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'Pay our respects': Surfers' paddleout tribute to Mount landslide victims
31 Jan 2026The paddleout was organised by Surfing New Zealand and Bay Boardriders, who are hosting an event at Mount Maunganui.
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Roads closed, cordons in place as hundreds gathered for Auckland protests
31 Jan 2026The first protest was led by Destiny Church-affiliated Freedom and Rights Coalition, and the second by Toitū te Aroha across Auckland's CBD.
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Emotional day as Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement becomes law
31 Jan 2026"I'm thrilled to bits, and I'm thinking of our tūpuna and all those who fought to get us here."
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Serious motorcycle crash causes delays on State Highway 3
31 Jan 2026The crash happened about 4.20pm, between Whangaehu Village Road and Ratana Road.
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Remains of Rotorua woman Susan Knowles formally identified
31 Jan 2026The remains of the Mount Maunganui landslide victim have been formally identified by the coroner.
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Mt Maunganui landslide: Fire and Emergency team return home
31 Jan 2026One of the teams that have worked at the tragic Mt Maunganui campground landslide are returning home.
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Bright 'shooting star' lights up sky, delights viewers
31 Jan 2026A large flash that lit up the night sky over much of New Zealand was captured by a live feed camera and prompted speculation it could have been a meteor. Video
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One in five ERO-scrutinised schools needs external support or intervention
31 Jan 2026Twenty-one recently published Education Review office reports say the schools need statutory managers, a commissioner or guidance.
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Protesters retreat after squaring off with police at motorway cordon
31 Jan 2026A Brian Tamaki-led protest moved back to Victoria Park, while a protest led by Toitū te Aroha marched up Queen Street.
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Hospitals IT failure follows start of new group to fix old systems
31 Jan 2026An IT failure that forced some hospitals to rely on pen and paper for 12 hours follows closely on the government setting up a new centre to try to fix the plethora of weak old systems.
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Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson declined parole for a fifth time
31 Jan 2026The 54-year-old has been in prison since June 1999 for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.
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One dead, another seriously injured after Dunedin crash
31 Jan 2026One person has died after a single vehicle crash on Wickliffe Road in Port Chalmers on Friday night.
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'Our hearts are broken': Parents mourn daughter killed in landslide
30 Jan 2026Sharon Maccanico, 15, was one of six victims of the deadly slip at the Mount Maunganui campground last week.
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Circus tent rises on 2026 election
31 Jan 2026Once the election date is announced, politics can disintegrate into a toxic mess. Don't expect this year to be any different.
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Killer at high-risk of reoffending against partners
30 Jan 2026Clayton Weatherston was declined parole after 18 years in jail for the murder of Sophie Elliott.
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Cybersecurity group identifies person behind Manage My Health hack
10 Feb 2026The International Online Crime Coordination Centre has been tracking the hacker following the breach.
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'Still moving': Monster slip buries key Northland road
The active slip is complicating efforts to reopen the road which serves a number of east coast communities.
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Media granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips' case
Strict reporting conditions mean nothing else can be said about the judge's decision.
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Pest discovery sees semi-retired investigator back on the job
30 Jan 2026Detector Gadget, a rodent sniffer dog, is patrolling Ulva Island, Te Wharawhara after a young female rat was found in a trap there earlier this month.
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Twin protests set to cause traffic woes for Auckland
31 Jan 2026Police say commuters should expect delays in Auckland's central city on Saturday with two protests planned.
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New 60-bed unit opens at NZ's largest forensic mental health facility
30 Jan 2026The $162 million building will replace leaky, ageing units with ongoing air quality issues.
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Concern GPs not ready for 'neurodiversity tsunami'
30 Jan 2026Getting a diagnosis will be easier from next week after a law change - but doctors will not be funded for it.
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'Lost her life trying to save everyone else': Third landslide victim identified
30 Jan 2026Lisa Maclennan's husband said she was incredibly selfless and would never shy away from a challenge.
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