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Environmentalist wins battle to protect urban style jungle
5 Aug 2025Mark van Kaathoven has worked on the berm gardens outside his home and neighbouring properties for more than three decades. Audio
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Leaked passwords for thousands of Kiwis found on dark web
5 Aug 2025Credentials for NZ government employees among millions of compromised records, says a digital security firm.
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Scientists monitor cluster of quakes in lower North Island
At least 34 quakes have been recorded west of Castlepoint in the last seven days.
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Body found in search for diver missing in Wellington
5 Aug 2025Police were called at 11am after the diver failed to surface in Lowry Bay.
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Cat throwing and online abuse: SPCA staff facing more threats on the job
5 Aug 2025SPCA staff say an increasing amount of physical and verbal threats is one of the primary reasons for leaving the job. Audio
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Fight to save golf course's 18 holes: 'It would be vandalism to dig this place up'
5 Aug 2025Golfers are not giving up on efforts to save the Takapuna course, as Auckland Council plans to turn a large section of it into a wetland.
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4.7 quake rattles Bay of Plenty
5 Aug 2025A 4.7 earthquake has rattled the Bay of Plenty in the North Island.
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Woman accused of ill-treating toddler found in suitcase denied bail
5 Aug 2025The 27-year-old woman appeared in North Shore District Court on Tuesday afternoon.
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Doctors on alert as dengue fever cases surge in NZ
5 Aug 2025Health teams are seeing a surge in cases among people returning home after picking up the illness overseas. Audio
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Unlicensed security guard accused of responding to police events
5 Aug 2025Police say Brent Shaw turned up at incidents before them and questioned people.
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Police seek public's help in locating Kauri John Howard
5 Aug 2025Howard is know to frequent Beach Haven and wider Auckland areas.
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Man seriously assaulted on Waikato walking track
5 Aug 2025A man walking with his wife was left with a concussion and injuries to his face.
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