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Ambulance trapped by slips while rushing critically ill baby to safety
An air ambulance later flew the critically unwell baby to Waikato Hospital.
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Editorial: The NPC is still New Zealand's best sporting competition
OPINION: Somehow, impossibly, against the tide, our NPC is still delivering.
Hero dog who saved owner from crash receives award decades on
Nikki the German Shepherd's award is the first of its kind in New Zealand.
Storm risk for South Island as muggy warmth lingers in the north
Aucklanders endured a sticky night with temperatures holding at 17C until dawn.
Landslide re-election for Moko Tepania as Far North Mayor confirms priorities
Moko Tepania won with 10502 votes, over 3600 ahead of rival Ann Court.
The black and white wall: Magpies fly into NPC semifinals
The Magpies refused to let the Bulls over the line, winning by four tries to none.
Who's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local elections
Hawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.
'It's a dream come true': Chelsea Winter’s new chapter of food, family and self-care
Our favourite foodie reveals a family milestone and opens up about her healing journey.
Drink-driver pulls fingers at motorists trying to tell him his dog was being dragged
Motorists manoeuvred their vehicles around David Devenport's to force him off the road.
Police name New Lynn homicide victim as whānau offered support
The 32-year-old man died at the scene despite the efforts of first responders.
‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidates
More than 200 council seats will be filled without a vote this weekend.
'A dark, ugly night': Neighbour's dispute ends with a loaded gun and a body found in torched home
Mathew Hannon handed over a gun and ammunition. Shortly after, Sidney Bridson was dead.
Chiefs playmaker signs with Highlanders
Jamie Joseph says new signing fits the club’s long-term depth plan.
Richard Prebble: Govt must get out of electricity and let market deliver security
OPINION: Repaying debt would be better for taxpayers and the market.
'You mocked our son as he lay dying': Mother addresses killer who filmed son after delivering coward punch
Daytona Thompson has now been sentenced for the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko.
Wi-Fi to induction stoves: Radioactive letters to Rutherford help illuminate his true legacy
Not just the atom: historian sets out to explore a Kiwi legend's overlooked achievements.
'Abuse and harassment': Hundreds of local election races being won by default
Minister says he isn't concerned about the number of races with no competition.
'The worst nightmare': Man who used meth to boost gym results became delusional, killed his father
Basil Anderson jnr thought he'd been hypnotised and was under his father's 'mind control'.
Powerco to buy Gisborne and Wairoa's electricity distributor, Clarus to be sold to foreign firm
Powerco will apply for approval of the purchase from the Overseas Investment Office.
Have Australia overtaken NZ at youth rugby level? What the big defeats suggest
The results have renewed calls to overhaul New Zealand's school rugby structure.
Why singer Hollie Smith is ready to 'let go of the bones' and make a body
Her post-Covid project that grew into a nationwide tour is wrapping up. So what's next?
Sassy mare bombs them late to grab Group 3 glory at Hāwera
The high-class mare handled the wet best to win the Group 3 feature at Hāwera.
Lotto player wins $1m as Powerball jackpot rises to $15m
Strike Four will also climb to $1.2m in the next midweek draw.
Plenty of class and question marks over Breeders’ Stakes
Trainers join punters on weather watch ahead of racing on Saturday.
Wild weather ahead: Thunderstorms, gales and hail threaten North and South Islands
Auckland could receive 25mm of rain an hour and gusts up to 90km/h today.
Clouds on horizon as talented gallopers look to kick off
A father-and-son team have a strong weekend hand, but only if the weather plays ball.
Person found dead on Mt Taranaki
Police say a visible presence will remain in the area today.
Summer sorted: NZ's gigs, festivals and sports to lock in now
From sports and comedians to art and music festivals, bookmark these events across NZ.
What makes a good minister? Exiting MBIE head Carolyn Tremain is an expert
Carolyn Tremain is leaving MBIE after eight years of "calm" leadership.
‘The market created this’: Big power buyers warn of grid vulnerability
The long awaited Frontier Report on the electricity sector is due out this week.