By Shannon Pitman, Open Justice multimedia journalist of File photo. Photo: SUPPLIED A deer had to be euthanised after it was found with its antlers entangled in a fence and its body caught in...
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Weather live: Severe weather lashes parts of North Island, flooding, state of emergency in South Island regions
Marlborough Emergency Management has issued a ‘be ready to evacuate’ warning for residents in the Lower Terrace area in Renwick. The council’s hydrology team had been modelling on a stopbank at the confluence of...
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‘Time bomb’: Thieves steal petrol from underground fuel tanks, station owners say it’s dangerous
Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook Service stations in the North Island are raising alarm bells about thefts from underground fuel tanks, with two stations saying they pose a danger to the community. A G.A.S...
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Far North District Council ordered to pay former CEO Blair King $210,000
The Far North District Council has been ordered to pay more than $210,000 to former chief executive Blair King. Photo: RNZ/Peter de Graaf The Far North District Council has been ordered to pay more...
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Weather live: Thunderstorm warning for parts of North Island, states of emergency in South
Nelson’s Maitai River in June 2025. Photo: Samantha Gee / RNZ The top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed. A state of...
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Weather live: Heavy rain lashes top of South Island, storm alert for Far North
The Pelorus River in Marlborough is running high. Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee Marlborough district mayor Nadine Taylor has declared a localised state of emergency for parts of the region. Fire and Emergency is...
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Northland paedophile James Parker’s jail time extended after new victim comes forward
By Shannon Pitman, Open Justice reporter of Northland paedophile James Parker. Photo: RNZ/Peter de Graaf WARNING: This article discusses sexual abuse and may be upsetting to some readers. A convicted paedophile and former school...
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Patients increasingly diagnosed with bowel cancer in ED, Northland doctor says
Demand for colonoscopies exceeded capacity in Northland earlier this year. (File photo) Photo: 123RF Wait times for non-urgent colonoscopies in Northland ballooned this year Doctors blame increase on Health NZ’s decision to cut rates...
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Northland nurses and healthcare assistants strike over ongoing pay dispute
Nurses say Health NZ’s pay offer does not keep up with the cost of living. (File photo) Photo: RNZ About 50 theatre nurses and healthcare assistants (HCAs) at Northland’s Whangārei Hospital are striking on...
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Lake Ōmāpere hoped to be restored to former glory
Lake Ōmāpere in March this year, when an algae bloom turned the water a lurid green. Photo: Supplied / NIWA An ambitious plan to restore the health of Northland’s largest lake is set to...
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