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'Series of failures': Watchdog slams Oranga Tamariki, again
Peter Boshier said the agency didn't appropriately respond to reports of abuse against pre-school and primary-aged children.

Man who ripped off Covid-19 support scheme sentenced
A Waikato man who falsely claimed nearly $200,000 in Covid-19 support money has been sentenced to home detention.

Live: Open home held at site of Yanfei Bao's alleged murder four days later
Real estate agent Steven Golding, one of the last people to see Bao alive, confirmed that an open home was held at the Trevor St home just days after her death.

Muriwai Beach to close to cars over Guy Fawkes, New Year's
Auckland Council will again restrict car access to Muriwai Beach during Guy Fawkes and New Year's due to increased fire risk.

Zimbabwe obliterate T20 world record total
The records for most sixes hit and most expensive bowling figures also tumbled in Nairobi.

Cancer Control Agency to recommend funding up to 12 new blood cancer drugs
The Pharmac minister says the Government, despite the recommendation, “is not committed to funding any particular drug unless Pharmac chooses to fund it”.

The mystery of the ‘big bass drum’ sounds heard in rural town might be solved
A funny rumbling noise, said to sound like a big bass drum, was heard in rural west Auckland last Sunday - and on some other days.

IKE 1H FY25 Performance Update
Solid subscription revenue growth with an exit run rate of ~NZ$13.2m annualised (+34% vs pcp)

Insurance premiums 'increased horrendously' Consumer NZ expert says
House insurance in particular has soared by 97 percent in the past decade, Consumer NZ says.

'We will be talking about the future of negotiations': Rabuka on mission to New Caledonia
The Fijian Prime Minister says he will take a back seat in the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum fact-finding mission to New Caledonia.

Forestry block fire in west Christchurch
Fire and Emergency is urging people not to light fires in Canterbury today because of strong winds.

Meth beer manslaughter accused was duped by friend, court hears
Himatjit Singh Kahlon’s friend took advantage of his helpful nature to rope him into his meth operation, the defence argues.

Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86
The actor also appeared in hit 1980s television shows Wonder Woman and The Love Boat.

Govt accused of 'overreach' with late changes to RMA legisalation
One councillor says it's a "significant undermining of local democracy".

Watch: Haaland scores outrageous goal for Man City in the Champions League
Erling Haaland scored an outrageous backheel volley to issue a timely reminder of his credentials as a potential Ballon d'Or winner.

Watch: Kiwi handcuffed and removed from Air NZ flight
The man is seen being led away in handcuffs at Melbourne Airport and is being charged with allegedly assaulting a crew member.

Several Waikato District buildings identified as earthquake prone
Initial checks by the council found 28 sites fell well below the quake-prone threshold of building standards.

Huge $30.2 million lotto prize yet to be claimed
The couple who sold the winning ticket at their Superette in Auckland are feeling lucky.

Live: Yanfei Bao’s colleague was one of the last people to hear from her
Real estate agent Steven Golding appeared as a witness at the High Court in Christchurch during the fourth day of the trial for the murder of Yanfei Bao.

Carbon monoxide leak probed after deaths at English elderly home
Three people were found dead after a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a care home for the elderly in southwest England.