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However, the opposition party isn't saying whether it will back the deal if and when it is introduced to parliament
An animatronic bird built by Canterbury students aims to lure the elusive kōkako, once thought extinct, as a trust ramps up search efforts.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has issued road warnings for several key routes, urging travellers to take extra care on the roads in the lead up to Christmas.
It comes with the formation of a new America's Cup Partnership (ACP) between five key nations.
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The driver has been charged with impersonating a police officer after sliding into a convoy of police cars in Kawakawa while flashing red and blue lights.
Police thanked members of public who provided information that helped them find the teen.
The leaders of Denmark and Greenland insisted that the United States won't take over Greenland and demanded respect for their territorial integrity.
Two women aged 36 and 59 were charged with shoplifting over their theft of groceries which included luxury cat food, meats and cheeses.
Fifty-five-year-old Jason Poa, also known as Jason Tipene, died at the scene, while another man was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
Police executed search warrants earlier this month which led to the arrests as well as the seizure of multiple firearms.
Five families who walked through the Kindness Collective’s doors spoke to 1News about what brought them there.
"We encourage all Aucklanders to be on the lookout for these hornets in and around their homes and also on their walks through our reserves and native bush," said North Shore councillor Richard Hills.
The identification of two new cases in Auckland and one in Wellington brought the nationwide total to 35.
Helicopters had been unable to assist firefighting efforts, with wind speeds in the area reaching up to 90km/h.
Two people accused of stealing an e-bike and threatening teenagers at knifepoint on Auckland’s North Shore have been charged.
Ultra New Zealand will hit Wellington with a three-stage event on April 10, 2026 headlined by some of the biggest names in the business.
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.
Suzuki has issued a voluntary safety recall and paused sales of its Fronx SUV.
Wellington District search and rescue coordinator Sergeant Jonathan Westrupp said the trio intended to float down the Hutt River in the Kaitoke Regional Park but that their planning was flawed.
