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Teacher poured wine into her drink bottle and drank it while on lunch duty
20 Feb 2026The teacher was also caught stealing four bottles of wine, for which she was charged.
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A state of emergency, again and again and again
20 Feb 2026After another run of storms, do declarations of states of emergency risk "crying wolf"?
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Watch: Fire tears through pavilion at Auckland college during firefighters strike
6:17 am todayA large fire raged through the building at a time when firefighters were taking industrial action. Audio
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Seven drugged drivers fined since roadside testing began
20 Feb 2026Police say they have tested more than 300 people since testing was introduced in the Wellington region two months ago.
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Wellington residents clean 'disgusting' poo spray off houses after severe weather
20 Feb 2026A film of spray has coated homes around the south coast. Audio
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Residents in the dark over who deals with ongoing power cuts
20 Feb 2026People across the lower North Island are getting increasingly frustrated with power providers and the lines company.
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SH73 down to single lane after crash between car and motorbike
20 Feb 2026The crash happened near the intersection with Cora Lynn Road.
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Man charged over Warepai Domain death
20 Feb 2026A 24-year-old has been charged with murder after a body was found at a park in the Western Bay of Plenty nearly a week ago.
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What the law says about dog attacks - and how it could change
20 Feb 2026Explainer - A woman was killed by a dog this week, the latest in a series of fatalities. What exactly are the laws? Audio
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More than half of police force considering quitting - union survey
20 Feb 2026But police bosses say 57 percent of officers having considered quitting in the last year is not a pressure point for pay negotiations.
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Queensland fruit fly operation in Mount Roskill ends
20 Feb 2026Biosecurity New Zealand announced the end of the six-week operation after no further evidence of the fly was found in the area.
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'Please hit pause': Advocates and UK MP call for passport grace period
20 Feb 2026Lobby groups are calling on the British government to urgently delay the deadline for dual nationals to get UK passports.
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Debunking five myths about traumatic brain injury in NZ
20 Feb 2026Analysis: Touching the lives of an average 110 people each day in Aotearoa, traumatic brain injury is much more common than any of us would like it to be.
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Mostly dry skies after turbulent week
20 Feb 2026After a wet start to the week, most of the county is set for temps in the low to mid-20s this weekend. Video
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WorkSafe launches investigation into deadly Mt Maunganui landslide
20 Feb 2026It is the third investigation into the landslide. Audio
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Family 'left with nothing' after large slip hits home
20 Feb 2026A Lower Hutt man said time appeared to go into slow motion when a 10 by 30 square metre expanse of his back yard slid away on Monday.
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Construction begin on 'rapid-build' ward for Nelson Hospital
20 Feb 2026The temporary wards have a life span of 50 years and can be transported for use at other hospitals in the future.
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Four hospitalised after chemical incident at Levin plant released
20 Feb 2026When they were taken to hospital, one was a in a serious condition while three others were moderately affected.
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Waikato states of emergency extended
20 Feb 2026Waipā Mayor Mike Pettit said the district still had a long way to go when it came to repairs.
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Grown-ups, playing is good for you too
20 Feb 2026In adult life time for play fades away, but there are benefits to be had if you make time for a bit of silliness and imagination.
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Shallow, sharp quake jolts Canterbury
20 Feb 2026The magnitude 2.8 quake was around 10 kilometres deep and centred south-east of Christchurch
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Armed police at scene after assault puts Porirua schools in lockdown
20 Feb 2026A person has moderate injuries following the incident on Dido Place in Cannons Creek.
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Farmer has hundreds of sheep killed by roaming dogs
20 Feb 2026He's thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killing can't be stopped. Audio
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Woman sees doctor faster as tourist overseas than at home
20 Feb 2026It comes as a new study shows neurologists will struggle to keep up with the increase in demand. Audio
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