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Two arrested, one charged over emailed school threat
Waiuku College was one of two schools named in an email threat sent overnight on Wednesday to a number of organisations, including RNZ.

Wellington Cable Car website hacked, scam emails sent
A scammer pretending to be NZTA is telling people their vehicle registration is due, linking to a fake website that asks for payment.

Auckland’s 1561 speed limit changes explained
The speed limit changes, costing $8.8m, roll out on Auckland roads from Monday.

'Confronting' 111 call played for jury presiding over murder trial
An alleged murder victim can be heard ‘moaning and groaning’ as he lay dying on the floor during the 12-minute long phone call.

Five reasons Trump escapees should follow Rosie O’Donnell out of the US, but move to NZ
There’s no golden ticket to New Zealand, but our “golden visa” could be the next best thing.

Destiny Church protesters fined for walking on Auckland motorway
Police have fined 20 people for walking on Auckland's motorway during a protest led by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki last November.

PNG parliament amends constitution further limiting access to votes of no confidence
The Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed a significant constitutional amendment, introducing an 18-month grace period following any unsuccessful Vote of No Confidence (VONC) against a sitting Prime Minister.

Council hopes to get speed review over the line
South Wairarapa District Council is to write to Transport Minister Chris Bishop urging him to approve its already-consulted-on speed management plan.

‘A place of stillness’: The idyllic sliver of land where police are looking for Tom Phillips
Te Maika, situated about 30km southwest from Hamilton, is a small area of ancient rocks and ever-shifting sands that form the southern heads of Kawhia Harbour.

Whangarei District Council locked in a battle of wills with Ministry of Health over fluoridation
Whangarei councillors will be asked to revoke an earlier decision not to fluoridate the city's water supply.

Auckland and Wellington renters paying less, new data shows
Renters in two major cities may be paying less than they were a year ago, according to new data.

‘We miss him’: Hurricanes holding out for All Black’s return
The classy centre is yet to take the field for the Hurricanes this season.

Man charged as police investigate threatening email to Auckland schools
Investigation leads to Mangere East search warrant, further charges expected.

Winston's war on woke moves into the classroom, as Labour compares him to Trump
The NZ First leader has claimed victory as sex-ed guidelines are removed, while the Opposition says his focus on diversity and relationships imitates the US president.

Police 'extremely concerned' as person hospitalised after taking unknown substance
It comes after three were found unresponsive at a property in Wairarapa after taking illicit substances.

Former tax agent sentenced to home detention for sustained fraud
Chafic Georges received 12 months, after appearing on 19 tax fraud charges.

Former All Black on NZ’s concussion problem: ‘More needs to be done’
Experts warn grassroots rugby is lagging behind professional rugby in concussion awareness.

‘Most will be disestablished’: Pera Paniora on Maori wards and brutal referendum truth
Her own seat was scrapped for the next election, but the Kaipara Maori ward councillor says “kia kaha” to her colleagues across the motu.

Watch: Rare Fiordland great white footage a 'shock' to researchers
A curious great white shark has been captured eyeballing a camera set up to record footage of fish species in Fiordland and snapping at a bait pot.