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Group of young people arrested over arsons in Canterbury
Police were alerted to three separate reports of arson around Rolleston.

Batches of spring water recalled over potential choking hazard
Certain bottles of spring water are being recalled due to the potential presence of soft blue plastic, which poses a choking hazard.

Judith Collins launches space force as the Defence Force looks to the stars
The unit, officially titled the No 62 Squadron, will sit within the Air Force and has been tasked with monitoring activity in space.

Guam nuclear radiation survivors 'heartbroken' after being excluded from compensation bill
The president of the Pacific Association for Radiation Survivors (PARS) says the US Congress "seems to not understand that we are no different than any state".

New Zealand floods trigger tsunami flashbacks for Samoan man
Tauinaola Timuiaiala, who lives and works on a farm in Marlborough with his wife children, said the flooding reminded him of the deadly tsunami in Samoa in 2009.

Planes, trains, and beer - lots of beer: Dunedin prepares for the All Blacks
Pies, hot chips and 10,000 litres of beer (along with some French food) will be available at the South Island’s only All Blacks test.

Mayor says police minister ‘well informed’ in saying 'sleeping rough is a lifestyle choice here'
Tania Tapsell said there was many years of mental health and addiction issues, and hardship at play.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car near Feilding golf club
State Highway 54 near the Feilding Golf Club remains closed.

Serious crash blocks state highway near Roxburgh
Rescue helicopter dispatched after serious injuries reported in two-vehicle collision.

PM Christopher Luxon to speak after slew of law and order announcements
The law and order announcements have ranged from coward punch offences to trespass laws.

Marlborough is zoned for growth, says mayor in face of RMA reforms
The council’s housing growth plan is hoped to keep them out of the firing line, as new legislation could allow central government to override council plans.

Health NZ accused of dropping 'safe staffing' from nurses pay offer
The biggest nurses' union is accusing Health NZ of putting money ahead of patient safety by dropping a safe staffing agreement from its latest contract offer.

Six young people arrested over Rolleston arson attacks
Police have arrested six young people in connection with three recent arson incidents targeting buildings in the Rolleston area.

Police probe alleged assault in Whangarei
Locals saw a sustained police presence at the scene on Friday.

Are you an otrovert?
If you have a deep need for privacy and a strong aversion to following the herd, the answer might be yes.

Young performer's greatest hit was saving his mum's life
It started in 2020 as the pandemic gripped the country, and Puhi Wilson, a nurse in a Covid ward, started feeling tired and losing weight.

Popular West Auckland walking tracks reopen to the public
A Zig Zag track in Titirangi has reopened this week, following closure after storm-damage from the weather events of early 2023.

Green housing advocates celebrate no roll back of insulation standards
But the Ministry is removing one of the options for meeting the standards.

Police say they’re following strong leads over aggravated robbery involving firearms
Two men armed with a gun threatened a bar staff member and demanded cash before fleeing in a stolen vehicle, police say.

Tight job market limits career mobility for Asian workers
A migrant background makes it hard for some workers to find better positions elsewhere, so many stay where they are.

Taranaki residents battle 'shin-deep water' during thunderstorm
Water inundated workshops, garages and roads as up to 280mm of rain hit Taranaki .