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Wind turbines bring hope of cheaper power to the Chatham Islands

Residents of the remote community, 800km off mainland New Zealand, have long relied on diesel for electricity, meaning power prices up to four times the national average.

Two arrested after teens threatened with knife in e-bike robbery

Two people accused of stealing an e-bike and threatening teenagers at knifepoint on Auckland’s North Shore have been charged.

Fire near Hastings nearly contained after destroying home, injuring one

Helicopters had been unable to assist firefighting efforts, with wind speeds in the area reaching up to 90km/h.

Health NZ announces three new measles cases

The identification of two new cases in Auckland and one in Wellington brought the nationwide total to 35.