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Police probe actions of officer who took phone from witness after pepper spray incident
Police say the officer used pepper spray to “regain control of the situation.”
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- SportssportsOct 21, 2026
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‘I buggered that up’: Silver Ferns coach owns mistake in win over Aussies
"I buggered that up a little bit,'' Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua bluntly stated. "I should have gone earlier ... That's my fault, actually.''
Stuff - WorldworldOct 21, 2026
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Warning for NZ as website go dark around world in security scare
The National Cyber Security Centre encouraged local organisations to apply the recommended fix as soon as possible.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 21, 2026
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Manhunt continues for prisoner who fled on compassionate bail
Cain Te-Kahurangi Hanara is believed to be in wider Auckland after failing to return to prison following compassionate bail.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 21, 2026
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Labour promises to hire 1000 more teacher aides
The policy would cost $80 million over four years.
RNZ - PoliticspoliticsOct 21, 2026
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Mother explains child’s actions after he lands a punch on the PM
A mother has had to come to the defence of her four-year-old son after he appeared to punch Prime Minister Christopher Luxon unprovoked in the midriff in a video segment aired on the evening news.
Stuff - HealthhealthOct 21, 2026
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Polluted Lake Ōmāpere should be returned to health within next 10 years
The group working to clean up the largest and most polluted lake in Northland says it is now optimistic about the lake's recovery from an ecological collapse in the 1980s which wiped out most of its aquatic life.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 21, 2026
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44-year-old motorcycle business collapses owing $535,000
Crawford Motorcycles in Invercargill owes Inland Revenue $166,000 and four former staff $18,000 in holiday pay after going into liquidation.
Stuff - PoliticspoliticsOct 21, 2026
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National promises more affordable homes for older people
The election pledge does not include any additional funding, but guarantees seniors a minimum share of future places.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 21, 2026
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Sports Tribunal finds Croquet NZ repeatedly denied player a fair selection process
A top croquet player repeatedly left out of the New Zealand team was denied a fair selection process, the Sports Tribunal found.
Stuff - HealthhealthOct 21, 2026
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'Seagulls fighting over the last chip': GP says no parties have answers for health
There is little comfort in listening to politicians at the moment, a Northland doctor says.
RNZ - HealthhealthOct 21, 2026
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‘I’ve aged out’: Sheryl Crow says her best music may never be heard
At 64, Sheryl Crow reflects on losing Dolly Parton, surviving cancer, raising teenagers and making what she calls her best music.
Stuff - BusinessbusinessOct 21, 2026
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NZ Shareholders Association changes name to better reflect how people invest money
"Many New Zealanders see themselves as investors, not only shareholders," chief executive Oliver Mander said.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 21, 2026
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Hypothermic teenagers rescued after becoming stranded off Auckland beach
A police officer swam out to two teenage boys as they began suffering hypothermia while stranded off an Auckland beach.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 21, 2026
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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 21, 2026
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Beethoven’s best-known ‘banger’ is returning to New Zealand stages
A 75-strong NZSO will perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in Wellington and Dunedin this November.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 21, 2026
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Watch: Councillor booted after ‘giving away revenue to our mates’ claim
Robert Lee was ejected from a council meeting after a heated exchange with Mayor Tania Tapsell over the future administration of reserve land.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 21, 2026
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‘It touched the boys’ hearts’: Eli Katoa’s emotional return to Tonga squad
The former Warriors star has not played since he needed fluid drained from his brain after suffering three separate blows to the head before and during Tonga’s Pacific Championships clash with New Zealand last November.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 21, 2026
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Security worker could guard the same place he stole from, authority warns
Rory Aldridge has lost his security certificate after two stolen property convictions and an earlier shoplifting admission.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 21, 2026
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Quiz: The Hard Word ... having no concern for something important or serious
One word, one clue, one minute. Can you solve today’s Hard Word?
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