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    An Auckland bus driver who fatally punched a passenger over a fare dispute has been sentenced to 10 months home detention - at the request of the victim's family
     5 February 2026
    An Auckland bus driver who fatally punched a passenger over a fare dispute has been sentenced to 10 months home detention - at the request of the victim's family
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    Police are appealing for information after a man was reportedly shot in South Auckland overnight
    5 Feb: Police are appealing for information after a man was reportedly shot in South Auckland overnight... more
    The penis evolved to be noticed – but the artful fig leaf has hidden it for centuries
    5 Feb: Over centuries, artists and censors have employed the humble fig leaf to cover the penis – including on Michelangelo’s ‘unmistakably male’ David.... more
    The Government's announced it'll invest in two horticulture developments on under-utilised Maori land in Northland and Waikato
    5 Feb: The Government's announced it'll invest in two horticulture developments on under-utilised Maori land in Northland and Waikato... more
    China’s new literary star had 19 jobs before ‘writer’ – including bike courier and bakery apprentice
    5 Feb: China’s economic growth didn’t benefit Hu Anyan – but his exceptional literary talent did. His book about struggling to survive as a gig worker is a worldwide hit.... more
    Olives have been essential to life in Italy for at least 6,000 years – far longer than we thought
    5 Feb: New research suggests olive trees have been exploited for more than 6,000 years. The first Italian olive oil was produced perhaps 4,000 years ago.... more
    A record financial result for Christchurch's Lyttelton Port Company
    5 Feb: A record financial result for Christchurch's Lyttelton Port Company... more
    More uncertainty for dairy farmers who supply Canterbury milk processing firm Synlait
    5 Feb: More uncertainty for dairy farmers who supply Canterbury milk processing firm Synlait... more
    A man has died suddenly at Auckland's Mt Eden Corrections Facility after returning from court
    5 Feb: A man has died suddenly at Auckland's Mt Eden Corrections Facility after returning from court... more
    The search continues for a Papamoa woman after her house bus was found in rural Waikato
    5 Feb: The search continues for a Papamoa woman after her house bus was found in rural Waikato... more

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     Today's News

    Law and Order:
    An Auckland bus driver who fatally punched a passenger over a fare dispute has been sentenced to 10 months home detention - at the request of the victim's family 13:47

    Law and Order:
    Police are appealing for information after a man was reportedly shot in South Auckland overnight 13:37

    Entertainment:
    Timothee Chalamet fears his "quest" to win an Oscar has been "misinterpreted" 13:31

    Accident and Emergency:
    Firefighters face repeat trauma. We learned how to reduce their risk of PTSD 13:07

    Golf:
    A mixed start for Kiwi golfer Danny Lee to the new LIV Golf League season in Riyadh 13:07

    Entertainment:
    Florence Hunt has joined Dior as its new brand ambassador 13:01

    Entertainment:
    Sabrina Carpenter has been branded "stupid and cruel" by PETA after performing with a live bird at the Grammy Awards 12:31

    Business:
    House prices are expected to rise as the year goes on - on the back of increased sales activity 12:27

    Entertainment:
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    Athletics:
    New Zealand's Winter Olympic chef de mission Marty Toomey has praised his team's experienced athletes for easing the nerves of the debutants 11:57

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