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Three charged following road rage incident, Manukau
Location: Counties Manukau Three people have been charged after a firearm was discharged during a road rage incident in Manukau last week. At about 5pm on 26 August Police received a report of a crash involving two vehicles on Ronwood Avenu
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Operation Equinox: Alleged drug kingpin Junior Heart was awaiting 270kg shipment when arrested
Junior Heart is accused of violence and importing huge quantities of drugs.
Read at NZ HeraldCutting red tape between the farm gate and the freezer
The Government is seeking feedback on changes that would make it easier for people to buy an animal from a local farmer and get it processed sooner, Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard says. Under current rules, people can already buy a liv
Read at BeehiveWaikato Police weed out large cannabis growing operation
Location: Waikato Police have recovered tonnes of cannabis being grown in large scale indoor commercial cannabis grow facilities linked to Vietnamese nationals. Images(s):
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Lok Li Auckland double-murder trial begins; accused of killing Ellerslie couple Mei Han Chong, Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok
Crown: His revenge plan morphed after Disputes Tribunal case highlighted a new target.
Read at NZ HeraldStable credit rating a vote of confidence
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed rating agency S&P’s vote of confidence in the New Zealand economy. The agency has affirmed New Zealand’s AA+ foreign currency credit rating with a stable outlook and is forecasting the economy
Read at BeehiveWitnesses still sought following double homicide
Location: Counties Manukau Police investigating a double homicide in Wattle Downs on Thursday 27 August are continuing to appeal for any information. Emergency services were called to a Gambare Place address at about 1.45pm following a repo
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Auckland Western Line suspended after emergency services incident in New Lynn
Rail passengers can use scheduled buses, with delays and cancellations expected.
Read at NZ HeraldGovernment cancels fuel tax hike
The fuel excise hike planned for next year has been cancelled to help Kiwis with the cost of living and deliver lower taxes for New Zealanders, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Transport Minister Chris Bishop have announced. “Fuel excise
Read at BeehiveNo room to hide for fleeing driver
Location: Counties Manukau An unauthorised game of hide and seek led Police to the bedroom of an alleged fleeing driver in Clover Park last night. Just gone 10.20pm, a patrol unit in Counties Manukau signalled for a Toyota Hilux to stop on
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Mount Maunganui landslide: Council to discuss options for future of facilities
Councillors set to discuss slip risk tolerance levels and plan next steps for recovery.
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Former Auckland teacher on trial for alleged child sex abuse, denies offending
The man is fighting 10 charges, which he denies.
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Benjamin Hale inquest: Police decisions questioned after Waikato River death
An inquest is examining whether police did enough to rescue Benjamin Hale.
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Whangārei Hospital ED patients treated in corridors as flu surge strains staff
Nurses say corridor care and staff shortages are putting patients at risk.
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Patients going blind: 36,000 ophthalmology patients overdue for tests amid high demand
The pressure on eye health services has continued to grow as the population ages.
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NZ’s fastest growing town was once the future of urban planning. What happened?
OPINION: Rolleston's rapid growth has created a car-dependent town south of Christchurch.
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Toitū Tairāwhiti seeks $1.5m remittance from Gisborne District Council for development fees
Toitū Tairāwhiti wants $1.5m in development contributions waived or granted for 150 homes.
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Man arrested following disorder in Lower Hutt
Location: Wellington Attribute to Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Reeves, Wellington District Investigations. A man has been arrested this afternoon, in relation to a disorder in Lower Hutt in the early hours of this morning. Police
Read at NZ PoliceFatal crash, Flatbush
Location: Auckland City Police can confirm one person has died following a crash between a car and motorcycle on Eros Road in Flatbush this afternoon. The crash was reported to Police at around 1.35pm. Eros road is closed and motorists are
Read at NZ PoliceFatal crash, SH85, Waitaki
Location: Southern Police can confirm one person has died following a crash earlier this morning in Waitaki. About 8.10am, Police were called to a single vehicle crash near Happy Valley Creek Bridge. Sadly, one person was located deceased a
Read at NZ PoliceAppeal following disorder on Waterloo Road
Location: Wellington Hutt Valley Police are seeking the public’s assistance following a disorder incident in Lower Hutt in the early hours of Sunday.
Read at NZ PoliceFatal house fire, Henderson
Location: Waitematā One person has been located deceased Police following a house fire in Henderson. Emergency services were called to Forest Hill Road about 8.40pm on Saturday 29 August. Sadly, we can confirm one person has died. Acting De
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Digital hunting permit system hits major milestone
More than 53,000 hunting permits have been issued through a new self-service online system, surpassing projections and slashing administrative staff work, Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager says. Mr Meager says the milestone shows DO
Read at BeehiveShips Ahoy! Cruise season launches
Close to 200,000 cruise ship passengers are expected to arrive to New Zealand this season, a welcome boost for regional tourism, jobs, businesses and communities, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “I was buoyed to welcome
Read at BeehiveTiaki Wai spending to be independently scrutinised
Wellingtonians will get independent scrutiny of how Tiaki Wai spends their money, with the Government imposing tougher regulation on the region's water services provider, Local Government Minister Simon Watts and Commerce and Consumer Affai
Read at BeehiveImprovements made to welfare system
A Bill that better targets financial assistance to those most in need and improves the fiscal sustainability of the welfare system has passed its third reading in Parliament. The Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Suppleme
Read at BeehiveAgritech project to lift apple productivity
The Government is backing a research programme to drive productivity and improve profits in the apple industry, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced at the Horticulture New Zealand Young Grower of the Year competition in Cromwell on F
Read at BeehiveLaws passed to strengthen emergency management system
New legislation to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell says. “This is a major milestone, giving us a modern, fi
Read at BeehiveTwo collisions, information sought, Patumāhoe
Location: Auckland City Tāmaki Makaurau Police continue to investigate after a serious incident involving two separate collisions and multiple cars near Pukekohe last night. About 6.40pm, Police were alerted to a two-vehicle crash on Patumā
Read at NZ PoliceChinese minister visits New Zealand for ministerial climate dialogue
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has hosted China’s Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu for the Seventh Ministerial Climate Change Dialogue between New Zealand and China. “Cooperation on climate action is a longstanding and
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