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Police search for person missing in Waikato River

Police are searching the Waikato River for a missing person, Sergeant Mark Harrison confirms. "Police first received a report at 1.30am near Swarbrick Landing off...

Mental health funding under the microscope

The government released three independent reports on September 22, outlining where mental health and addiction ringfenced funding is being spent and whether it’s making...

Fair weather fun ahead in Waiuku

Warmer weather means a teeming town centre for wonderful Waiuku. As more Kiwis start heading for the coast, the town is gearing up for a...

Noteworthy podcasts

CNN Presents: Civilian or Spy  A brand-new linguistic mystery from Countdown’s resident lexicographer, Susie Dent, set in the city of Oxford. When mysterious symbols appear as...

Endorsement criteria for enviro schemes

The government has released criteria for endorsing schemes in New Zealand’s voluntary nature and carbon markets, Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard says. “For voluntary markets...

CRL hits record numbers

The City Rail Link’s (CRL) first week in business has already smashed numbers out of the park, with the first seven days recorded as...

Call for Maori and Pacific donors on the registry

Maori and Pacific New Zealanders are being urged to join the New Zealand Bone Marrow Donor Registry (NZBMDR), as World Marrow Donor Day (September...

Dangerous driving, North Waikato – witnesses sought

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a dangerous driver was arrested on the Waikato Expressway last night. At approximately 6pm yesterday (September...

Poll roles

Tens of thousands are expected to apply to work during the 2026 general election with recruitment now under way. The Electoral Commission will need more than...

Best new books

Death Writ Large, RRP 37.99 A brand-new linguistic mystery from Countdown’s resident lexicographer, Susie Dent, set in the city of Oxford. When mysterious symbols appear as...