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Pinched petrol leads to pricey penalty

· January 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police An east Auckland man’s charges stepped up a gear after Police made an expensive and unexpected discovery at his property. Police had executed a search warrant...

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Red-hot Black Cap Daryl Mitchell scales new heights

· January 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Daryl Mitchell AFP Black Caps match-winner Daryl Mitchell concedes he’s at the peak of his powers and finally feels “comfortable about how I go about my...

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Kaipara council’s CEO resigns

· January 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Jason Marris’s tenure also spanned Cyclone Gabrielle, the Mangawhai tornado and significant government reform. Supplied The Kaipara District’s chief executive has resigned after three-and-a-half years at...

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Loaded firearm found during search

· January 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Police Eagle-eyed Police who spotted a vehicle of interest in the Manukau area yesterday afternoon have taken a fully loaded firearm off the streets. At about 5.40pm,...

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Watch: Ministers mark start of new granny flats rules

· January 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The Housing, Building and Associate Finance Ministers have marked the start of new rules allowing easier building of small dwellings. Chris Bishop, Chris Penk and Shane...

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Regional Tourism Boost: welcoming more visitors

· January 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More international visitors will be exploring regional New Zealand this year, thanks to a $3.69 million investment from the second round of the Government’s Regional Tourism...

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Waikato gears up for autumn tourism boost

· January 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has announced more than $450,000 in funding for a new international tourism campaign, helping boost the Waikato economy as autumn...

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Granny flat consent exemption takes effect

· January 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealanders can now build granny flats in their backyards without needing building or resource consents, marking a milestone in the Coalition Government’s effort to expand...

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How much do teenage boys really need to eat?

· January 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand You can imagine – or recall – the boasting in the school playground. “How many Weet-Bix can you eat?” one teenage boy asks his mates. “I...