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East Coast earthquakes: Shallow quakes hit off Te Kaha tonight

5 May 2026 at 08:26
Residents who felt the earthquakes have shared rattled nerves and shaking homes.

Three low-intensity earthquakes struck off the East coast of the North Island. Photo / Earth Sciences New Zealand

Three low-intensity earthquakes struck off the East coast of the North Island. Photo / Earth Sciences New Zealand

Three low-intensity earthquakes struck off the East coast of the North Island. Photo / Earth Sciences New Zealand

Three low-intensity earthquakes struck off the East coast of the North Island. Photo / Earth Sciences New Zealand
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Bus driver found guilty of trapping student on bus, indecently assaulting her

By: Ella Scott-Fleming
5 May 2026 at 07:00
The driver said he grabbed her wrist as she'd stolen something, but a judge didn't buy it.

The international student was the only passenger on the bus heading to West Auckland when she was groped just after 10pm. Photo / 123RF

The international student was the only passenger on the bus heading to West Auckland when she was groped just after 10pm. Photo / 123RF

The international student was the only passenger on the bus heading to West Auckland when she was groped just after 10pm. Photo / 123RF

The international student was the only passenger on the bus heading to West Auckland when she was groped just after 10pm. Photo / 123RF
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New Zealand Fashion Week 2026 schedule: First look at designers, group shows and off-site showcases

By: Madeleine Crutchley
5 May 2026 at 07:00
Harris Tapper, Twenty Seven Names, Kāhui Collective and Caitlin Crisp confirmed for 2026.

A look from the NZFW opening show Into The Archives in 2025.

A look from the NZFW opening show Into The Archives in 2025.

A look from the NZFW opening show Into The Archives in 2025.

A look from the NZFW opening show Into The Archives in 2025.
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NZ sharemarket rattled by Gentrack, down 0.4% – Market close

5 May 2026 at 06:19
The S&P/NZ 50 Index closed at 13,035.7, down 61.98 points or 0.47%.

Leading tech stock Gentrack slumped $2.09 or 34.66% to $3.94 – its lowest level since November 2019.

Leading tech stock Gentrack slumped $2.09 or 34.66% to $3.94 – its lowest level since November 2019.

Leading tech stock Gentrack slumped $2.09 or 34.66% to $3.94 – its lowest level since November 2019.

Leading tech stock Gentrack slumped $2.09 or 34.66% to $3.94 – its lowest level since November 2019.
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Nelson rape: Mohammed Aziz who fled the country jailed for nine years after years of abuse

By: Tracy Neal
5 May 2026 at 06:00
Mohammed Aziz fled overseas after giving DNA but was arrested at Auckland Airport.

Mohammed Aziz has been sentenced in the Nelson District Court to nine years in prison for raping a teenage girl twice weekly for almost six years. Photo / Tracy Neal

Mohammed Aziz has been sentenced in the Nelson District Court to nine years in prison for raping a teenage girl twice weekly for almost six years. Photo / Tracy Neal

Mohammed Aziz has been sentenced in the Nelson District Court to nine years in prison for raping a teenage girl twice weekly for almost six years. Photo / Tracy Neal

Mohammed Aziz has been sentenced in the Nelson District Court to nine years in prison for raping a teenage girl twice weekly for almost six years. Photo / Tracy Neal
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Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan surprises diners at Auckland’s Soul Bar

5 May 2026 at 05:00
The 72-year-old was dining with wife Keely Shaye Smith and one of his sons.

Pierce Brosnan was seen eating at Soul Bar & Restaurant at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

Pierce Brosnan was seen eating at Soul Bar & Restaurant at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

Pierce Brosnan was seen eating at Soul Bar & Restaurant at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

Pierce Brosnan was seen eating at Soul Bar & Restaurant at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.
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Iconic Auckland Eats 2026: Depot Slider Makes Top 100 For Sixth Year

By: Kim Knight
5 May 2026 at 05:00
The city's Top 100 iconic eats have been named. How many have you tried?

They're back ... Depot's fish slider has just been named on the Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 list for the sixth time. Photo / Babiche Martens

They're back ... Depot's fish slider has just been named on the Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 list for the sixth time. Photo / Babiche Martens

They're back ... Depot's fish slider has just been named on the Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 list for the sixth time. Photo / Babiche Martens

They're back ... Depot's fish slider has just been named on the Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 list for the sixth time. Photo / Babiche Martens
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West Auckland stabbings: Officer injured, two wounded in Rānui attacks

5 May 2026 at 04:17
Two people have been arrested after two separate stabbing incidents in Rānui.

A second stabbing unfolded outside a Swanson Road medical centre soon after. Photo / Google Maps

A second stabbing unfolded outside a Swanson Road medical centre soon after. Photo / Google Maps

A second stabbing unfolded outside a Swanson Road medical centre soon after. Photo / Google Maps

A second stabbing unfolded outside a Swanson Road medical centre soon after. Photo / Google Maps
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Global DJ Liv Nervo and the inside story of her wealthy Kiwi love Matt Pringle – and his secret

By: David Fisher
5 May 2026 at 04:00
DJ Liv Nervo and Kiwi Matt Pringle had big plans – but there were things she didn't know.

DJ Liv Nervo with New Zealand businessman Matt Pringle. She discovered his double life on a surprise visit to New Zealand.

DJ Liv Nervo with New Zealand businessman Matt Pringle. She discovered his double life on a surprise visit to New Zealand.

DJ Liv Nervo with New Zealand businessman Matt Pringle. She discovered his double life on a surprise visit to New Zealand.

DJ Liv Nervo with New Zealand businessman Matt Pringle. She discovered his double life on a surprise visit to New Zealand.
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Former Hawke’s Bay fisheries officer Craig Petherick reflects on life’s work as he enters retirement

By: Michaela Gower
4 May 2026 at 20:48
Craig Petherick knew his life's mission: 'We are in the business of protecting the fish.'

Former MPI Fisheries officer Craig Petherick on a mission in Mahia.

Former MPI Fisheries officer Craig Petherick on a mission in Mahia.

Former MPI Fisheries officer Craig Petherick on a mission in Mahia.

Former MPI Fisheries officer Craig Petherick on a mission in Mahia.
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Man’s ‘frightening’ alleged attack on two people at Upper Hutt liquor store earns assault charges

By: Janhavi Gosavi
5 May 2026 at 00:55
Police charged the man with with three counts of common assault and trespassed him.

Footage shows customers and staff scrambling to escape as the incident unfolds.

Footage shows customers and staff scrambling to escape as the incident unfolds.

Footage shows customers and staff scrambling to escape as the incident unfolds.

Footage shows customers and staff scrambling to escape as the incident unfolds.
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ANZ loses $125m class action, considers appealing High Court decision

By: Jenée Tibshraeny
5 May 2026 at 00:37
ANZ is considering appealing the High Court decision.

ANZ has to reimburse customers affected by the CCCFA breach all their borrowing costs for the duration of the breach. Photo / Alex Burton

ANZ has to reimburse customers affected by the CCCFA breach all their borrowing costs for the duration of the breach. Photo / Alex Burton

ANZ has to reimburse customers affected by the CCCFA breach all their borrowing costs for the duration of the breach. Photo / Alex Burton

ANZ has to reimburse customers affected by the CCCFA breach all their borrowing costs for the duration of the breach. Photo / Alex Burton
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