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Scaffolder paid $17,500 after insurance missed

The scaffolder injured a tendon in his ankle in 2023 and was unable to work. File photo: Getty...

Scaffolder paid $17,500 after insurance missed

A scaffolder has been paid out $17,500 by his former financial adviser when it was discovered he did not have the accident insurance in place that he thought he did.

Driver charged with attempted murder after hitting cyclist

Driver charged with attempted murder after hitting cyclist

A man is due to appear in Porirua District Court on Saturday, charged with attempted murder after a cyclist was hit by a car in Kāpiti.

Govt coy on police plans for 'at risk' children

Police want 'at risk' children as young as nine to be targeted for social investment to prevent them becoming criminals.

Woman dies after alleged assault in Waikato

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman died following an alleged assault in the Waikato town of Ngāruawāhia this afternoon.

Marokopa missing: Reward higher than search costs

Clockwise from top left: Tom Phillips, Jayda Phillips, Ember Phillips and Maverick Callam...

Marokopa missing: Reward higher than search costs

Police in Waikato have offered more in reward money earlier this year than they have spent in their search for missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his children.

Spills after South Island's hydro lakes fill up

Spills after South Island's hydro lakes fill up

The South Island hydro lakes are currently so full that water is being spilt, less than four months since levels were at record lows.

Passenger injured, cars damaged in rough Cook Strait crossing

The Interislander ferry Kaitaki in Cook Strait. File photo

Passenger injured, cars damaged in rough Cook Strait crossing

An Interisland ferry passenger has been injured and cars have been damaged during a rough Cook Strait crossing this morning.

Central to swelter as conditions clear

Central Otago's lakes and rivers could be busy on Saturday, with temperatures tipped to top 30C...

Central to swelter as conditions clear

Much of the country can look forward to brighter skies this weekend, with temperatures into the 30s expected for Central Otago on Saturday.

Market flooded with townhouses

Buyers have their choice of two-bedroom apartments in the city, with supply outstripping demand....

Market flooded with townhouses

Christchurch’s property market is being flooded with hundreds of new or near-new two-bedroom townhouses - and agents say there are far more for sale than there are buyers.

Police deal with gaggle of geese

The geese appeared to be walking together along the highway. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Police deal with gaggle of geese

A large gaggle of Canada geese have sparked a police warning for motorists using an Auckland motorway.

Holiday road toll rises to four

One person has died and several others have been injured after a serious crash on State Highway 25 in Waikato.

Rāhui in place after man fleeing police goes missing

A rāhui has been put in place for a man who jumped into the harbour near Ōhope while fleeing police on Wednesday evening.

One dead after crash near Gisborne

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 35 in Hicks Bay, Gisborne, today.

Faecal bacteria warning for Christchurch lake

Health officials have warned people to avoid a popular Christchurch recreation lake after it was found to contain high levels of faecal bacteria.

Old polytech buildings make way for car park

The three prefabs at the old Polytech site on Cameron St will be demolished so the council can...

Old polytech buildings to be knocked down for car park

Buildings on the old polytech site in Ashburton have been marked for demolition after failing to find a new home.

Escaped prisoner still on the run

Escaped prisoner still on the run

A prisoner who escaped custody during a visit to Waikato Hospital on Monday afternoon is still at large.

Warning after great white sharks seen in harbour

Great whites have been spotted in a Waikato harbour. Photo: File image / Getty

Warning after great white sharks seen in harbour

Summer is upon us and, as Kiwis head to the beach to enjoy the water, great white sharks are being spotted heading inshore.

Council cancels leave after heavy rain warnings

A broad area of low pressure will bring unsettled weather to many parts of New Zealand on Boxing Day and Friday.

King Charles delivers Christmas message

King Charles delivers his annual Christmas message. Photo: Screenshot / 1News

King Charles' Christmas message from hospital chapel

The King has delivered his annual Christmas message from a former hospital chapel.

Holidaymakers told to plan for wildfires

The Bridge Hill fire. Photo: Supplied / FENZ

Holidaymakers told to plan for wildfires

Fire and Emergency NZ is warning holidaymakers to have a plan and be prepared for the possibility of a wildfire this summer.

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