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Child in critical condition after incident at Auckland swimming pool
A child is in a critical condition after an incident at an Auckland pool.
Weather: Auckland has coldest morning of 2024 so far, cool temperatures to remain into next week
MetService said Akl's Saturday temp coolest the city had been since October last year.
'Nobody's coming to save us' - How capitalism became a 'vulture'
Economist Grace Blakeley takes aim at the dominance of corporate economic power in society in Vulture Capitalism. She talks to RNZ's Saturday Morning about what can be done.
Preschool child in critical condition after dramatic rescue from Auckland pool
Emergency services were called to the scene at just past 4pm.
Hope for Southland lagoon after toxic algae threat
The impacts of a cyanobacterial bloom at a Southland lagoon won't be known for some time, but the water has been restored.
Two robbed, threatened at Blockhouse Bay bus stop
Police are appealing for information after two people were robbed and threatened by youths at a West Auckland bus stop.
Undercover police lured businessman to NZ before $1.5b cocaine bust
Kiwi link to elaborate scheme emerges at Australian businessman's sentencing.
NZ Music Month Live in Studio: Phoebe Rings
Listen: Auckland dream-pop band Phoebe Rings kicks off NZ Music Month with a live session in our Auckland studio.
Revealed: The Minority Report police project that aimed to predict which drivers would kill
Police developed project amid concern road toll not budging with conventional approaches.
The Chills' Martin Phillipps sells rare Flying Nun vinyl and memorabilia
Part of the collection of the former Chills leader is up for auction. His friend Bruce Mahalski talks to Music 101 about some of the best items.
How NZ is celebrating Star Wars Day
Whether they are baking Wookie cookies, dressing up as their favourite character or attending a movie marathon, Star Wars fans are having a big weekend.
Real estate agent Janet Dickson back at work before court review over Māori values course
Lawyers won interim court order over licence ahead of judicial review later in the year.
Winston Peters targeted flashmob-style after dark as tactics shift in Palestine protest movement
Police and protesters are adopting fresh approaches as protest movement digs in.
Fix & Fogg nut butter launched into space
The New Zealand nut butter has been launched into space on a recent six-month mission after NASA asked the company to create a space rocket-approved product last year.
True extent of ex-policeman Brad Shipton’s crimes may never be known – advocate
The ex-policeman died this week aged 65 after early onset dementia.
Rolly the foster dog: ‘He rescued us’ say owners
SPCA shelters are full of dogs abandoned or given up by owners who can no longer afford to look after them. This is the story of one puppy who helped rescue the family who adopted him.
Herald afternoon quiz: May 4
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True extent of Brad Shipton's crimes may never be known - advocate
An advocate for survivors of sexual abuse says the true extent of former policeman and convicted rapist Brad Shipton's crimes may never come to light.
Watch: Auckland police pursuit: Dramatic scenes as bystander’s car hit, pair arrested near hospital
At least eight police cars and helicopter chased car around inner suburbs on Saturday.
State Highway 2 closed after Waipawa crash, two people critically injured
The NZTA said SH2 was closed near the intersection with Collins St, Waipawa.
