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Search on for inaugural women's national Scrabble champion
10 Jan 2026Twenty contestants will face off in Auckland over the weekend for the word-forming crown.
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Homicide investigation underway after newborn baby dies
9 Jan 2026The 10-week-old baby died from "non-survivable injuries".
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Ferry troubles continue with cancellations following ramp problem
9 Jan 2026Some passengers expressed frustration at the delays, but many praised the work of the crew to keep them comfortable and up to date with the situation.
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'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued as temperatures climb
9 Jan 2026The heat alerts will expand to 14 towns and cities this weekend.
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What you need to know about washing cars (and more) at home
9 Jan 2026Explainer - Myriad questions have been raised on social media about potential fines car owners might attract. Here's a few answers.
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Watch: Former mayoral hopeful arrested in protest scuffle
9 Jan 2026"Go and get my hat!": Video shows Wellington's Graham Bloxham and two others in a fight on the footpath at a rally.
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Canadian man sentenced to home detention for child abuse images
Joshua Kuyten was arrested and his devices were seized with a search uncovering 2680 images and 357 videos that were identified as objectionable.
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Watch: Blaze engulfs building during firefighter strike
9 Jan 2026The building has been completely destroyed and a person seriously hurt, with flames leaping from the roof.
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Key to eradicating Queensland fruit fly is to 'go hard and early'
9 Jan 2026Biosecurity is confident they will eradicate the obnoxious Queensland fruit fly with officers back out in force in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill today.
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Butter, margarine or nut spreads: which is best?
10 Jan 2026Some spreads have a bad rap, but used in the right way, they all have their place, say experts.
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Six whales die following mass stranding
Project Jonah says 15 of the stranded pilot whales at Farewell Spit are now swimming freely in the bay.
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Popular Auckland hot springs gets name change
9 Jan 2026As 2025 ticked over into 2026, Parakai Springs became Kaipātiki Hot Springs, the traditional name for the area.
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Hundreds of young cricketers battle heat for annual tournament
The camps have been running since 1979 and Hawke's Bay Cricket Association's boss says scorching heats won't stop it.
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'Nobody got much sleep': Passengers trapped on ferry for 15 hours
9 Jan 2026"We kept getting announcements every couple of hours telling us about a lack of progress," one Bluebridge passenger says.
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Fresh heat alerts as temperatures forecast to hit 38C
9 Jan 2026Heat alerts have been issued for parts of the country, while others are facing wind and downpours.
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Firefighters suffer burns, heat exhaustion while battling house fire
9 Jan 2026The blaze in Waikanae has been extinguished but crews remain at the scene conducting an investigation.
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'Bitterly disappointed': Vandals damage Wellington memorial park
9 Jan 2026Damaged signs had been a gift from France to New Zealand, representing the friendship forged between the two countries following World War One.
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'A life really, really well lived': Lifelong friend remembers Sir Tim Shadbolt
9 Jan 2026A former mayor and lifelong friend says the country has lost a superb New Zealander and "a giant of protest".
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'I don't feel safe': Neighbour of parolee facility afraid to have grandchildren visit
9 Jan 2026Lauren Fraser says she now avoids spending time in her family home.
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'It's a little taonga': Saving one of our rarest plants
9 Jan 2026A critically endangered forget-me-not is being saved from the brink of extinction.
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Deep 5.4 earthquake jolts lower North Island
9 Jan 2026The quake was centred 10km south-west of Waverley.
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'An impossible job': How do you really known if a killer is ready to rejoin the community?
9 Jan 2026Sir Ron Young: "I've probably seen more people convicted of murder than anyone in NZ."
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'Lucky' men praised for actions after jetski broke down, drifted off to sea
9 Jan 2026Police say the incident is a good reminder to those on the water to take safety precautions.
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Older people are more vulnerable in heatwaves. Here’s why - and how to stay safe
9 Jan 2026With the mercury rising across many parts of the country, older people are particularly vulnerable as heat is not only uncomfortable, but potentially dangerous.
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