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A family's golden retriever was struck and killed by a driver who allegedly sped towards members of the public in Silverdale before running the dog over. (File image)

Driver allegedly sped at people before killing dog in Silverdale

The 52-year-old appeared in court charged with unlawful intimidation, driving while disqualified, reckless driving and reckless ill-treatment of an animal.

National leader Christopher Luxon announces a South Island growth plan in Christchurch on Friday.

Politics

National pivots to South Island growth plan: 'Powerhouse'

National unveiled a South Island growth package as it seeks to move past leadership turmoil, with Labour accusing it of neglecting the region and recycling old promises.

1:30

Crime and Justice

'Any air rifle can kill a person': What are they and what are the rules?

Yesterday, a man was shot as he approached Auckland’s Sylvia Park Shopping Centre carrying an air rifle – but how dangerous are they?

New Zealand

CRL: New bus, T3 lanes proposed for busy Auckland roads

Auckland Transport said the proposed new lanes were intended to improve how Aucklanders reached the new stations.

Queentsown airport had the second growth in overseas visitor arrivals in South Island, exceeded by Christchurch.

New Zealand

G'day mate: Australia tourist arrivals in New Zealand hit record

Stats NZ said the increase was almost 300,000 people, and visitors from Australia and China made up two-thirds of the lift.

The new mum is assisted away from the Browns Plains police station in Queensland.

World

Queensland officers help deliver baby girl in police station driveway

Police were returning to the station on Tuesday when they were flagged down by a panicked father in a red hatchback.

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters addresses the party's campaign launch on Sunday in Auckland.

Politics

As NZ First dips in recent poll, Winston Peters faces a choice

Analysis: With less than three months until the country goes to the polls, Winston Peters is at a fork in the road.

Police officers at Auckland's Sylvia Park.

Crime and Justice

Man, 33, shot dead at Sylvia Park shopping centre named by police

Police named the man with a stolen air rifle shot dead by police as Hapai Otene, 33.

3:55

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks to supporters at Chelmsford City Racecourse, Friday May 8, 2026, in Essex, England, following the 2026 local election results.

World

Nigel Farage beats Count Binface in widely mocked by-election

The Reform UK leader won back a seat he quit in July amid an investigation into whether he failed to report an NZ$11.5m gift from a crypto billionaire overseas.

Philip Polkinghorne speaks at the inquest

Crime and Justice

Philip Polkinghorne denies direct accusation he killed his wife

Cleared of Pauline Hanna's 2021 murder at a trial two years ago, Polkinghorne chose not to give evidence there but has been compelled to at the coroner's inquest.

2:41

Crime and Justice

Man, 33, shot dead at Sylvia Park shopping centre named by police

Police named the man with a stolen air rifle shot dead by police as Hapai Otene, 33.

3:55

World

Nigel Farage beats Count Binface in widely mocked by-election

The Reform UK leader won back a seat he quit in July amid an investigation into whether he failed to report an NZ$11.5m gift from a crypto billionaire overseas.

Crime and Justice

Philip Polkinghorne denies direct accusation he killed his wife

Cleared of Pauline Hanna's 2021 murder at a trial two years ago, Polkinghorne chose not to give evidence there but has been compelled to at the coroner's inquest.

2:41

Crime and Justice

Driver allegedly sped at people before killing dog in Silverdale

The 52-year-old appeared in court charged with unlawful intimidation, driving while disqualified, reckless driving and reckless ill-treatment of an animal.

Politics

National pivots to South Island growth plan: 'Powerhouse'

National unveiled a South Island growth package as it seeks to move past leadership turmoil, with Labour accusing it of neglecting the region and recycling old promises.

1:30

Crime and Justice

'Any air rifle can kill a person': What are they and what are the rules?

Yesterday, a man was shot as he approached Auckland’s Sylvia Park Shopping Centre carrying an air rifle – but how dangerous are they?

New Zealand

CRL: New bus, T3 lanes proposed for busy Auckland roads

Auckland Transport said the proposed new lanes were intended to improve how Aucklanders reached the new stations.

