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Hamilton homicide victim named, search for car underway
23 Dec 2025Jason Poa, 55, died on Lake Crescent on 18 December, while a second person was seriously injured.
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GPs given go-ahead to set up breakaway primary health organisation
23 Dec 2025The green light for GenPro's application follows approvals for two big corporate general practice providers to set up their own PHO's.
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Officers pull over fake undercover police car
The Commodore had police-style red and blue lights concealed in the grille.
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Three new measles cases confirmed
23 Dec 2025The cases, two in Auckland and one in Wellington, bring the total number to 35 across the country.
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Surf Life Saving stress caution as rescues double from last year
23 Dec 2025Lifeguards are reminding beachgoers this summer that the safest recue is "the one that never has to happen".
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Missing Auckland teenager found
23 Dec 2025The 16-year-old was found after going missing from the Avondale area Sunday.
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How Kiwis at Scott Base will celebrate their white Christmas
23 Dec 2025At the moment, 71 people are living at the New Zealand-owned research station and they may get to enjoy some snowfall. Audio
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What is (and isn't) open on Christmas Day
5:38 am todayBy now, for many of us, presents will be wrapped and the groceries bought. But for those who need a last-minute gift or a dash to the supermarket, you may be in luck.
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Public urged to remain vigilant to hornets over summer
23 Dec 2025To date, there have been been reported sightings only in Auckland - with the discovery of queen hornets and nests in the Glenfield and Birkdale areas.
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Little blue penguin's special Christmas Eve release
4:56 am todayPingu the kororā has spent two months in hospital after she was found stuck in a metal drum near Army Bay.
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Hamilton airport flying after return of international flights
December is expected to be its busiest ever month, after Air NZ and Jetstar added new routes from the city.
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Man hospitalised after falling from Paritutu Rock
23 Dec 2025He was taken to Taranaki Base Hospital in a moderate condition.
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Why kids need Santa - and for how long?
23 Dec 2025What would the festive season of giving be like if children weren't waiting desperately to see if "he's been" on Christmas morning?
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Warning to drivers as wild weather hits central NZ before Christmas
23 Dec 2025The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists in the Wellington region to drive to the conditions.
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New Wairoa River management system boosts flood resilience
23 Dec 2025The design allows the Hawke's Bay river's mouth to be opened more quickly and safely, particularly ahead of forecast heavy rainfall.
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Ten interesting New Zealanders we met this year
23 Dec 2025Whether it was surviving on rotten octopus, traversing the world in a catamaran or getting pooed on by a whale, the characters we met this year had good yarns to share.
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Man allegedly bites officer during arrest, threatens police with knife
23 Dec 2025A police officer was bitten under the armpit and taken to hospital as a precaution.
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Firefighters called to blaze at Christchurch business
23 Dec 2025A fire investigator has been alerted.
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'Miracle': Council workers' actions save great-grandmother's life
22 Dec 2025Sandra Bristowe, 78, had collapsed in her front garden and started "grabbing at her chest" and complaining of pain.
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Teacher tried to buy student's ADHD medication
23 Dec 2025The student had previously approached her teacher for help with a range of mental health issues.
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Heartbreak for former Auckland Zoo elephant
22 Dec 2025Anjalee moved to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo in 2022.
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Killer teen stepmum wins bid to appeal jail sentence
Jessica Lee Rose Mulford killed 2-year-old Harlee-Rose Niven in 2021 and now wants her sentence reduced.
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Nelson mechanic pleads guilty to shooting colleague's cars
22 Dec 2025Marie Hearn shot eight rounds into two cars owned by her colleague.
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