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Waikato Expressway SH1 closed southbound from Te Kauwhata after serious crash

Police were called to the incident on the southbound lanes about 7am.

A serious crash between a car and pedestrian closed part of the Waikato Expressway this morning. Photo / NZME

A serious crash between a car and pedestrian closed part of the Waikato Expressway this morning. Photo / NZME

A serious crash between a car and pedestrian closed part of the Waikato Expressway this morning. Photo / NZME

A serious crash between a car and pedestrian closed part of the Waikato Expressway this morning. Photo / NZME
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Trump says truce is on ‘life support’ after rejecting Iran’s response to peace plan as ‘unacceptable’

President's reaction sent oil prices soaring and dashed any hopes of an end to the war.

US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 11, 2026. Photo / AFP

US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 11, 2026. Photo / AFP

US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 11, 2026. Photo / AFP

US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 11, 2026. Photo / AFP
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Media Insider: Hayu streaming service relaunches in New Zealand with expanded offering

NBCUniversal's Hayu re-launches with new shows ahead of HBO Max's arrival.

NBCUniversal's Hayu is expanding in New Zealand, offering exclusive TV series such as season four and five of Hacks.

NBCUniversal's Hayu is expanding in New Zealand, offering exclusive TV series such as season four and five of Hacks.

NBCUniversal's Hayu is expanding in New Zealand, offering exclusive TV series such as season four and five of Hacks.

NBCUniversal's Hayu is expanding in New Zealand, offering exclusive TV series such as season four and five of Hacks.
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Central Hawke’s Bay crash victim Matthew Dasent remembered as ‘superhero’ father

Matthew Dasent remembered as the kind of man who gave his singlet away in a snowstorm.

Takapau dairy farmer and father Matthew John Dasent, 58, died after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2. Image / Composite

Takapau dairy farmer and father Matthew John Dasent, 58, died after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2. Image / Composite

Takapau dairy farmer and father Matthew John Dasent, 58, died after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2. Image / Composite

Takapau dairy farmer and father Matthew John Dasent, 58, died after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2. Image / Composite
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Media Insider: Ex-TVNZ Sunday host Miriama Kamo questions broadcaster’s support of former political editor Maiki Sherman

Miriama Kamo: 'It feels like the hard work laid down by so many ... is being decimated.'

Former TVNZ Sunday presenter Miriama Kamo has questioned TVNZ's support of its now departed political editor Maiki Sherman (inset). Photos / TVNZ

Former TVNZ Sunday presenter Miriama Kamo has questioned TVNZ's support of its now departed political editor Maiki Sherman (inset). Photos / TVNZ

Former TVNZ Sunday presenter Miriama Kamo has questioned TVNZ's support of its now departed political editor Maiki Sherman (inset). Photos / TVNZ

Former TVNZ Sunday presenter Miriama Kamo has questioned TVNZ's support of its now departed political editor Maiki Sherman (inset). Photos / TVNZ
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Disbarred lawyer Jesse Seang Ty Nguy’s Devonport home in ANZ mortgagee sale

The Law Society and multiple former clients have lodged caveats against the title.

The Vauxhall Rd, Devonport home is being sold by ANZ through Barfoot & Thompson via mortgagee tender. It has a CV of $3.58 million. Photo / Supplied

The Vauxhall Rd, Devonport home is being sold by ANZ through Barfoot & Thompson via mortgagee tender. It has a CV of $3.58 million. Photo / Supplied

The Vauxhall Rd, Devonport home is being sold by ANZ through Barfoot & Thompson via mortgagee tender. It has a CV of $3.58 million. Photo / Supplied

The Vauxhall Rd, Devonport home is being sold by ANZ through Barfoot & Thompson via mortgagee tender. It has a CV of $3.58 million. Photo / Supplied
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Hello Sailor mourn death of NZ Music Hall of Fame member and producer Stuart Pearce

The Kiwi veteran worked on several of New Zealand’s most iconic songs.

Hello Sailor being inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the 2011 APRA Silver Scroll Awards in Auckland. Pictured are band members (back, from left) Dave McArtney, Graham Brazier, Harry Lyon; (front, from left) Paul Woolright, Stuart Pearce and Rick Ball. Photo / Steven McNicholl

Hello Sailor being inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the 2011 APRA Silver Scroll Awards in Auckland. Pictured are band members (back, from left) Dave McArtney, Graham Brazier, Harry Lyon; (front, from left) Paul Woolright, Stuart Pearce and Rick Ball. Photo / Steven McNicholl

Hello Sailor being inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the 2011 APRA Silver Scroll Awards in Auckland. Pictured are band members (back, from left) Dave McArtney, Graham Brazier, Harry Lyon; (front, from left) Paul Woolright, Stuart Pearce and Rick Ball. Photo / Steven McNicholl

Hello Sailor being inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the 2011 APRA Silver Scroll Awards in Auckland. Pictured are band members (back, from left) Dave McArtney, Graham Brazier, Harry Lyon; (front, from left) Paul Woolright, Stuart Pearce and Rick Ball. Photo / Steven McNicholl
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Secrecy remains over ‘traitor’ soldier who thought he was spying on NZ

He admitted attempted espionage after a 2019 undercover sting.

The soldier, seen here during his court martial, can still not be named. Photo / Adele Rycroft

The soldier, seen here during his court martial, can still not be named. Photo / Adele Rycroft

The soldier, seen here during his court martial, can still not be named. Photo / Adele Rycroft

The soldier, seen here during his court martial, can still not be named. Photo / Adele Rycroft
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Levin crash: One in serious condition after vehicle and person collision

St John took one person to Palmerston North Hospital in a serious condition.

A crash involving a vehicle and person occurred on SH1 just north of Levin. Photo / Alex Cairns

A crash involving a vehicle and person occurred on SH1 just north of Levin. Photo / Alex Cairns

A crash involving a vehicle and person occurred on SH1 just north of Levin. Photo / Alex Cairns

A crash involving a vehicle and person occurred on SH1 just north of Levin. Photo / Alex Cairns
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