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Boult optimistic NZ can still win first test

Trent Boult isn't ruling out New Zealand's chances of victory in the first test against Bangladesh. The visitors will start day four on Tuesday with a 73-run... Read More

Calls for patience as people travel around NZ

Police are asking drivers to be patient and keep calm on the roads as families travel around the country. "As families start heading home to go back to work or... Read More

High temperatures expected to continue

Hot weather is showing no signs of letting up in the North Island today, with yesterday's hottest places in for another scorcher. The hottest place in the... Read More

Little critter mauling Mount beach goers

As temperatures reach sweltering levels in the Bay of Plenty, more and more people are heading to the beaches to cool down. But there is one little critter hiding... Read More

Vaccine booster: What you need to know

From early January, New Zealanders who have had two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for at least four months can get their booster dose. The timing of the rollout... Read More

Living long and strong

If you're needing inspiration for living a long, strong life, meet Beryl Rogers. A desk job as a finance coordinator in Support Services hasn't stopped Beryl... Read More

Swimmer missing in the Waikato River

A search is underway for a swimmer missing in the Waikato River. The report of a missing swimmer was received by emergency services shortly after 6pm. Initial... Read More

Kāinga Ora charges tenants $35m for damage repairs

The country's state housing landlord admits it doesn't keep records on damage done by tenants to its homes. And while Kāinga Ora has charged tenants $35.3... Read More

Black Caps fight back against dominant Bangladesh

The Black Caps bowlers capped a tough day in the field with a late flurry of wickets against Bangladesh in the first cricket Test in Mount Maunganui. Bangladesh... Read More

Homicide investigation launched after baby’s death

Canterbury Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a three-month-old child. The child was admitted to Christchurch Hospital on December... Read More

Medicinal cannabis industry now in delivery phase

It has now been three years since Parliament unanimously passed the legislation to enable a New Zealand medicinal cannabis industry. With overseas products limited... Read More

Car fire on Bethlehem petrol station forecourt

A car engine caught fire on a petrol station forecourt in Bethlehem this afternoon. The car fire was at the Gull Petrol Station on Te Paeroa Road and was contained... Read More