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Whanganui High School teacher who groomed two students named
He was sentenced to 10 months of home detention last year.

Sightings of Australian Huntsman spider species in Napier - should residents be worried?
The species has been spotted twice in the past few months, and an expert weighs in on if we should be worried.

Watch: Rory Fallon’s goosebump moment, 15 years on from his $14 million goal
The former All Whites forward returns to the spot where his header against Bahrain in 2009 sent a nation into delirium, and earned an ice-cold shock.

State Highway 1 Desert Road to re-open after two-month closure
State Highway 1 between Turangi and Waiouru has been shut since mid-January, forcing a 40-minute detour.

Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by train in Matamata
A person is in a critical condition after being hit by a train this afternoon in Matamata.

Man charged after alleged 'inappropriate' touching of high schooler on bus
Police say the student was indecently assaulted on an Auckland bus.

Winston Peters to 'fix' MFAT job listing for tikanga lead
Winston Peters says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade advertising a job for a 'tikanga lead' is a case of a bad idea getting "dug in deeper than ticks on a hound".

Hurricanes welcome back All Blacks duo, test centre returns for Crusaders
The Hurricanes’ injury crisis is easing, while the Blues and the Chiefs are reintroducing All Blacks playmakers for Super Rugby Pacific’s fifth round.

Quarry owners fined $272,000 for ‘complete disregard’ for law
Huge increase in truck numbers alerted residents and council to illegal activity at quarry

Four charged over Auckland pride event protest
Police have arrested four people following an investigation into a protest at the Auckland Pride Festival.

Four arrested in Waikato over spate of ram raids and aggravated robberies
Police recover stolen property, drugs, and firearms in crackdown on violent offenders.

Erica Stanford and David Seymour meet over free school lunches programme fiasco
Erica Stanford and David Seymour have met to talk about the school lunches programme. The Education Minister and her associate were set for one of their regular meetings last Tuesday...

Stars headline record-breaking Kiwi team for world indoor champs
Largest ever contingent of 12 Kiwi athletes to compete in China next week, spearheaded by defending champion Hamish Kerr.

Warnings issued in UK, Ireland over ‘toxic’ slushy drinks after 21 kids hospitalised
Children under eight should avoid slushies with the sweetener glycerol as it could trigger a dangerous syndrome, researchers say.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Ring wearable for NZD $699 release
Samsung Electronics New Zealand is set to launch the Galaxy Ring on 2 April 2025, priced at NZD $699, promising continuous wellness monitoring.

Sightings of Australian Huntsman spider species in Napier - should residents be worried?
Residents have spotted the species twice in the past few months, and an expert weighs in on if we should be worried.

Bougainville Leaders Froum recommends September 2027 for independence
The Bougainville Independence Leaders Consultation Forum has passed key resolutions and recommended 1 September 2027 as the date for Bougainville's independence.

No plans for SH1 safety improvements in Kaikoura, despite concerns
Business owners are worried about safety at a busy intersection where trucks "thunder" through town, but there are no plans to make it safe.

Pedestrian in critical condition following collision with train
The collision blocked an intersection in Matamata, with motorists asked to avoid the area.

All Black turned referee admits he was a handful for match officials
Rugby legend Conrad Smith says he was a challenging player to referee and now he’s the one in the middle being challenged.