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South Auckland dancer jailed for indecent assaults on teen performers

30 April 2026 at 08:00
Panapa Fagaio's victims thought of him 'like a brother'.

Panapa Fagaio indecently assaulted three 17-year-olds, and subjected one of them to sexual violation. Photo / Stock Image 123rf

Panapa Fagaio indecently assaulted three 17-year-olds, and subjected one of them to sexual violation. Photo / Stock Image 123rf

Panapa Fagaio indecently assaulted three 17-year-olds, and subjected one of them to sexual violation. Photo / Stock Image 123rf

Panapa Fagaio indecently assaulted three 17-year-olds, and subjected one of them to sexual violation. Photo / Stock Image 123rf

Rare comet C/2025 R3: How and when to see it in New Zealand night skies

30 April 2026 at 08:00
It is best seen within an hour after sunset low in the western sky.

A photograph of the R3 comet from Point Chevalier Beach. Photo / Rohit Vig

A photograph of the R3 comet from Point Chevalier Beach. Photo / Rohit Vig

A photograph of the R3 comet from Point Chevalier Beach. Photo / Rohit Vig

A photograph of the R3 comet from Point Chevalier Beach. Photo / Rohit Vig

Body of Sharon Granites, 5, found days after alleged abduction from Alice Springs home, police confirm

30 April 2026 at 04:33
Police suspect 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis may have taken the child from her home.

The body of missing Alice Springs 5-year-old Sharon Granites has been found after her alleged abduction, police have confirmed. Photo / NT Police

The body of missing Alice Springs 5-year-old Sharon Granites has been found after her alleged abduction, police have confirmed. Photo / NT Police

The body of missing Alice Springs 5-year-old Sharon Granites has been found after her alleged abduction, police have confirmed. Photo / NT Police

The body of missing Alice Springs 5-year-old Sharon Granites has been found after her alleged abduction, police have confirmed. Photo / NT Police

PM takes gloves off as Peters crosses line; what really happened between journos at Beehive ‘slur’ event – Audrey Young

30 April 2026 at 00:59
OPINION: There's been drama aplenty both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman (left) and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman (left) and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman (left) and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman (left) and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Judging the judges: Almost 3000 complaints about New Zealand courtroom conduct include bullying and bias

29 April 2026 at 17:00
Judging the judges: some complaints against judges are upheld, most are dismissed.

New Zealand judges attract hundreds of complaints, some from vexatious litigants.

New Zealand judges attract hundreds of complaints, some from vexatious litigants.

New Zealand judges attract hundreds of complaints, some from vexatious litigants.

New Zealand judges attract hundreds of complaints, some from vexatious litigants.

The essential health checks older Kiwis should not skip

29 April 2026 at 22:53
By the time you are 45, it is time to be proactive to catch diseases before symptoms show.

With a health system under increasing pressure, Kiwis, as they age, will increasingly need to take responsibility to keep up their health checks. Photo / Getty Images

With a health system under increasing pressure, Kiwis, as they age, will increasingly need to take responsibility to keep up their health checks. Photo / Getty Images

With a health system under increasing pressure, Kiwis, as they age, will increasingly need to take responsibility to keep up their health checks. Photo / Getty Images

With a health system under increasing pressure, Kiwis, as they age, will increasingly need to take responsibility to keep up their health checks. Photo / Getty Images

Auckland mum denied sole parent benefit after partner applies first

29 April 2026 at 22:34
MSD said it assessed which parent had greater responsibility for the children.

Auckland woman Philippa Millanta cannot receive the sole parent benefit despite having 50/50 custody of her two children.

Auckland woman Philippa Millanta cannot receive the sole parent benefit despite having 50/50 custody of her two children.

Auckland woman Philippa Millanta cannot receive the sole parent benefit despite having 50/50 custody of her two children.

Auckland woman Philippa Millanta cannot receive the sole parent benefit despite having 50/50 custody of her two children.

Two people killed in crash between car and truck near Kinleith, SH1 reopens

29 April 2026 at 18:37
Firefighters from Tokoroa, Putāruru and Rotorua were at the scene late into the night.

A serious crash between a car and a truck has led to the closure of State Highway 1 between Kinleith and Ātiamuri. Image / Google Maps

A serious crash between a car and a truck has led to the closure of State Highway 1 between Kinleith and Ātiamuri. Image / Google Maps

A serious crash between a car and a truck has led to the closure of State Highway 1 between Kinleith and Ātiamuri. Image / Google Maps

A serious crash between a car and a truck has led to the closure of State Highway 1 between Kinleith and Ātiamuri. Image / Google Maps

Central Hawke’s Bay community fights back at claim Burnside Bridge replacement is ‘unviable’

29 April 2026 at 18:00
'I would love to understand where that difference is coming from,' bridge builder says.

Farmer Dave Ellison is fighting for a better solution for Burnside Bridge, which faces removal.

Farmer Dave Ellison is fighting for a better solution for Burnside Bridge, which faces removal.

Farmer Dave Ellison is fighting for a better solution for Burnside Bridge, which faces removal.

Farmer Dave Ellison is fighting for a better solution for Burnside Bridge, which faces removal.

Luxon, Peters in crisis talks after NZ First leader releases emails showing PM wanted explicit Iran war backing

29 April 2026 at 17:00
Newly-released emails show Winston Peters shot down Luxon's support for the US war.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters held crisis talks in the Beehive last night. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters held crisis talks in the Beehive last night. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters held crisis talks in the Beehive last night. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters held crisis talks in the Beehive last night. Photo / Mark Mitchell
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