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Police recruitment success story who wanted to inspire youth stole police gun
Steven Karehana also received a leadership award when he graduated from police college.
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'Huge interest': Principal wants agriculture kept in Year 11
Half of Feilding High School’s Year 11 students study agriculture.
The Herald Power Rankings: NZ's strongest sporting schools for 2026 revealed
Mike Thorpe finds a winner in the north and one from the south in the annual rankings.
Teen in ‘fight of her life’ after falling from back of ute on beach ride
Chloe, 17, was airlifted to hospital after suffering skull fractures and a brain bleed.
New details revealed from horror triple shooting as cop rewarded for bravery
The suspect died and others were shot in the face and chest at Waitārere Beach.
'Icing on the cake': How All Blacks made a 100-year-old's rugby dream come true
Sola Pelenato Aki shared a heart-warming interaction with favourite player Rieko Ioane.
School going through 'incredibly tough time' after 7-year-old swept out to sea
His family have described him as talented at sports with a promising future.
Scientist blasts 'problematic' decision to close FoodHQ
Dr Troy Baisden says the closure risks future innovation and workforce growth.
NZ woman fights for refund after Turkey weight-loss surgery
Helen Watson paid about $10,000 for surgery, flights and accommodation.
'I don't want to die': Kiwi teen loses eye after rare cancer diagnosis
At 17, Ella Procter had her eye removed after doctors found a 23mm tumour.
'We're both traumatised': Marton woman and dog badly injured after dog attack
'I didn’t sleep for two days when I came home because I kept recalling it over and over.'
'Deep moral injury': Stuff plans to cut 18 journalism jobs across regional and small-town NZ
Stuff says it will carefully consider staff feedback; union's impassioned plea for jobs.
'I hate that I have to do this': Woman to run from Auckland to Marton in gumboots
'It sucks, we're in 2026 and we are still losing our kids to suicide; it's not okay.'
'SpaceX is unlikely to stop with the US': Elon Musk's latest mobile move rattles Spark
US and European telco stocks were also 'smoked' by news of Musk's mobile ambitions.
School holiday swimming death: Victim was a 7-year-old child
Police were called after two people were swept out to sea while swimming.
She arrived at Women’s Refuge aged 4. Now she helps other women escape abuse
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Young Farmer of the Year: 30 places open for district contests
The Lower North Island is divided into two regions, Taranaki/Manawatū and East Coast.
Five reasons to pack a bag this spring, from Central Otago to Brisbane
Rest, celebrate, sip, dine and race your way through the season.
Cops seek dashcam footage after critically-injured man left on side of road
Inquiries are underway to find those who drove off after a fight on SH2 near Norsewood.
'Feels right': Ponga excited for long-awaited chance to represent Kiwis
Kalyn Ponga is set to make his Kiwis debut in Thursday's Rugby League World Cup opener.
Swimmer dies after being swept out to sea at Tangimoana Beach
Police were called after two people were swept out to sea while swimming this afternoon.
Levin crash: Driver killed named as 18-year-old woman
The crash occurred early on September 24 along SH57.
'Creepy conduct': Teacher left anonymous gifts for student for two years
The gifts, which included jewellery, turned up in her school bag, car and at home.
Where will giant US Air Force planes fly over NZ next?
Flights over both main islands are planned for the massive military transport jets.
Massive US Air Force jets spotted flying low over New Zealand – here’s why
The jets will return to Hawaii on Sunday with two RNZAF NH90 helicopters.
Lifestyle Furniture collapses owing more than $2m to creditors
Low sales caused cashflow problems, leaving DNA Global unable to pay creditors.
Editorial: How to avoid photos of your children being made into pornography
OPINION: At least 1.2 million children reported sexual deep fakes made from their images.
Waiheke’s big win, Auckland Feast and a Taumarunui first
Waiheke wins, Auckland feasts and design takes centre stage across New Zealand.
Fire engine rolls on way to blaze, three firefighters injured
Two volunteer crew members are in hospital after the incident in Manawatū.
'I'm good, I'm safe': Critically injured cop issues thank you, as teens answer charges
The teens accepted responsibility for the offending on reduced charges.