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Tue, 03 May 2022 02:58:48 GMT
Auckland not safe any more, Huffer head says after Ponsonby store raid
The city isn't “a particularly safe place”, and hasn't been for a few years because of Covid, company's managing director says after second burglary.

Tue, 03 May 2022 00:49:18 GMT
Details of horrific abuse inflicted on 5-year-old murder victim revealed
Michaela Barriball was collecting a benefit for taking care of Malachi Subecz. She assaulted him daily before he died.

Tue, 03 May 2022 04:20:11 GMT
Huffing and puffing - Ruapehu lets off steam as crater lake temperature rises
Locals have noticed a sizeable buildup of steam over the mountain and the temperature of crater lake has risen to 39C

Tue, 03 May 2022 04:31:10 GMT
NG building in Christchurch demolished after decade-long rescue battle
The 117-year-old building in central Christchurch is being demolished to make way for a new stadium.

Tue, 03 May 2022 03:33:42 GMT
Supreme Court to hear controversial murder conviction
Nearly 36 years after Alan Hall was convicted of murder, his case is set to return to the Supreme Court after admission miscarriage of justice likely occurred.

Tue, 03 May 2022 03:22:54 GMT
Elizabeth Zhong trial: Former boyfriend sobs, says he did not kill businesswoman
The former boyfriend of Elizabeth Zhong sobbed after he told a court he did not kill Elizabeth Zhong.

Tue, 03 May 2022 01:44:56 GMT
Gunpoint stand-off before teen burglar's finger cut off, court hears
When a repeat burglar struck again, William Burr and his son were allegedly ready with a shotgun and butter knife, a court heard.

Mon, 02 May 2022 22:23:43 GMT
'What the hell?': Men whose images were used to con women out of millions in Tinder scam revealed
"Dale Plumides" is in fact a gay Dallas real estate agent. And "Rodney Mullen" is an Irish senator. Their shock was palpable.

Tue, 03 May 2022 00:09:08 GMT
Auckland's median house price fell 3.3% in April alone
House prices in Auckland dropped last month as the impact of changing economic conditions hit the market, Barfoot & Thompson says.

Mon, 02 May 2022 23:31:19 GMT
Man, 75, punched in face in robbery of south Auckland laundromat
Shashikrant Dave had been saying his prayers at closing time when two people came in and punched him to the ground.

Tue, 03 May 2022 06:26:51 GMT
Countdown prices increase by 3.6% on a year ago
Grocery prices have risen an average 3.6% across Countdown stores as suppliers increased prices.

Mon, 02 May 2022 23:40:00 GMT
Man charged over trail of destruction in Timaru denies charges
A 34-year-old man facing multiple charges following an incident which left a trail of destruction in central Timaru last month has denied all charges.

Mon, 02 May 2022 20:08:30 GMT
Teens' ram-raid crime spree across three cities shocks shop owner
Three teens ram-raided and robbed service stations, dairies and a liquor store, while livestreaming one of their crimes on social media.

Tue, 03 May 2022 03:47:13 GMT
Failed construction company's issues 'deeper' than Covid, developer says
Armstrong Downes' liquidation “could have been avoided”, says Steven Sutorius, whose firm is scrambling to complete its $125m housing project.

Tue, 03 May 2022 06:08:59 GMT
'You were on a mission to kill': Countdown stabber sentenced to 13 years jail
Luke James Lambert was at “crisis” point when he suddenly began a “frenzied”, unprovoked stabbing attack on four people at a Dunedin supermarket.

Tue, 03 May 2022 08:30:00 GMT
NPDC code of conduct to be revoked after drawn out racist allegations
A new code of conduct will be introduced after questions were raised following racist allegations.

Tue, 03 May 2022 08:28:50 GMT
Witches, mayhem and bravery: Inside the terrifying 90-second supermarket attack
GRAPHIC WARNING: Footage shows an off-duty police officer throwing bottles of Ajax to distract a man on a stabbing rampage, while another pins him with a chair.

Tue, 03 May 2022 08:25:13 GMT
Police plan major nationwide crackdown on gangs
The six-month-long operation, dubbed Operation Cobalt, is scheduled to begin in late June, Stuff has learned.

Tue, 03 May 2022 08:20:56 GMT
New Matariki tohu a 'metaphor as a nation coming together', says designer
The designer of the Matariki tohu says it is designed to be inclusive of everyone in Aotearoa under Māori kaupapa.

Tue, 03 May 2022 07:14:18 GMT
Ombudsman says Government must act as multiple reports show seclusion overused on Māori
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier​ says Māori are bearing the brunt of a mental health system which doesn’t have the staff or infastrucure to cope.



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