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Police mute on $750,000 tap attack on Frankton villas

Jul 25,2025

The properties were not yet occupied

Hamilton mum stole $500,000 to spend on takeaways

Jul 22,2025

The judge said one word came to mind, "greed".

Four skiers partially buried in avalanche on Mt Ruapehu

by Victor Waters - Jul 21,2025

"The party was extremely lucky that no one was hurt - or worse."

Sounds Air cuts Wānaka route as costs surge

by Nine To Noon - Jul 21,2025

The decision will cost 10 staff their jobs across the Wānaka and Christchurch bases.

Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies

Jul 18,2025

The band celebrated its 25th anniversary last year.

Govt to halt 'pricey, pointless' council planning work

by Craig McCulloch - Jul 16,2025

Councils told: "We are getting our house in order. It's time you sorted yours out."

Scientists sceptical on Moa project: "Extinction is forever."

by Midday ReportMorning Report - Jul 09,2025

"There is no genetic engineering pathway that can truly restore a lost species."

Lindis Pass without coverage for days as cell tower vandalised

Jul 08,2025

12 injured in Five Rivers tourist bus crash

Jul 08,2025

Man dies in Stewart Island hunting accident

Jul 06,2025

Memo to Shane Jones: What if NZ needs more regional government, not less?

Jul 03,2025

National News Archive

Police mute on $750,000 tap attack on Frankton villas

Jul 25,2025

Hamilton mum stole $500,000 to spend on takeaways

Jul 22,2025

Four skiers partially buried in avalanche on Mt Ruapehu

by Victor Waters - Jul 21,2025

Sounds Air cuts Wānaka route as costs surge

by Nine To Noon - Jul 21,2025

Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies

Jul 18,2025

Govt to halt 'pricey, pointless' council planning work

by Craig McCulloch - Jul 16,2025

Scientists sceptical on Moa project: "Extinction is forever."

by Midday ReportMorning Report - Jul 09,2025

Lindis Pass without coverage for days as cell tower vandalised

Jul 08,2025

12 injured in Five Rivers tourist bus crash

Jul 08,2025

Man dies in Stewart Island hunting accident

Jul 06,2025

Memo to Shane Jones: What if NZ needs more regional government, not less?

Jul 03,2025

Wānaka residents grill government ministers over healthcare shortfalls

Jul 02,2025