New Zealand

G'day mate: Australia tourist arrivals in New Zealand hit record

Stats NZ said the increase was almost 300,000 people, and visitors from Australia and China made up two-thirds of the lift.

World

Queensland officers help deliver baby girl in police station driveway

Police were returning to the station on Tuesday when they were flagged down by a panicked father in a red hatchback.

Te Anau Airport Manapōuri was built in the 1960s but has been owned by Southland District Council since 2002.

Politics

Details of bids to help struggling Fiordland airport under wraps

Southland District council has owned Te Anau Airport Manapōuri since 2002, when it acquired it from Air New Zealand for $401,000.

A reporter holding an RNZ microphone (file image)

New Zealand

RNZ to cut around 10% of staff amid further funding reductions

The public broadcaster has reopened its voluntary redundancy scheme, previously run in 2025/26, as a first step in the process.

Crime and Justice

Man, 33, shot dead at Sylvia Park shopping centre named by police

Police named the man with a stolen air rifle shot dead by police as Hapai Otene, 33.

3:55

World

Nigel Farage beats Count Binface in widely mocked by-election

The Reform UK leader won back a seat he quit in July amid an investigation into whether he failed to report an NZ$11.5m gift from a crypto billionaire overseas.

Politics

Details of bids to help struggling Fiordland airport under wraps

Southland District council has owned Te Anau Airport Manapōuri since 2002, when it acquired it from Air New Zealand for $401,000.

New Zealand

RNZ to cut around 10% of staff amid further funding reductions

The public broadcaster has reopened its voluntary redundancy scheme, previously run in 2025/26, as a first step in the process.

Crime and Justice

Philip Polkinghorne denies direct accusation he killed his wife

Cleared of Pauline Hanna's 2021 murder at a trial two years ago, Polkinghorne chose not to give evidence there but has been compelled to at the coroner's inquest.

2:41

Crime and Justice

Driver allegedly sped at people before killing dog in Silverdale

The 52-year-old appeared in court charged with unlawful intimidation, driving while disqualified, reckless driving and reckless ill-treatment of an animal.

Politics

National pivots to South Island growth plan: 'Powerhouse'

National unveiled a South Island growth package as it seeks to move past leadership turmoil, with Labour accusing it of neglecting the region and recycling old promises.

1:30

Crime and Justice

'Any air rifle can kill a person': What are they and what are the rules?

Yesterday, a man was shot as he approached Auckland’s Sylvia Park Shopping Centre carrying an air rifle – but how dangerous are they?

New Zealand

CRL: New bus, T3 lanes proposed for busy Auckland roads

Auckland Transport said the proposed new lanes were intended to improve how Aucklanders reached the new stations.

New Zealand

G'day mate: Australia tourist arrivals in New Zealand hit record

Stats NZ said the increase was almost 300,000 people, and visitors from Australia and China made up two-thirds of the lift.

Crime and Justice

Driver allegedly sped at people before killing dog in Silverdale

The 52-year-old appeared in court charged with unlawful intimidation, driving while disqualified, reckless driving and reckless ill-treatment of an animal.

Politics

National pivots to South Island growth plan: 'Powerhouse'

National unveiled a South Island growth package as it seeks to move past leadership turmoil, with Labour accusing it of neglecting the region and recycling old promises.

1:30

Crime and Justice

'Any air rifle can kill a person': What are they and what are the rules?

Yesterday, a man was shot as he approached Auckland’s Sylvia Park Shopping Centre carrying an air rifle – but how dangerous are they?

New Zealand

CRL: New bus, T3 lanes proposed for busy Auckland roads

Auckland Transport said the proposed new lanes were intended to improve how Aucklanders reached the new stations.

New Zealand

G'day mate: Australia tourist arrivals in New Zealand hit record

Stats NZ said the increase was almost 300,000 people, and visitors from Australia and China made up two-thirds of the lift.

World

Queensland officers help deliver baby girl in police station driveway

Police were returning to the station on Tuesday when they were flagged down by a panicked father in a red hatchback.

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