A dream voyage quickly turned into a fight for survival after a yacht struck a whale and sank in the Pacific.
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The report found EDs across the country were dealing with soaring patient numbers, more seriously unwell people needing hospital care, and a "chronic shortage" of beds.
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Pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns and a suppressed, scoped semi-automatic rifle were among the seized weapons.
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Police caught up with the teenagers after a pursuit through Auckland last year.
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A 64-year-old woman was charged following an investigation into the boy's death in February.
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Incumbent MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori faces strong competition from newcomer Kingi Kiriona of the Labour Party.
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Almost all drivers with in-car touchscreens say they have been distracted by them, with motorists favouring physical buttons for commonly used controls.
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Next year's festival will take place at Western Springs in Auckland.
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Police are investigating the deaths of two people found at separate properties near Reefton.
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Police want to speak to a man seen on a summit track as the search continues for Erika Rodrigues Coelho.
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The retail group, which operates The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming stores, described its 2026 financial year results as a "strong recovery".
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The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Opportunity's challenge to National, and a big milestone for the world's tallest bridge.
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Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie said officers were called to a Purchas Street property just before 6am.
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Rurawhe was Speaker in the last Labour Government’s second term and was an MP in the Te Tai Hauāuru electorate since 2014.
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"I want New Zealanders to be confident that I'm watching this with detail and will make sure that progress is made on the recommendations at pace."
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Police launched an investigation after the plaques, valued at more than $2000, were removed mid-August.
Tuesday 5:28pm
Helicopter Line Limited illegally took and sold the crays to hotel guests as part of a luxury tourism experience.
Tuesday 3:02pm
Clutha District Council said the breather pipe on Titri Rd, in the South Otago township about 40km south of Dunedin, had been deliberately damaged more than once.
Tuesday 2:30pm
The Labour leader spoke from Auckland this afternoon.
Tuesday 2:03pm
“Offenders that think a hi-vis vest is a good disguise should think again, we’re well aware of the tactic and this doesn’t work,” police said.
Tuesday 2:00pm
The child was taken to hospital following the incident in Aranui.
Tuesday 1:29pm
A union says 130 people will be out of work following the proposal's confirmation today.
Tuesday 12:34pm
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The 127m-long, 17m-wide superyacht passed Rangitoto before docking at Wynyard Quarter.
Tuesday 12:13pm
"After much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce next year will be my last tour forever ever. I'm not retiring but this will be the last rock 'n roll tour," the 81-year-old British singer said.
Tuesday 11:59am
Police have received multiple reports of election hoardings being vandalised in Takanini since early September.
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