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Whānau carry legacy of Māori Battalion soldier George Manapiri Pitman
After being left for dead and taken prisoner in Crete, George Pitman was believed lost - until he stepped off a train in Whakapara.
Prisoner dies in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility
The prison's general manager says the man was not in a double-bunked cell.
Birkenhead crash: One person injured in two-vehicle collision
Police were called at 7.30pm to the Birkenhead intersection crash.
Drone, dog used in search for missing Motueka man
Nathan Green went missing from his home last week.
Landslips in Auckland, Coromandel, homes evacuated amid heavy rain warnings
At least 18 homes have been evacuated north of Auckland and roads are shutting as heavy rain drenches the North Island again.
Two arrested after $100,000 of kiwifruit pollen stolen from Kerikeri property
Police also seized a loaded gun, vintage vehicle and stolen trailer in raids.
Kapa haka event in Marlborough draws thousands
The event was the regional qualifier for next year's national primary schools competitions.
Man dies in custody at Mt Eden prison, police and coroner alerted
The victim died this afternoon while in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.
Mark Lundy’s lawyer asks for indication of electronic monitoring timeframe
The convicted murderer has complied with all parole conditions since his May release.
Islamic group labels Wayne Brown’s ‘Muslim terrorist’ comment ‘downright racism’
FIANZ says public leaders must avoid language that normalises Islamophobia.
New Christchurch stadium’s opening: Thousands gather for first game at $683 million venue
Atmosphere builds ahead of the Crusaders' first game at new home, 15 years after quakes.
AMP survey finds low retirement confidence as few seek KiwiSaver advice
Nearly half of 40 to 64-year-olds report low or very low KiwiSaver engagement.
Hospital patients to be discharged quicker this winter, unions concerned
NZNO warns district nurses already face 'unsafe workloads' in the community.
Two arrested after $100,000 of kiwifruit pollen stolen from Kerikeri property
While searching a property in Kerikeri, police found a "significant quantity" of the pollen, a vintage vehicle and loaded gun.
Kiwi Olympian Luuka Jones-Yaxley lands Hollywood role as Charlize Theron stunt double
The Olympic silver medallist doubled as the actor for a new film's whitewater scenes.
Jump in casual job listings, as businesses uncertain about hiring
And some workers say the benefits are stacked in favour of the employer.
Tokoroa hit and run: Man arrested after child cyclist injured
Police say a 43-year-old man was arrested after a search warrant in Tokoroa.
'A lot of history': Linton Country School grounds up for sale
Tenders are open for the property and its classrooms, hall, out-of-tune piano and well-stocked library.
High school commerce teacher backs Seymour's investment programme idea
ACT leader David Seymour has floated the idea of giving every year 11 student $500 to invest.
Man arrested after child on bike struck in Tokoroa hit and run
The young child is recovering in hospital.
