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Probation officer stabbed in head and chest in NZ's worst attack of its kind
Taylor Broughton had a flick knife in his pocket when he met with his probation officer.
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Previously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake work
Proposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April.
‘A lot more than you think’: Kiwi golfer reveals the true cost of tour life
Sam Jones estimated he incurred expenses of about $250k during his 2024 season.
Govt calls for bids to restore and run historic Chateau Tongariro
'The Chateau is a landmark many New Zealanders have visited.'
Magic beach test: Habana out to revive stalled career at Pukekohe
The 7-year-old bay gelding has not won since the Rich Hill Mile at Pukekohe in 2024.
Inquest ponders if helicopter flight could have saved this Foxton farmer’s life
The case has already triggered new burns training and trauma protocols at ED.
Long-term plan decides next mission for Omega Boy
Omega Boy jumps from a Tauranga Group 2 win to 2100m in the Awapuni Gold Cup.
'Biggest season': Why Napier City Rovers' 2026 campaign matters so much
Coach Bill Robertson has rebuilt the squad, bringing in more than 10 new players.
The main roads where next tranche of average-speed cameras will be rolled out
The trial camera in Matakana has garnered $9000 in fines its first three months.
Ngāti Rangi's plan to hold Crown agencies to settlement commitments
Eleven government agencies have joined the new framework to advance relationships.
More than 70 Kiwis in overseas jails, true total unknown
Many do not tell MFAT they are arrested, so the actual numbers could be much higher.
Sisters on the brink: Tapper siblings chase first senior team together
LockerRoom: The Tapper sisters moved to Australia in 2024 to fast-track their swimming.
Body found in river where man vanished three weeks ago
Police were called to the river at about 7.20pm yesterday after the discovery.
Are you $15m richer? Here are the Lotto Powerball numbers
What would you do with all that money?
Home-track dominance: Hastings, Pene keep downhill national jerseys in Rotorua
The race also set seeding for Saturday’s Specialized Kārearea Downhill.
Speed fencing champ chasing third national title at Rural Games
Two-time champion Tim Garrick now juggles elite sport with a booming business.
From Feilding to Whanganui: Where $2m homes are starting to appear
Analyst Nick Goodall says these top-end homes act as their own market.
'My heart, my heritage': Kalyn Ponga on switching allegiance to the Kiwis
The IRL unanimously approved the 27-year-old fullback's switch to the Kiwis.
Anxiety rises over Ruapehu's water plan costs
Water charges could nearly double in Ruapehu under the two-council model with Whanganui.
Pedestrian in moderate condition after being hit by car in Levin
The collision happened on Oxford St in the late afternoon.
From school rock-wall to Olympian: Meet the Kiwi who can race up a wall in five seconds
He qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics one year after specialising in speed climbing.
From data centres to hotels: The biggest property deals of 2025 second half
But expert warns foreign investor appetite for New Zealand assets may cool due to the war.
Back from the dead: Kiwi axeman competing months after dying in wife's arms
Kahu Woolley was mid-competition in November when he collapsed and was declared dead.
The new gold rush: Inside the race to tap NZ's critical minerals
New Zealand has identified 37 minerals as critical to its economy and security.
'Near misses daily': Kura pushes council for pedestrian crossing dropped from annual plan
A video with 15-year-old student leader Malea Procter has reached around 56,000 views.
Is Trade Me's fee-drop enough to win back sellers?
From March 10, Trade Me will scrap its 7.9% success fee on used goods.
David Reesby secures second shot at Young Farmer grand final
David Reesby competed in 2022's grand final, finishing seventh.
‘Caught our hearts’: Rotorua’s steady population growth and fast-growing diversity
Stats NZ projects Rotorua’s population will reach about 90,200 by 2053.
Editorial: Rural communities need a party to speak up for school bus concerns
OPINION: Services for rural areas are gradually being lost.
Pippa Taylor: Shooting star with a big year ahead
She already holds nine shooting records, including three national marks.