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Roaming dogs attack boy and elderly dog in Mangere Bridge
Residents report increasing concerns about roaming, aggressive dogs.

It looks like it’s a good time to be a tenant
The supply of rental properties across New Zealand last month was at the highest level of any April in almost a decade.

‘A broken promise’: Abuse in care survivors left reeling
The prime minister is being accused of breaking a promise to survivors of abuse in state and faith-based care.

Country Life: Growing walnuts in Canterbury
The walnut harvest is underway at Lightfoot Orchard in Canterbury.

Hundreds to gather to remember Battle of Te Kahika
Organisers say the event is as pertinent today as it was 180 years ago.

Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Auckland
MetService is warning the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty that a severe thunderstorm that hit Auckland could be heading their way.

Country Life: Muttonbirding - 'It’s a part of who we are'
Dan Tarrant's ancestors have been harvesting muttonbirds or titi for 500 years. The autumn harvest is a family affair and a chance to pass down skills and traditions.

Name suppression lapses for Auckland resident Hao Feng, accused of murdering Xiaoyan Wang
Name suppression for Hao Feng lapsed after four months of court-ordered anonymity.

Sir Dave Dobbyn shares health update, how Parkinson’s has changed his performing
Dobbyn feels his musicality has been affected, but remains in good spirits.

Surface flooding, fords closed
Three fords in the Timaru District have been closed and surface flooding has been reported across the district on Friday evening.

Onlookers capture assault after home invasion
Parents filming their kids playing hockey captured footage of a violent assault, which led to one vehicle trying to ram another, police say.

Man who died in Central Otago crash identified
He was Mitchell Douglas McLeary, 26, of Cromwell.

Auckland’s illegal rubbish dumping problem grows, from mattresses to marijuana
More than 1300 reports of illegal dumping are made each month in Auckland.

Hundreds brave downpours to protest Govt’s pay equity changes, MPs claim misinformation
PM Christopher Luxon maintains the changes will make the pay equity scheme more workable.

Man’s body found at rural Northland property, police investigating
The death is being treated as unexplained, and inquiries are ongoing.

Agentic AI: Redefining how we work with technology
Agentic AI is transforming Australian businesses, enabling smarter, faster decisions and reshaping innovation, productivity and growth strategies.

Regulatory Standards Bill claim brought forward by Tribunal
The claimants request for David Seymour to be summoned by the Tribunal was declined.

South Auckland residents concerned after multiple attacks by roaming dogs
Residents are becoming increasingly concerned as unsupervised and aggressive dogs roam the streets.

Indian Panthers face ejection from basketball league
The franchise has been given 10 days to comply with certain conditions before their participation agreement is terminated.

Why the Crusaders are pleased winter is coming
Matt Todd’s face lights up as he thinks ahead to what’s coming on Saturday night, and the rest of the way.

Son of mushroom cook describes ‘very negative’ relationship between parents
The son of alleged murderer Erin Patterson told investigators his father “does a lot of things to try and hurt” his mother.

The transformation of American railroads: From industrial revolution to sustainable strength
America's railroads, vital since 1830, now embrace sustainability with innovative composite ties, reducing deforestation while ensuring safer, longer-lasting infrastructure.