Police have praised the bravery of two officers who tried to stop a gunman who died from a gunshot injury after terrorising the occupants of a Darfield house. Police say they are not certain if the gunman shot himself or died from...
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Darfield shooting involved family with students at local high school, principal says
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Efforts to help seven pygmy killer whales stranded on 90 Mile Beach, Northland
Seven whales have stranded on 90 Mile Beach in Northland.Whale rescue group Project Jonah says the mammals are believed to be pygmy killer whales which ran ashore last night.Medics and Department of Conservation staff are on standby...
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Crash on Hawke's Bay Expressway
A driver has been injured in a crash on the Hawke's Bay Expressway this morning. Police were called to the scene at 7.45 where two vehicles were involved in the crash on the Meeanee overbridge. One person was trapped in a vehicle...
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Truck and logging truck collide south of Rotorua
One lane of State Highway 30 south of Rotorua is blocked after a logging truck and truck collided this morning.No one was hurt in the crash, which happened about 7.30am, a police media spokeswoman said.The crash happened near...
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Justice Minister Andrew Little flags three referenda could be in the mix at next election
Justice Minister Andrew Little has flagged that referenda on cannabis law reform, euthanasia and MMP reform could take place at the same time.Speaking to TVNZ's Q&A programme last night, Little said a Cabinet paper on the cannabis...
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Rare pygmy killer whales stranded on Ninety Mile Beach
It is thought the pod of rare pygmy killer whales stranded on Ninety Mile Beach were driven ashore by orca - the giant species of killer whales.Eight pygmy killer whales - in fact, a seldom seen oceanic dolphin which bears physical...
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Family of three grows to seven after welcoming quadruplets - First set in 25 years
Twins can be a handful and scary for parents, but quadruplets are an entirely different kettle of fish.Two of the quads - Quinn, Indie, Hudson and Molly, born on August 15, 2018 - are fraternal twins and two are identical twins.They...
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'Selfish and 'irresponsible drivers' nabbed in mobile phone police sting
More than 60 people have been caught using their mobile phones while driving in a police operation targeting two busy Tauranga streets.But one of Tauranga's top traffic cops says the numbers are a snapshot of a much wider problem.Five...
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Zorro the kitten rescued from thugs by brave 10-year-old in Whangarei
A cute and curious black-and-white kitten has been saved from a violent death by a young Whangārei boy.The boy had seen the kitten - since been named Zorro for his distinctive black mask-like facial markings - being thrown...
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Trade Minister David Parker kicks off consultation on post-Brexit FTA with UK
New Zealand and the United Kingdom will begin negotiations in earnest on a free trade agreement once the UK leaves the European Union in March next year.The Government is now seeking submissions on the free trade agreement, setting...
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After the fall: Kiwi haunted by act of casual cruelty
Everybody knows men aren't supposed to cry. For men it's more than just a notion, it's embedded in them, impressed upon them. It might even be in their DNA. It's nonsense of course; men do cry, not often, and even less often in front...
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Are power bills fair? Mixed views on low response to electricity pricing probe
A measly 108 submissions to the Government's major review of New Zealand electricity pricing is being interpreted as either a vote of confidence or an indication of the complexity of the issue.Electricity Networks Association chief...
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Paula Bennett's heartwarming message to Kiwis struggling with weight loss
National deputy leader Paula Bennett has issued a heartwarming message to struggling Kiwis after opening up about her dramatic weight loss.Last night Bennett spoke about her very personal weight loss journey, where she shed a whopping...
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Green MP and Government Minister Julie Anne Genter back at work today
Government Minister Julie Anne Genter has returned to work after three months on parental leave.Genter, who is Minister for Women as well as Associate Minister of Transport and Health, gave birth to her son Joaquin in August after...
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Government's $100 million tourism fund has become easier for councils to dip into
The Government has made its $100 million tourism fund easier to access, after lobbying from 34 councils across the country. Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis said improvements to the Tourism Infrastructure Fund means a broader range...
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Waikato woman accused of leaving baby to suffer dehydration while playing pokies
A baby left in a car while her caregiver allegedly played pokie machines suffered dehydration, court documents show.Ōtorohanga woman Kalota Palu, 23, appeared in the Hamilton District Court today facing a charge of ill-treatment...
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Labour MP Louisa Wall says groups against trans-women should be banned from Pride Parade
Labour MP Louisa Wall is standing by comments that TERFs - or anyone who doesn't support the rights of trans-women - should not be allowed at the Pride Parade.Wall, who is openly gay and an advocate for LGBTIQ rights, used strong...
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As many as 145 pilot whales dead after mass stranding on Stewart Island
As many as 145 pilot whales have died after a mass stranding in Mason Bay on Stewart Island.A hiker reportedly spotted the whales on Saturday and notified Department of Conservation staff at 10.30pm.There were two pods stranded...
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Needle found in strawberry punnet in South Island supermarket
A needle has been found inside a punnet of strawberries purchased at a supermarket in the South Island.Police said the fruit was purchased at a supermarket in South Canterbury's Geraldine over the weekend.The needle and strawberry...
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NZTA to give $23m to get more children riding bicycles
The New Zealand Transport Agency will spend $23 million over three years to get more children riding bikes, Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter has announced. Bikes in Schools, a charitable trust that aims to get children...
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