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Police are treating the discovery of a 64-year-old woman's body at a worksite on Taihape Road 0 in Omahu - near Hastings last week, as a homicide

9 February 2026

Police are treating the discovery of a 64-year-old woman's body at a worksite on Taihape Road 0 in Omahu - near Hastings last week, as a homicide

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How watching videos of ICE violence affects our mental health
	9 Feb: The violence we’re witnessing on our phones impacts us on both on an individual and societal scale. This grief needs to be processed.... more

Christchurch terrorist gives testimony in NZ appeal court as he attempts to vacate guilty pleas over 2019 attack
	9 Feb: The convicted Christchurch terrorist and murderer is giving testimony in the New Zealand Court of Appeal as he seeks to vacate his guilty pleas over his 2019 attack on two mosques.... more

The Wellington Phoenix's returning hero is planning on returning to the A-League this Friday night
	9 Feb: The Wellington Phoenix's returning hero is planning on returning to the A-League this Friday night... more

Sarpreet Singh is highlighting the change at the Wellington Phoenix in his time away
	9 Feb: Sarpreet Singh is highlighting the change at the Wellington Phoenix in his time away... more

Sarpreet Singh is embracing his return to the Wellington Phoenix
	9 Feb: Sarpreet Singh is embracing his return to the Wellington Phoenix... more

The search continues for a Gisborne 17-year-old missing more than a week
	9 Feb: The search continues for a Gisborne 17-year-old missing more than a week... more

When Valentine’s Day forces a relationship reckoning
	9 Feb: While Valentine’s Day may not cause breakups, the psychological and social pressure surrounding it can accelerate decisions in already struggling relationships.... more

Worried AI means you won’t get a job when you graduate? Here’s what the research says
	9 Feb: Amid concerns AI will wipe out entry-level jobs, you can can prepare for a changing workforce while studying.... more

Christchurch's Mayor says feedback on the new metro sports centre has been largely positive, despite some early challenges
	9 Feb: Christchurch's Mayor says feedback on the new metro sports centre has been largely positive, despite some early challenges... more

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Law and Order:
Police are treating the discovery of a 64-year-old woman's body at a worksite on Taihape Road 0 in Omahu - near Hastings last week, as a homicide 21:17

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National:
How watching videos of ICE violence affects our mental health 20:27

Entertainment:
Josh Radnor and Jordana Jacobs have welcomed their first child into the world 20:21

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Yes, One Nation’s poll numbers are climbing. But major party status – let alone government – is still a long way off 20:17

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Christchurch terrorist gives testimony in NZ appeal court as he attempts to vacate guilty pleas over 2019 attack 20:07

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