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Review: A terrifically well-crafted thriller
10 Jan 2025When 130 cardinals gather in Rome to elect a new pope, intrigue and politics isn't very far behind, writes Dan Slevin.
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Weird and wonderful driving rules from around the world
10 Jan 2025If you're driving in Illinois it is mandated your car must have a steering wheel, on Christmas Island the crabs get right of way and in Alabama legislators felt it necessary to prohibit driving while… Audio
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The two-day battle to clear a 200,000-wasp monster nest
10 Jan 2025"It sounded a bit like they had a Formula One car in the backyard." Audio
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More shark sightings at popular swimming beaches
10 Jan 2025Seeing sharks in the water is normal at this time of year.
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Woman and child allegedly chased by man with weapon at bus stop
10 Jan 2025Police were called to a bus stop in the Wellington suburb of Khandallah on Thursday to what they have described as a family harm incident.
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Pukekohe death: whānau describe 'humblest man'
Police investigating the "suspicious" death of a Pukekohe man have named the victim as Donnie Jacobus Anthony Houben.
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Knife-wielding man found hiding up tree after ramming police car
10 Jan 2025Officers had to use police dogs and pepper spray the subdue the man.
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Aerial boost in bid to contain vegetation fire at Whangārei Heads
10 Jan 2025Helicopters are due back in the air to help battle the scrub fire that has destroyed about 20ha of vegetation.
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Flags to be lowered for slain police officer's funeral
10 Jan 2025Flags will fly at half mast on government and public buildings when Lyn Fleming is farewelled.
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Tyres spiked as dangerous driver arrested following Whangārei chase
Whangārei police have arrested a driver they say was tailgating other motorists and overtaking on blind corners.
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Police name man killed in Coromandel crash
10 Jan 2025One man died and four others received minor injuries following a two-car crash on SH25 near Te Puru on 27 December.
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Locals defy council attempt to remove rope swing
10 Jan 2025Hastings District Council says it is taking action again.
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Man left with life threatening gunshot wounds now stable
Kaitāia police were called to Mary Hassett Street after reports of the shooting.
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Movies we can't wait to see in 2025
Queer, Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara, and Superman - the flicks we can't wait to see in 2025. Video
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On the road with Melanie Bracewell
10 Jan 2025This is award-winning Kiwi comedian Melanie Bracewell's first summer away from New Zealand, so she joined RNZ for a virtual NZ roadie. Audio
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Bagpipes from around the world descend on Wellington
10 Jan 2025Pipers and drummers have descended on the capital this week for the Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association annual summer school.
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Weather: Strong winds bring 'lacklustre' Summer
9 Jan 2025The east side of the country should be prepared for cloud, wind and showers in the coming days, according to MetService.
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Seabather's eruption: Rash plaguing beachgoers
10 Jan 2025Swimmers at beaches up and down Auckland's east have reported itching, rashes and red spots after entering the water.
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Name suppression extended for man charged over police officer's death
10 Jan 2025A judge has agreed his name can be suppressed until his next court appearance in February.
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Leaders plan pan-Māori assembly to challenge government
10 Jan 2025They are meeting today at Omāhu near Hastings to discuss the creation of a new pan-Māori assembly.
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Large vegetation fire could take 3 days to put out
9 Jan 2025The fire near Whangārei, which is now 20 hectares, escalated quickly, Fire and Emergency says.
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Sharks at Tauranga beaches prompt swimming warning
9 Jan 2025It is unclear what kind, or how many sharks have been seen.
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Treasured rings back with fire victim
9 Jan 2025When Dunedin man Gary West's home was destroyed in a fire, he feared he had lost everything connecting him to his late wife.
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Rare summer La Niña watch in place
9 Jan 2025Unusual conditions are lining up for only the second time in 75 years to bring what will be wetter and windier summer. Video
