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Police arrived and were able to communicate with the now seven people in distress and contacted the Coastguard and Harbourmaster.

'Potential tragedy': Seven people rescued from Waikato River

Using a jetboat and a jetski, police, Coastguard and the harbourmaster were able to rescue the seven people from the water, who were hanging onto a tree.

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A document that was included in the U.S. Department of Justice release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, photographed Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, shows a Metropolitan Correctional Center report with photos of Epstein after a suicide attempt on July 23, 2019.

Crime and Justice

Justice Dept checking if any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

Several news organisations reported some records involving accusations against President Donald Trump were not among those made public.

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Gang members now narrowly outnumber police officers.

Politics

Gang members now officially outnumber police officers

While the police have struggled to recruit 500 new officers, gang numbers have continued to swell – an increase of 13% since the last General Election.

3:04pm

Life

Is FAFO the demise of gentle parenting?

Some parents are exhausted from acknowledging their child's every feeling and sifting through an overabundance of parenting advice.

12:00pm

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Health

Report from second phase of Covid inquiry to be made public in March

The inquiry, announced in November 2024, is an expansion of the scope of the Royal Commission of Inquiry established in 2022.

12:53pm

Whakatāne Hospital downgraded services earlier this year, leaving mums-to-be in in the hands of clinicians in Tauranga.

Health

Whakatāne Hospital to bring back specialist birthing services

The reversal would offer expectant mums "less travel, more continuity, and the reassurance of knowing their local hospital is there", Health New Zealand said.

12:44pm

Daniel Stevens, 24, and Gerard Andrews, 29, were charged over the alleged murder and kidnapping.

Crime and Justice

'Horrific facts': Sydney grandpa kidnap and murder accused in court

The pair were accused of abducting 85-year-old widower Chris Baghsarian in a case of mistaken identity 11 days ago.

2:12pm

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A driver and passenger appearing to inhale nitrous oxide

Crime and Justice

Police concerned by growing number of drivers using 'nangs'

Police said the drivers are putting themselves, their passengers, and other road users at risk.

1:50pm

Dame Jacinda Ardern has made the move to Australia.

New Zealand

Jacinda Ardern now based in Australia 'for the moment'

A spokesperson for the former Prime Minister confirmed the move.

11:43am

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Air NZ plane touches down at Adelaide Airport (file picture).

Business

Air New Zealand posts multi-million dollar first-half loss

David Seymour said 'virtue-signalling fantasies' have been distractions for the national carrier.

1:58pm

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Crime and Justice

Police concerned by growing number of drivers using 'nangs'

Police said the drivers are putting themselves, their passengers, and other road users at risk.

1:50pm

New Zealand

Jacinda Ardern now based in Australia 'for the moment'

A spokesperson for the former Prime Minister confirmed the move.

11:43am

1:31

Business

Air New Zealand posts multi-million dollar first-half loss

David Seymour said 'virtue-signalling fantasies' have been distractions for the national carrier.

1:58pm

1:31

New Zealand

'Potential tragedy': Seven people rescued from Waikato River

Using a jetboat and a jetski, police, Coastguard and the harbourmaster were able to rescue the seven people from the water, who were hanging onto a tree.

1:31

Crime and Justice

Justice Dept checking if any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

Several news organisations reported some records involving accusations against President Donald Trump were not among those made public.

33 mins ago

Politics

Gang members now officially outnumber police officers

While the police have struggled to recruit 500 new officers, gang numbers have continued to swell – an increase of 13% since the last General Election.

3:04pm

Life

Is FAFO the demise of gentle parenting?

Some parents are exhausted from acknowledging their child's every feeling and sifting through an overabundance of parenting advice.

12:00pm

1:31

Health

Report from second phase of Covid inquiry to be made public in March

The inquiry, announced in November 2024, is an expansion of the scope of the Royal Commission of Inquiry established in 2022.

12:53pm

Health

Whakatāne Hospital to bring back specialist birthing services

The reversal would offer expectant mums "less travel, more continuity, and the reassurance of knowing their local hospital is there", Health New Zealand said.

12:44pm

Ian described himself as "exceptionally lucky" to survive the massive heart attack.

Health

He had a cardiac arrest on a bus. Strangers saved his life

Ian had left home for work one morning in May 2024 with no sign anything was wrong. Within the hour, he would be in the hospital undergoing emergency treatment.

1:31

A 52-year-old Whanganui man has been arrested in connection to a false investment scam circulating New Zealand.

Crime and Justice

Woman scammed out of $15k by caller pretending to be from bank

The older woman had $15,600 withdrawn from her account after being called by a man allegedly posing as a bank fraud team member.

11:50am

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Crime and Justice

Police concerned by growing number of drivers using 'nangs'

Police said the drivers are putting themselves, their passengers, and other road users at risk.

1:50pm

New Zealand

Jacinda Ardern now based in Australia 'for the moment'

A spokesperson for the former Prime Minister confirmed the move.

11:43am