Waikato ED death deemed an 'acute unexpected incident'; Missing Cambridge cat turns up 630km away on Canterbury farm; Major bank lifts floating rates as OCR hike flows through.
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Thu, Jul 9
OCR hiked for first time in years; Ferries cancelled, SH1 at Kaikōura badly damaged after severe weather; Shark attack survivor draws comfort from support of Kiwi whānau
Wed, Jul 8
Kaikōura evacuations, roading network hammered; How a caregiver was exposed as a rapist; Red Fox Tavern killing convictions quashed by Supreme Court.
Tue, Jul 7
Red-level rain warning follows storm north after Otago deluge; Australian PM is sorry for saying he'd 'shag' Kylie Minogue; Lotto NZ changes winner announcements
Mon, Jul 6
Ex-Lotto host's 5-year paid suspension from Govt job amid criminal case; Jim Grenon must pay costs over 'wholly unsuccessful' TVNZ defamation case; Ombudsman 'disturbed' by Wakari Hospital ward
Fri, Jul 3
How a Huntly store sold four winning Lotto tickets in the same draw; Land Information NZ finds 'wholesome surprise' in new aerial images; Horticulture company fined $135k for 'flouting' migrant worker rules.
Thu, Jul 2
Teen who pulled knife on Australian police faces deportation to NZ; Five arrested, 1.38 million illegal cigarettes seized in raids; How much does it cost to eat at New Zealand's Michelin restaurants?
Wed, Jul 1
What changes may be affecting your wallet tomorrow; 'Family will rightly want answers' about ED death – Health Minister; Brian Tamaki blames immigrants for police seizing his guns.
Tue, Jun 30
Former Auckland mayor and fitness pioneer dies at 91; Mum's arm 'snapped clean in half' at rest home; Raids target suspected Russian sanction breaches across NZ and Australia.
Mon, Jun 29
Flights cancelled and power outages as gales batter the lower North Island; King Charles reveals his tax bill; and a van driver gives an armed cop a ride to catch a fleeing man.
Fri, Jun 26
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers under investigation, and Kiwi teen in Bali ICU battling meningitis and pneumonia.
Thu, Jun 25
Organiser of NZ's biggest illegal lottery sentenced; Restaurant, owner to pay $400,000 for 'ruthless' migrant exploitation: Are older drivers more dangerous?
Wed, Jun 24
More weather warnings likely as low bears down on NZ; Jacinda Ardern's Auckland house up for sale; Police let ex-partner into woman's home despite protection order.
Tue, Jun 23
All Whites fall to crushing defeat after Egypt comeback at World Cup; Grandmother of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont breaks silence; Swarbrick pressed on Greens' tax plan.
Mon, Jun 22
Two injured in hot air balloon crash in Methven; Woman 'disgusted' her autistic sister, 11, was restrained and injected; Tackle shatters Canada star's World Cup dream.
Fri, Jun 19
Paid parental leave rate to increase; Jones made 'significant errors' with travel budget blowout - Willis; Labour vows to bring back free prescriptions axed by Govt.
Thu, Jun 18
Eli Just double earns All Whites draw with Iran at World Cup; Mother's plea after son's drug-linked death; and UK's notorious 'Putney Pusher' arrested after nine years
Tue, Jun 16
Deal reached to end Iran war as Trump orders stop to US naval blockade; NBR releases its 2026 Rich List; and puppy's World Cup prediction takes unexpected turn on Breakfast.
Mon, Jun 15
Air India crash a year on: Pilot suicide or technical failure?; Head of NZ's biggest bank to step down; Two men arrested over spate of EV charger thefts across Wellington.
Fri, Jun 12
Loaded gun in child's bedroom found during Northland meth raids; Three police officers face objectionable material charges; Temps dip below freezing for parts of North Island.
Thu, Jun 11
ASB penalised $6.7m over 'inadequate' anti-money laundering systems; Labour pledges public transport fare cap if elected; Town's attraction closed by people pooing.
Wed, Jun 10
Evacuation notice extended in Wellington; Three pilots fined for carrying undeclared food; Mum wins fight for memorial bench where her son was found dead.
Tue, Jun 9
Monster swells of up to 10m to batter NZ's east; Widespread damage in Philippines after 7.8 earthquake; Halloween train assault: Police receive new leads after public appeal.
Mon, Jun 8
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Auckland, Northland and Waikato; Pharmacy failures highlighted in report into fatal overdose of baby; Clothing brand accused of using AI to recreate real models without permission.
Fri, Jun 5
Store owner thrilled for community after selling $28m Lotto ticket; Thunderstorm warning as 'active front' moves over North Island; Four MPs banned from China after visiting Taiwan.
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