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Woman charged after fatal dog attack that killed Katikati boy, 4
Timothy Rolleston, known as Timoti, was killed in a dog attack on March 28 last year.
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'Tracking vigorously': Tropical system looms as sizzling heat and heavy rain approaches
MetService is tracking a tropical system that could affect New Zealand next week.
Revealed: The coaches tipped to work as Dave Rennie's assistants
Rennie plans a major shake-up of assistants, with few of Scott Robertson’s likely to stay.
Ranked: The top 50 Kiwis in the NRL
In a gruelling exercise, we rank the top New Zealanders currently in the NRL.
‘Bugger off’: Man living in car stabbed resident who told him to move off his lawn
Anaru Yardley told the victim he could do whatever he wanted before stabbing him.
'Disgusting': Outrage as council flies American flag amid Iran attacks
The council said the flag was raised to mark AmeriCARna, a US car event.
Where and when to watch tonight’s rare total lunar eclipse
New Zealand is one of the few places able to see the full six-hour eclipse.
On The Up: Corey Peters determined to extend medal-winning streak at Winter Paralympics
The 42-year-old admits Milano Cortina will likely be his final Winter Paralympics.
LNG price shock exposes billion-dollar Port Taranaki risk, expert warns
Experts warn a spot-market LNG strategy could expose New Zealand to price shocks.
Ex-rough sleeper fears move-on law hits Māori hardest
One woman said specific challenges for Māori made the proposed orders harsher.
'Get ready for a cold snap': Autumn bites as temps plunge 6-8C below average
A cold front brings icy winds, showers and big temperature drop.
University of Waikato gifted $5m for environmental science research
The donation comes as the George Mason Charitable Trust distributes its final funds.
'It's not a beat up': Ten Kiwis on the truth about the Australia brain drain
48,000 people left for Australia in the year ended June 2025.
Fran O'Sullivan: Labour leader needs more than charm to win over wary business leaders
OPINION: Chris Hipkins admits NZ faces rising costs, climate risk and a talent drain.
Reckless driving charges after late-night anti-social road meet in Taranaki
Police say one vehicle was impounded and 14 infringement notices issued.
Teacher shortage forcing school subject cancellations, principals say
Some Auckland classes now cram in up to 35 seniors, whereas 20 to 25 is ideal.
Martial artists' 100km walk to raise awareness around coward-punch violence
UFC coach Mike Angove will honour 15 coward-punch manslaughter victims on the walk.
'Mudslide of hell': Human faeces found in central Wellington lift
The faeces were found mere metres away from the city's new $2.3 million toilet block.
Mid-air emergency sparked after pilots spot crack in Air NZ plane windscreen
The plane from New Plymouth landed safely in Auckland.
Meridian swings to $227m profit as wind and hydro deliver bumper half-year
Meridian swung from a $121m loss to a $227m profit on strong hydro and wind.
Morning car-train crash leaves two with serious injuries near New Plymouth
Police say two people from the crash have serious injuries.
Controversial company fined for foul 'faecal and pig effluent' smells
The judge said offensive smells could be 'pervasive and life-altering'.
'The risk looks pretty low': Mayor looks to reopen Wellington beaches after sewage disaster
A rāhui is in place, but the mayor says people may soon make their own calls on the risk.
Govt considers indemnity against financial loss for new thermal electricity investments
Crown indemnity could drive new investment in thermal electricity, mitigate political risk
Big green bet: Genesis taps investors for $400m to cut coal and boost renewables
Genesis Energy's coal power output tumbled to 164GWh, cutting first-half costs.
South Taranaki councillor 'disgusted' at behaviour of 'hostile' group at car meet
A video shows about a dozen people surrounding a lone police car in Ōaonui.
'Lucky to be alive': Five injured climbers, one needing CPR, in five-hour Mt Taranaki rescue
All five weekend hikers were hurt after an incident on the mountain, three seriously.
Watch: Police reverse away from 'antisocial' car meet after crowd turns hostile
The crowd next to the police car swelled to about 24 before the officer reversed.
Highlanders v Chiefs player ratings: The ABs midfield clash that could decide selection
OPINION: Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i was immense with an 80-minute, match-turning display.
'Engine that gets New Zealand going': Mercury bets big on new power projects
Mercury's boss says gentailers are now building new plants faster than 'Think Big'.