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Loud bang followed by smoke: Tourist recalls tourist vessel sinking in Akaroa
The passenger said he heard a loud sound, as if the boat had run over something, followed by a whizzing sound.
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Roads closed, cordons in place as hundreds gathered for Auckland protests
4:56 pm todayThe first protest was led by Destiny Church-affiliated Freedom and Rights Coalition and the second by Toitū te Aroha across Auckland's CBD.
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'Pay our respects': Surfers' paddleout tribute to Mount landslide victims
about 1 hour agoThe paddleout was organised by Surfing New Zealand and Bay Boardriders, who are hosting an event at Mount Maunganui.
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Remains of Rotorua woman Susan Knowles formally identified
3:28 pm todayThe remains of the Mount Maunganui landslide victim have been formally identified by the coroner.
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Emotional day as Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement becomes law
5:51 pm today"I'm thrilled to bits and I'm thinking of our tūpuna and all those who fought to get us here."
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Mt Maunganui landslide: Fire and Emergency team return home
2:34 pm todayOne of the teams that have worked at the tragic Mt Maunganui campground landslide are returning home.
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Bright 'shooting star' lights up sky, delights viewers
5:45 pm todayA large flash that lit up the night sky over much of New Zealand was captured by a live feed camera and prompted speculation it could have been a meteor. Video
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One in five ERO-scrutinised schools needs external support or intervention
10:35 am todayTwenty-one recently published Education Review office reports say the schools need statutory managers, a commissioner or guidance.
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Protesters retreat after squaring off with police at motorway cordon
2:07 pm todayA Brian Tamaki-led protest moved back to Victoria Park, while a protest led by Toitū te Aroha marched up Queen Street.
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Hospitals IT failure follows start of new group to fix old systems
8:05 am todayAn IT failure that forced some hospitals to rely on pen and paper for 12 hours follows closely on the government setting up a new centre to try to fix the plethora of weak old systems.
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Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson declined parole for a fifth time
6:54 am todayThe 54-year-old has been in prison since June 1999 for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.
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One dead, another seriously injured after Dunedin crash
10:16 am todayOne person has died after a single vehicle crash on Wickliffe Road in Port Chalmers on Friday night.
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'Our hearts are broken': Parents mourn daughter killed in landslide
30 Jan 2026Sharon Maccanico, 15, was one of six victims of the deadly slip at the Mount Maunganui campground last week.
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Circus tent rises on 2026 election
4:52 am todayOnce the election date is announced, politics can disintegrate into a toxic mess. Don't expect this year to be any different.
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Killer at high-risk of reoffending against partners
30 Jan 2026Clayton Weatherston was declined parole after 18 years in jail for the murder of Sophie Elliott.
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Cybersecurity group identifies person behind Manage My Health hack
30 Jan 2026The International Online Crime Coordination Centre has been tracking the hacker following the breach.
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'Still moving': Monster slip buries key Northland road
The active slip is complicating efforts to reopen the road which serves a number of east coast communities.
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Media granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips' case
Strict reporting conditions mean nothing else can be said about the judge's decision.
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Pest discovery sees semi-retired investigator back on the job
30 Jan 2026Detector Gadget, a rodent sniffer dog, is patrolling Ulva Island, Te Wharawhara after a young female rat was found in a trap there earlier this month.
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Twin protests set to cause traffic woes for Auckland
11:53 am todayPolice say commuters should expect delays in Auckland's central city on Saturday with two protests planned.
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New 60-bed unit opens at NZ's largest forensic mental health facility
30 Jan 2026The $162 million building will replace leaky, ageing units with ongoing air quality issues.
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Concern GPs not ready for 'neurodiversity tsunami'
30 Jan 2026Getting a diagnosis will be easier from next week after a law change - but doctors will not be funded for it.
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'Lost her life trying to save everyone else': Third landslide victim identified
30 Jan 2026Lisa Maclennan's husband said she was incredibly selfless and would never shy away from a challenge.
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PM to go to Waitangi, but not for the whole week
Christopher Luxon opted to stay away from Northland last year.
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Defence Force flies out 140 staff to weather-affected East Coast
A Royal New Zealand Air Force helicopter is helping provide access to isolated communities.
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Are we stuck in a 'crisis and response' pattern?
Experts say the bill for disasters will only continue to rise unless we make changes.
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Staff, public deserve answers after major IT outage at hospitals, union says
30 Jan 2026The most recent IT outage to hospitals in the upper North Island happened over a 12-hour period between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Audio
Top News stories
- More than 40 rescued before tourist boat capsized at Akaroa
- Two protests in Auckland's CBD monitored by police with cordons, road closures
- English cricketer Harry Brooks admits lying about Wellington nightclub incident
- Surfers pay tribute to those killed in Mount Maunganui landslide
- Remains of Rotorua woman Susan Knowles formally identified by coroner
