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The woman suffered burns from a propane tank near the Waikato River, police said.
Chris Cahill told Breakfast police officers are being lured to other countries and jobs with higher pay as some struggle to put food on the table.
Scott Robertson's men will open their season with two home Tests against England, followed by a clash with Fiji in the USA.
Road safety advocate Greg Murphy said NZ was "focused completely in the wrong spaces" to save lives.
A child psychologist shares advice for parents and children who may feel anxious with returning to school.
Nick Conolly is incredibly proud of the 20 years he spent with the Navy.
The completed deal follows clearance from the Commerce Commission and approval from the Overseas Investment Office.
First term councillor Barry Stewart said he would "object every time" to te reo Māori names.
The remains were found yesterday near the Whitireia Park walkway in Tītahi Bay, a police spokesperson said.
The actor and comedian has been interviewed by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson about the sexual abuse claims.
The public holiday may be in "the hottest weather of the summer for some", NIWA warns.
Despite planning to take a break from netball in 2024, 70-test Silver Fern Gina Crampton has signed with the Giants in Australia as a training partner.
Graphic emergency-room images of a Sydney Harbour shark attack victim have been shared online, sparking an urgent investigation.
The picturesque destination has been pulling clicks on social media, leading to lifeguards having to rescue 32 people so far this summer.
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden said the Government wanted to strike a balance between "protecting the incomes of our lowest paid workers and maintaining labour market settings that encourage employment".
Detective Senior Sergeant Kallum Croudis revealed today Gurjit Singh, 27, died of multiple stab wounds inflicted by a sharp instrument.
"This is where the breeders make their money and this is where all the good horses come to be sold."
Charges follow reports of "dangerous manoeuvres" throughout January in Beachlands.
Emergency services were called to the scene at 12.30pm today.
They were the darlings of the World Cup and a Test in Suva or Lautoka rather than the US would have been a fitting reward, writes Patrick McKendry.
Chlorine is out as pool owners look for ways to "work with nature, rather than against it".
The Coromandel Peninsula is beginning to thrive again.
Lonely Planet's revealed its top beaches to visit in its latest travel guide book.
The convoy made its way to the Whenua Tapu Cemetery from Tawa, with officers monitoring the funeral "to ensure behaviour did not impact other members of the public".
WorkSafe said Ethan Perham-Turner "should have been provided with what he needed to be safe".
Police officers turning to food banks, new recycling rules, and tackling back to school anxiety.
The former Freeride World Tour skier has won the invitation-only Nendaz backcountry in Switzerland as he creates his own path on the world circuit.
After their father started having an affair, the woman perceived the young children as an obstacle to their relationship.
People aged 16-29 can only get more than one booster if they are severely immunocompromised, pregnant, have an underlying medical condition or complex health needs.
The shift emerged by January 24 as the floodwaters receded from the January 19-20 'red alert' weather event.
Chlöe Swarbrick name was quick to be mentioned as a possible replacement for James Shaw.
Some homeowners say leaks are damaging their properties, raising questions over who pays for it.
The guidelines are designed to improve well-being in community sports by introducing a standardised approach to managing concussion.
Over the summer break, my dad and I decided to do a simple day walk. But what we discovered on arrival ALMOST KILLED US! writes Re: New's Liam van Eeden.
The announcement follows high-level bilateral talks between New Zealand and Australian defence and foreign affairs ministers in Melbourne.
Despite his circumstances, the adventurous toddler appeared to stay relatively calm, following instructions as police worked out how they were going to get him out.
