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Tourist pouring beer down elephant's trunk in Kenya sparks anger

Highlanders great plots All Blacks’ downfall with Springboks
Tony Brown has returned to New Zealand this week, wearing the dark green of the Springboks in his role as assistant coach.

Murder charge laid in relation to Rotorua homicide
A 17-year-old male is charged with murder after a man died in Rotorua on August 20.

17-year-old charged with murder of Rotorua man Temutu Vincent Ehau
Ehau died on Trigg Ave, Rotorua last week.

Europa Worldwide adopts Blue Yonder for carbon emissions tracking
Europa Worldwide Group has adopted Blue Yonder's emissions reporting tech to enhance carbon management and meet growing sustainability demands across its logistics operations.

Two arrested after Hokitika drug and firearms raids
Police seize three guns, a cannabis grow room and stolen items during early morning warrants.

Life still in capital’s economy, despite brew bar closure
Wellington’s economy may finally have started to edge up, with reports of much more positivity in the past few months.

Police appeal for sightings of missing Hamilton man's vehicle
Police have concerns for a Hamilton man who has been missing for nearly two weeks.

Reserve Bank chair Neil Quigley resigns with immediate effect
A statement from the Finance Minister said Neil Quigley had decided now is the appropriate time for him stand aside.

'Truly shocked': Rotorua mayor criticises Hobson's Pledge for using her image
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has criticised Hobson’s Pledge for using her image without permission in a social media post critical of Maori wards.

Beaten Fearnley caught 'off guard' by noisy US Open crowd
Britain's Jacob Fearnley is surprised by "constant background noise" as third seed Alexander Zverev makes his greater experience count at the US Open.

North Harbour v Bay Of Plenty – NPC round five
Follow live coverage as North Harbour host Bay of Plenty at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland in round five of the National Provincial Championship.

Criminal psychologist urges Tom Phillips to 'stop being selfish', think about children
Dr Tim Watson-Munro urges Tom Phillips to think about the rest of his children's lives

'Expect energy' as Kneecap play home gig after year of controversy
A fan says the way they and headliners Fontaines DC 'challenge the establishment' adds to their appeal.

Couple win access to their landlocked home after bitter High Court battle with neighbours
A Tasman couple have won a High Court ruling granting them permanent access to their remote Dovedale home, ending years of bitter disputes with neighbours, but they must pay $52,500 in compensation and fund extensive works on the track.

This ‘catch me if you can’ conman hid criminal past to sneak into NZ
The Brit faker who posed as a United Nations officer and pretended to be a paramedic to rip off vulnerable pensioners, got into New Zealand by keeping quiet about his crimes.

Reserve Bank chairperson Neil Quigley resigns with ‘immediate effect’
Neil Quigley had been with the bank for 15 years, including nine as chairperson.

Live snake found wrapped around jandal in Christchurch
The snake will be humanely euthanised, Biosecurity NZ said.

Internal Affairs concludes investigation into former press secretary Michael Forbes
The deep-dive prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has "largely concluded", but questions remain over what will be made public and when.

Wellington Phoenix threaten legal action after missing out on shot at FIFA millions
Auckland FC and Christchurch United have been chosen as the two New Zealand teams to take part in the Oceania Pro League.