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Teen wounded as bullets ripped through lounge in 10-second drive-by shooting
Darwin Howe peppered the Wainuiomata home with a military-style semi-automatic firearm.
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'Deer running everywhere': Ākitio Station shoots about 1800 deer in three years
Ākitio Station owner Edwyn Kight said deer numbers exploded after Covid lockdowns.
The Country: Former Feds leaders on farming's future
On today: Christopher Luxon, Richard McIntyre, Toby Williams, Ben Picton and Kane Brisco.
Rural mobile coverage 'has gone backwards', Manawatū councillor says
A new report shows many farmers can't reliably call 111 on their farms.
Winston Peters defends NZ First ad blaming ‘’woke b******t’ for navy ship sinking
Peters says the ship’s captain was hired under a DEI programme.
Editorial: Average-speed cameras about changing long-term driver behaviour
The Bulls-Hunterville stretch of road has had 23 deaths and serious injuries since 2019.
Severe gales threaten after weekend of fierce fires
Northwest gales could bring gusts of up to 130km/h in exposed places.
‘Just a joy’: Family relishing greyhound adoption as 1000 still seek homes
About 1076 greyhounds were still awaiting homes at the end of last month.
Second, stronger quake jolts NZ just hours after first
The magnitude 4.5 quake prompted more than 1900 felt reports.
State Highway 4 partly blocked after crash near Whanganui
Motorists should expect delays while emergency services work at the scene.
'Big jolt': Whanganui rattled by afternoon earthquake
One local said they "heard it coming" before a bang.
‘The only place where I don’t live in pain’: Rachel Māia’s fight to reach the Paralympics
The climber is making her international return after surgery on her remaining leg.
National axes electorate committee member after learning of sexual conduct with minor conviction
The party volunteer was in a photo with National leader Christopher Luxon.
Healthy soil at the heart of organic farm success
Whanganui couple Dan and Toni George turn soil health into seasonal produce.
‘Boomer start’ to asparagus season, despite rising costs
New Zealand's short asparagus season is underway, but rising costs are squeezing growers.
GTA-style police chase ends with youth's arrest in Palmerston North
A driver who was arrested after fleeing police faces several serious charges.
Cop accused of tipping off drug dealers suspended on pay while awaiting April trial
Peter Gray allegedly alerted drug suppliers to planned police search warrants.
Grieving sister praises hero cop for actions at mass-casualty event
Constable David Cramp was presented with an award for his actions at Waitārere Beach.
Air NZ ignored repeated Dash 8 safety warnings before Timaru incident
TAIC said the CAA’s close ties with Air New Zealand likely impeded oversight.
Foodstuffs warns forced break-up risks wider investment confidence
Chris Quin says splitting Foodstuffs will not fix high grocery prices.
'Absolutely shocked': Woman suffers bruising, fractured ribs on boardwalk
'I was just walking along and just suddenly I was on my face.'
Editorial: Overseas surgery is rolling the medical dice
OPINION: People can save thousands, but need to do their homework.
‘Betrayal’: Police condemn ex-cop who stole Glock from station
Police say Steven Karehana has 'let down the mana of our uniform'.
'Quite ferocious': Flames tower above trees as hundreds watch house blaze
A witness estimated about 200 people gathered on nearby streets to watch.