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Fatal crashes – Tangiteroria and Tangiwai

News April 17, 2026

Fatal crash SH 14 Tangiteroria, Northland One person has died following a serious crash in Tangiteroria on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services were called to a single...

Fuel shock threatens construction costs surge

Rising fuel prices linked to conflict in the Middle East are expected to drive sharp increases across the construction sector, with experts warning the...

Contract questions raised over Jackson’s family links

Documents obtained under the Official Information Act have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest involving Labour MP Willie Jackson, after a charity led...

Second round of US-Iran talks being discussed – White House

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran is ready for dialogue, but won’t let Washington impose its terms. The US is in discussions on staging...

Update: Fatal water incident, Kawerau

Local kaumatua have performed karakia and placed a rahui on the Tarawera River following two tragic deaths from a water-related incident this afternoon in...

Two dead in water-related incident near Kawerau

Two people have died after a water-related incident in the Tarawera River near Boyce Park late this morning. "Emergency services were called to the scene...

Police collar alleged fuel thief

An alleged fuel thief and his partner have been arrested in the Waikato thanks to a working security camera and a quick tip-off. Police were...

Picton port upgrade plan opens for public feedback

Public consultation has begun on a proposal to help fund major upgrades at Picton’s port, with the Marlborough District Council launching a process tied...

Man arrested over offensive graffiti at Papatoetoe school

Police have arrested a man over offensive graffiti located outside a Papatoetoe school last weekend. Enquiries have been ongoing throughout the week. Inspector Dave Christoffersen, Counties...

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Armed robbers seized around 25 people inside a Naples bank branch; the hostages were freed in a police raid. Armed...

Ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon – Trump

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A ten-day truce will begin at 5 PM EST (22:00 GMT) on Thursday following talks between the sides, the...

Australia secures diesel shipments as government activates fuel security powers

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Australia has moved to strengthen its fuel reserves, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirming the government has backed the...

US DOJ seeks to overturn J6 convictions

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The US Department of Justice has asked a federal appeals court to overturn convictions against several members of the...

New Hungarian PM rejects majority of EU demands

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Newly-elected Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has indicated he would meet only four of the European Union’s 27 conditions,...

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Fatal crashes – Tangiteroria and Tangiwai

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Fatal crash SH 14 Tangiteroria, Northland One person has died...

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US-Israel strikes and Tehran’s retaliation are pushing oil and...

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From war hero to war criminal: One man’s fate is breaking a country’s politics in half

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Ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon – Trump

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