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Councillor-turned-MP on salary donations and hate mail
Jamie Arbuckle says he received 'a lot of phone calls from a lot of charities'.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in rural Hawke's Bay community
The road remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.
'It was my friend': Wanted man tells police after he's found hiding under house
Drew Hansen fled after being stopped in a stolen car but a police dog quickly found him.
'I want answers': Family of mum found dead on beach desperate for information on eve of tangi
Police believed to be looking for man seen with Jo Sione-Lauaki in lead-up to her death.
Security guard used 'excessive force' in restraining Eden Park pitch invader during rugby match
The guard said he was under severe stress and it was a “high-pressure environment".
'Terrorising' teen intruder forces school into lockdown
Teen girl not from the school allegedly ran through the front gates threatening students.
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'Our hearts are broken': Family devastated by Kiwi pilot's Papua death as rebel group denies responsibility
His family say he was "the most caring and loving husband and dad".
Teacher accused of asking student for a kiss cleared of any wrongdoing
The school has commended the former student in coming forward.
Christchurch News
'I will love you forever': Devastated parents of ice rink fall victim farewell daughter
Her father says wearing helmets on the school trip should have been enforced.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to a property at about 11am today.
Thom Yorke solo shows promise unique interpretations of Radiohead songs
New Zealand one of just a handful of countries to be treated to 'a new kind of solo show'.
Wellington news
Edmonds says Willis should resign as union warns ferry costs could hit $1b
Edmonds says Willis would need to go if ferry cancellation costs spike.
Armed cops arrest man after car chase and crash near motorway
A 35-year-old man was arrested after crashing during a police chase.
'It would take out 20% of sales': what many Catalina Bay apartment buyers want
One-bedroom units are $1.1m, the penthouse is $5m: New project, nearly done, move-in soon.
Auckland News
‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bites
Not just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.
‘We’re prepared to withdraw our children’: Scrap threatens preschool’s future
Parents not happy at board plans to make preschool in upmarket suburb ‘more inclusive’.
'I want people to know I'm a Tongan island girl representing the South Pacific'
The 27-year-old artist is back with after taking a break from music.
Regional news
'I want answers': Family of mum found dead on beach desperate for information on eve of tangi
Police believed to be looking for man seen with Jo Sione-Lauaki in lead-up to her death.
'Smash a highway through it': Northland residents want voices heard on Brynderwyns bypass
Northlanders fear NZTA routes bypassing the Brynderwyns will cut through their community.
'We all tried to lift': Witnesses rush to help driver 'pinned' under forklift
'I don’t think I have ever heard someone scream like this in my life before.'
Person injured after car-cyclist crash in Tauranga
The crash was reported to police at 2.20pm.
'Terrorising' teen intruder forces school into lockdown
Teen girl not from the school allegedly ran through the front gates threatening students.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in rural Hawke's Bay community
The road remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.
Quarry granted consent despite ongoing opposition
An iwi authority told the panel only days earlier of its strong opposition.
Kiwis in action: Full Paris Olympics schedule
The Kiwis in action schedule for the Paris Olympics.
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