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    Police at the scene on Friday. Photo: RNZ

    Inquiry after Auckland shooting leaves man critically hurt

    Forensic experts are spending a second day examining a house in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga where a man was shot.

    Man pulled from water at Mount Maunganui beach dies

    A man was pulled from the water at Pilot Bay Beach, on the harbour side of Mount Maunganui. Photo...

    Man pulled from water at Mount Maunganui beach dies

    A man has died after being pulled from the water at a beach in Mount Maunganui this morning.

    Local pilots to the rescue after dozens stranded in gorge

    More than 40 people were evacuated after flooding and slips shut State Highway 2 between Matawai...

    Local pilots to the rescue after dozens stranded in gorge

    A local helicopter pilot helped bring stranded people to safety last night, after they were trapped by slips in a North Island gorge.

    Rebuild progress at quake-damaged Christchurch hotel

    Rebuild progress at quake-damaged Christchurch hotel

    The window panels are being installed this week at one of Christchurch's most well-known hotels, which has been sitting derelict since the earthquakes.

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    Main risk to hoiho survival is at sea

    Along the southeast coast of New Zealand there are only a few remaining hoiho, among which...

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    Main risk to hoiho survival is at sea

    Hoiho numbers are plummeting towards zero on the mainland of New Zealand and urgent action to protect them at sea is being demanded.

    One critically hurt in Auckland shooting

    A police officer at the scene. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel

    One critically hurt in Auckland shooting

    A person has been left with life-threatening injuries after reportedly being shot in Auckland's Onehunga.

    Teen in court over Christmas Day shooting in Christchurch

    Teen in court over Christmas Day shooting in Christchurch

    Police have arrested a 17-year-old after a person was shot on Christmas Day in Christchurch.

    Storms cut power in North Island

    A tornado was seen near the Waikato town of Ōtorohanga. Photo: Screenshot

    Storms cut power in North Island

    Residents are without power as stormy weather continues to lash the North Island.

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    Mine consent changes begin

    Chris Bishop. PHOTOS: ODT FILES

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    Mine consent changes begin

    Do not expect to see a swath of new mines being opened after new government legislation came into force yesterday.

    Three seriously hurt in Far North crash

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Three seriously hurt in Far North crash

    At least eleven people are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in the Far North.

    Kea 'unimpressed' at being trapped in water tank

    The kea after its rescue. Photo: DOC / Andrew Bridgman

    Kea 'unimpressed' at being trapped in water tank

    A kea has been rescued after becoming trapped in a water tank in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.

    Mental health system blamed after brother's death

    Benjamin Timmins. Photo: Supplied

    'Lost his spark': Mental health system blamed after brother's shooting death

    The sister of a man who died after a shooting in Horowhenua says her brother is more than just his criminal history, and that the recent events are a failing of the mental health system.

    Fundraiser for family of apartment fire victim

    Fundraiser for family of Christchurch apartment fire victim

    A fundraising page has been started to help pay for the funeral of a Christchurch community housing tenant who died after a fire this week.

    Man died while diving for seafood at Akaroa

    Man died while diving for seafood at Akaroa

    Police have released the name of a 43-year-old Christchurch man who died after a water-related incident in Akaroa at the weekend.

    Children's disappearance went unnoticed for years

    Murdered children Yuna Jo (left) and Minu Jo. Photo: Supplied

    Suitcase murders: Ministry gaffe meant children's disappearance went unnoticed for years

    A failure by the Ministry of Education to report the extended absence from school of two children later found murdered meant their disappearances went unnoticed for years.

    New granny flat rules in effect from today

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    New granny flat rules in effect from today

    New government rules mean that from today people will no longer need a building or resource consent to build a granny flat in their backyard.

    Child called 111 over family shooting

    Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the shooting. Photo: RNZ

    Child called 111 over family shooting

    A 111 call made from a Horowhenua property where four people had been shot was made by a child, police believe.

    Two dead in Bay of Plenty highway crash

    Photo: ODT Files

    Two dead in Bay of Plenty highway crash

    Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash on a Bay of Plenty highway early today.

    Parfait recalled over safety

    Photo: supplied

    Parfait recalled over safety

    A specific batch of L’Authentique Chicken & Duck Parfait is being recalled following a failure of food safety controls.

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