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Cries of 'shame on you' as council drops vehicle-free beach zones
4 Feb 2026There was anger in the public gallery as Clutha council voted to drop an investigation into safe zones on beaches to protect wildlife.
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Millions of litres of sewage threaten wildlife after Moa Point failure
4 Feb 2026Mussels, kina, pāua, sponges, fish, and penguins could be at risk as 70 million litres of sewage a day flows into sea.
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'Landmark' bridge's future under cloud with more repairs needed
4 Feb 2026For the second time in just over two years, the ageing structure has sagged into the water below. Audio
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Killer ducks euthanised for eating native chicks
4 Feb 2026DOC's Dean Nelson says staff were horrified to see graphic photos of the chicks being eaten alive, as it was unusual for ducks to prey on other birds.
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Sublime are coming to New Zealand for the first time
For this first-ever New Zealand tour, Jakob Nowell, son of the band's late lead singer Bradley Nowell, will take the mic.
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Homeowners not advised of flood buyout rule change, advocate says
4 Feb 2026The change means the homes can be lived in, and the council will not have to pay up to $14 million buying out the properties.
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High Court rules Otago set net ban lawful despite hoiho decline
4 Feb 2026An environmental charity's claim that a set net fishing ban around Otago Peninsula didn't go far enough to protect hoiho has been dismissed.
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State of emergency in Tai Rāwhiti extended
4 Feb 2026The declaration on 21 January came as heavy rain and severe flooding swept across the North Island, battering communities on the East Coast.
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Man arrested after jumping into river to evade police
A witness took to social media to the describe seeing the man on a bicycle being pursued by police on the eastern side of the Hutt River.
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'Mallowpuff' lane dividers to replace controversial 'Tim Tams'
Some of New Plymouth's concrete cycleway separators are set to be replaced.
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Firefighters abused by frustrated motorists after road closure
4 Feb 2026In a social media post, Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade said it was saddened by the behaviour of some members of the public.
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Wastewater woes 'incredibly disappointing': Wellington mayor
4 Feb 2026Andrew Little says with beach access limited the plant failure could not have come at a worse time.
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Police plea to thief of stolen Olympic gold medal
The gold medal holds immense sentimental value and police are asking for its anonymous return. Audio
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Mayor doubles down on ‘media protocol’
4 Feb 2026Buller's new mayor has doubled down on his refusal to speak to reporters, saying he plans to keep it up as long as he's mayor.
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Wanted man shot by police after allegedly pointing shotgun at officers
The patched gang member was wanted by police for prior "violent" offences, police say.
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'Loud and proud': Teens descend on Treaty Grounds
4 Feb 2026About 60 people, many carrying banners and flags, took part in this morning's leg of a six-day hīkoi through Kerikeri's town centre.
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Person dies after driveway crash
4 Feb 2026Police say the crash happened in Miramar on Friday and involved a car and a pedestrian.
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Westport may lose only air service
4 Feb 2026Originair won't guarantee its Westport-Wellington service will continue beyond mid-May.
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Students stood down as police probe report of serious bullying
Three boys have been suspended from an Oamaru high school hostel while police investigate the alleged incident.
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Wellington company secures funding for clean fusion power facility
4 Feb 2026OpenStar Technologies has secured a $35 million commitment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to further their research towards creating a clean fusion power source capable of being scaled up to…
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Shallow 4.4 earthquake rattles lower North Island
4 Feb 2026More than 1500 people reported feeling the moderate tremor.
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Television producer facing 33 charges
4 Feb 2026The Serious Fraud Office alleges Alexander Breingan made false representations and used forged documents to get more than $4.3 million in government-funded rebates and $10.2m in loans.
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Serial rapist Malcom Rewa admits to attacking another woman
Rewa is serving a life sentence for the 1992 murder of Papatoetoe woman Susan Burdett.
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