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Police officer who stole Glock had starred in recruitment series

Steven John Karehana admitted stealing a police Glock and giving it to an associate before receiving $5000.

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Four in 10 major MBIE projects missed targets, two immigration fails

The $50 million Biometric Capability Update is among four in 10 Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment project failures in the last year, with MBIE citing 'planning optimism' as a reason for its missed targets.

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Police officer who stole police-issued firearm starred in police recruitment series

Steven John Karehana has pleaded guilty to charges of stealing a police-issued firearm and being in unlawful possession of a police-issued firearm.

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Red-faced candidate apologises for causing crash

Rusty Kane - who is standing as an independent in New Plymouth - and a passenger escaped injury when their car collided with a truck.

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From cannabis convictions to unpaid staff: former publican faces fresh ERA orders

Blair Wallace must personally pay three former Springfield Hotel workers more than $21,000 in outstanding entitlements and costs.

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Police failed to objectively examine scene after Rachel Molloy's death in Mt Eden - IPCA

The IPCA also found officers investigating her death reached conclusions without robust evidence.

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New Zealand signs $1.6 billion deal to buy five navy helicopters and weapons

The Seahawks have anti-submarine torpedoes and air-surface missiles.

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Is it cheaper to buy or rent?

BNZ's current estimates put the annual cash ownership costs for a new house purchase at about 35% of median household incomes, compared to a peak of 50% in 2023.

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‘Time to say goodbye’: Popular gastropub closing after 17 years

The pub’s owners say mounting economic pressures and health concerns are behind the decision to close.

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Former Red Bull F1 boss claims Liam Lawson ‘shouldn’t have been promoted’

Christian Horner has reportedly revealed in his new memoir that the New Zealand driver shouldn't have been promoted to the top team at the start of the 2025 season.

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'We'll be talking health, my friend': Christopher Luxon, Chris Hipkins prepare for final debate

National's leader says health will be a fixture of tonight's final leaders' debate, as Labour challenges him on the issue.

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Political leaders called on to commit to ending youth homelessness

The youth development organisation Kick Back is calling on political leaders to commit to ending homelessness among young people, ahead of the election.

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Police accept failures after woman died following fall at Auckland flats

The IPCA found the initial investigation and communication with Rachel Molloy’s family were inadequate, though later enquiries were thorough.

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Rise of GLP-1 unlocking new opportunities for New Zealand's premium food exports

The rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs giving rise to more nutrition conscious consumers is good news for New Zealand farmers and growers.

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Trade deal with New Zealand kicks in today: Where India gains

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Scott Watson's appeal being heard in Supreme Court

Watson was sentened to life imprisonment for murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in 1998.

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Gunman in tactical vest opens fire outside nightclub after brawl

A witness said at least five shots were fired before the man fled the scene, he is still at large.

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Finland gripped by national broadcaster’s puppy livestream

The latest in "slow TV", Puppy Live is a 24/7 stream of Hilkka and her brand new litter of puppies as they sleep, suckle and play.

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New poll puts election on knife-edge with Opportunity close to 5% threshold

The latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll is pointing to a neck and neck result with the two major parties just over a single percentage point apart.

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Lawyer fined over $240,000 after misconduct findings and ‘appalling’ treatment of staff

The tribunal said the lawyer’s conduct was serious and imposed a four-month suspension alongside financial orders of more than $242,000.