Charges centre around illegal hunting, theft and wilful damage to the companies and contractors' equipment.

Since November, Police have arrested five people between 30 and 34 years old.

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01 Jan: A search and rescue operation's come up empty in Dunedin's mountainside

01 Jan: The government's calling for transparency in the wake of a cyber security breach - that could put patients' medical data at risk

01 Jan: Frontline emergency service personnel have been facing abuse during New Year's Eve celebrations around the country

01 Jan: The hired chauffeur of the vehicle involved in the accident that injured former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and killed two of the fighter's friends on a highway in Nigeria could face prosecution for reckless driving

31 Dec: A gang of thieves has made off with tens of millions of euros - after drilling into a German bank vault in a daring holiday heist

31 Dec: A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged with illegal firearm and drug-possession, after being pulled over for speeding in Kawakawa, last night

31 Dec: Recognition for the lawyer behind class action against two major banks

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RUGBY
Former England prop Dan Cole is ending an 18-year association with rugby's Leicester Tigers More...

BUSINESS
The National Cyber Security Centre has confirmed it's working alongside Manage My Health to investigate its cyber security breach More...

Today's News

Business:
The National Cyber Security Centre has confirmed it's working alongside Manage My Health to investigate its cyber security breach 16:47

Law and Order:
A search and rescue operation's come up empty in Dunedin's mountainside 16:47

Boxing:
Boxer Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after car crash in Nigeria 16:27

Cricket:
Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann is the surprise inclusion in the Australian squad for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India 15:27

Soccer:
Auckland FC goalkeeper Michael Woud is on guard for the Newcastle Jets attack ahead of this afternoon's New Year's Day A-League clash in Auckland 15:27

Environment:
MetService is forecasting strong weather to hit the South Island's north-western regions today 14:57

International:
Queen Camilla recalls being 'furious' after being indecently assaulted by man on train as a teenager 14:47

Politics:
(CCN - INCLUDES AUCKLAND IN THE TOP LINE) 14:47

Politics:
The government's calling for transparency in the wake of a cyber security breach - that could put patients' medical data at risk 13:37

Accident and Emergency:
Five people have been injured after a three-vehicle crash east of Queenstown 13:27

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