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Teacher dismissed following school inquiry into behaviour towards student
A claim has been made about a Horowhenua College teacher's conduct towards a student.
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'Praying he pulls through': Motorist recalls terrifying moment of head-on crash
Man stunned as truck, car crash head-on before smashing into him, blocking SH1 for hours.
'Nasty piece of road': SH1 reopens after truck, cars crash on overbridge
One person was critically injured in the crash, which closed the highway for seven hours.
Truck crash closes SH1 in Horowhenua, one person critical, two with moderate injuries
NZTA say highway likely to remain closed for hours.
Woman falsely claimed she was sexually assaulted by Uber driver while celebrating her engagement
'She will not have fond memories of her Queenstown getaway,' her lawyer told the judge.
'Cease to exist': Mayor questions his district will survive Govt ultimatum
It's time for a conversation about 'who we are and where we want go next' - Tararua mayor.
Your next art escape: Hidden galleries, trails and workshops around Aotearoa
From glassblowing to bone carving, get hands-on in NZ.
Meridian green-lit for 120MW solar farm to power 30,000 homes
A final investment decision is expected in the fourth quarter of 2027.
House sales slide as Iran war, fuel costs and rate fears hit buyers
National sales in April fell 7.9% year on year, REINZ data shows.
'A real whodunnit:' Man who killed German backpacker 21 years ago wants to clear his name
Michael Scott Wallace denies killing Birgit Brauer while she was hitchhiking in Taranaki.
From Foxton to first class: Kiwi berry start-up lands Emirates farming deal
A 12-month Dubai trial led Emirates Bustanica to seek a commercial agreement.
'Like a treasure map': New tool points CHB farmers to more profitable crops
It gives colour-coded ratings using climate, soil, yield and economic data.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: You can cut all the town bins you like, it won't reduce your rates
Councils have three months to decide who they join and how it will work.
Back to school: Why big-name pros, ex-ABs are coaching First XV rugby
Mike Thorpe reports on the rise of the schoolboy super-coach.
Lotto numbers revealed for tonight's $8m Powerball jackpot draw
The lucky numbers have been revealed – are you a big winner?
‘In danger of not being repairable’: Resolution sought for closed Tolaga Bay Wharf
The wharf has been closed since Cyclone Hale in 2023, only reopening partway in 2024.
Lower North Island meat and cosmetics theft ring: Four before the court
Police have arrested four people, who they expect to link to other crimes in the lower NI.
May the 4th be with you: Meet NZ's biggest lightsaber group
'It’s about friendship, it’s about finding your place in the galaxy from far, far away.'
'Distorted': Man high on meth car-jacks vehicle with kids strapped inside
Zahn Reidy's near 12-hour spree cost his victims more than $30,000.
Coastguard mission helps albatross blown off course by Cyclone Vaianu
The juvenile albatross was nursed back to health after being discovered in paddock.
Feilding High topple Japanese champs as Kiwi schools stay unbeaten
Feilding High edged Higashi Fukuoka High in the day's feature match.
Positive but cautious: Angel investors pull back on cheque sizes, not on deals
Deeptech ventures took 65.6% of angel capital in first quarter, above long‑term levels.
How one baby's death exposed NZ’s worst-ever serial child killer hiding in plain sight
Lise Turner died in 2023, but the impact of her heartbreaking crimes continues.
Anzac Day: The special flight from Auckland to Sydney that left at dawn
Staff Sergeant Tina Grant will fly in memory of her husband Corporal Douglas Grant.
College van left ‘virtually empty’ after alleged diesel theft in school holidays
The theft follows recent diesel raids in Waikato and Marton involving thousands of litres.
Local state of emergency ends for Hutt City Council, residents urged to remain alert
The state of emergency remains for Wellington City and Wairarapa.
Police looking into reports of man waving for help in river find no sign of person near water
Police were alerted about 9.30am of the sighting at the Manawatū River.
Emergency mobile alert issued to Herbertville; Evacuations in Carterton
Police are helping evacuate people in Gladstone.
'Flood alarm' triggered on Tararua river, coastal campground told to prepare for evacuation
Roads blocked by both flooding and landslips, and power and cell coverage is out to some.
'There are no excuses': Police sting catches North Island shops selling nangs
Those charged face fines up to $500,000 or up to two years' imprisonment.