 2026Between State of Origin coming to Auckland and rule changes allowing Kiwis to play, NRL strengthens its foothold on a New Zealand audience.
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Retired farmer's backyard invention turns into hot property
19 Feb 2026A retired farmer turned entrepreneur has made a device that keeps snags in place on the barbecue.
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Dark web drug syndicate exposed during police investigation
Eleven people have been arrested after homes were searched throughout Auckland and Hamilton.
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Several injured in crash near Feilding
20 Feb 2026Police said emergency services were notified of the accident on Sandon Road at around 6.10pm.
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'Blowback': Residents disgusted as sewage 'explodes' from toilets
20 Feb 2026Wellington Water apologised for the shock, stress and inconvenience caused after sewage entered people's bathrooms.
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'Happily give it back': Builder offers infamous mayoral desk to the city
20 Feb 2026Raymond Morgan bought it for $200 last year then found over 200 documents in it, dated between 1988 and 2004, in a locked side cupboard.
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One of NZ's worst sex offenders will be monitored for another 10 years
20 Feb 2026McIntosh, 52, was convicted of raping a 6-year-old in 1989 and having unlawful sexual connection with a 2-year-old in 1993.
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Missing North Shore woman found - police
21 Feb 2026A police spokesperson said they would like to thank members of the public who provided information.
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Teacher poured wine into her drink bottle and drank it while on lunch duty
20 Feb 2026The teacher was also caught stealing four bottles of wine, for which she was charged.
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A state of emergency, again and again and again
20 Feb 2026After another run of storms, do declarations of states of emergency risk "crying wolf"?
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Watch: Fire tears through pavilion at Auckland college during firefighters strike
21 Feb 2026A large fire raged through the building at a time when firefighters were taking industrial action. Audio
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Seven drugged drivers fined since roadside testing began
20 Feb 2026Police say they have tested more than 300 people since testing was introduced in the Wellington region two months ago.
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Wellington residents clean 'disgusting' poo spray off houses after severe weather
20 Feb 2026A film of spray has coated homes around the south coast. Audio
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Residents in the dark over who deals with ongoing power cuts
20 Feb 2026People across the lower North Island are getting increasingly frustrated with power providers and the lines company.
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SH73 down to single lane after crash between car and motorbike
20 Feb 2026The crash happened near the intersection with Cora Lynn Road.
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