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Three youths arrested after Christmas Eve robbery in Hamilton
The trio are due to appear in Youth Court in the coming days.
Waipu SH1 crash: Five people rushed to Whangārei Hospital
One person is in a serious condition and there are delays in the area.
Uncovering the mysteries behind eel migration and spawning
Dr Amandine Sabadel said tracking technology has helped find the first clues as to how and where eels spawn but there is still more to do.
Powerball jackpot: $4m up for grabs in Christmas Eve Lotto draw
You could be the big winner just hours before Christmas Day.
Far North town, Kāeo, gets running water for first time in more than two months
Residents of Kāeo have lived under a boil-water notice for more than 10 years, but in October the water stopped completely.
Nitrates in water: ECan's rule-making fell short of law over allowing discharges, High Court rules
The High Court stopped short of ordering the regional council to change the rule relating to the discharge of nitrates because of the amount of time that has lapsed.
Warning after multiple people hospitalised after using synthetic cannabis
High Alert is warning people to use "extreme caution" if using synthetic drugs.
Calls for the UK's role to be considered in the sinking of Manawanui
The former Samoa Prime Minister confirmed the navy ship had been surveying the south coast as part of security for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting and King Charles.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s Christmas video features Chlöe Swarbrick amid ‘stupid season’ warning
Auckland Mayor decries lack of common sense and signs off with a cheeky jab at Wellington.
How to handle awkward interactions this Christmas
There's nothing like tearing into a few presents… and then that out-of-line family member.
Facial recognition report shows teenagers are worst threat to South Island supermarkets
Six of Foodstuffs South Island's 10 worst offenders are under 18.
Anglesea Hospital Hamilton: $75m orthopaedic expansion underway
The $75m project will add four theatres and 24 orthopaedic beds by 2027.
Christmas and Boxing Day set to bring more cars and tired drivers
The Transport Agency is warning more cars on the road, tired drivers, and people driving on unfamiliar roads can all add up.
High Alert issues Auckland warning over synthetic cannabinoids after multiple hospitalisations
Alert says people may collapse, foam at the mouth, or experience temporary paralysis.
Man charged with murder over Hamilton death
Jason Poa, 55, died at a home on Hamilton's Lake Crescent last week.
Festive spirit spurs teens to commit to neighbourhood spruce-up in Rotorua
The initiative has also inspired other residents to contribute by tidying up their own properties.
NZ F1 star Liam Lawson raises more than $50k for breast cancer research
Lawson's pit-stop from the racing circuit to drive laps in Cromwell drew thousands of motorsport enthusiasts and drive to survive fans to the circuit on Tuesday.
All Black Tupou Vaa’i recounts brother’s drowning in water safety appeal
'I know what it feels like to lose a loved one,' Tupou Vaa'i says.
Residents return home after Hawke's Bay blaze
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson told RNZ there's now one fire truck monitoring the scene, and the fire investigators have left.
Trade Minister Todd McClay confident Labour will support India Free Trade Agreement
The deal cuts tariffs on about 95% of New Zealand exports to India.
