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A dirt bike rider who led Police on a chase through Auckland - was allegedly carrying cash and bags of cannabis and methamphetamine

13 February 2026

A dirt bike rider who led Police on a chase through Auckland - was allegedly carrying cash and bags of cannabis and methamphetamine

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Vinegar Valentines: how cruel Victorians sent insulting cards to their unwanted suitors
	13 Feb: The vile Victorians were funnier than they looked, using brutal Valentine’s Day cards to mock people they didn’t fancy much.... more

Hamilton City Council's putting 1.7-million dollars into future zoo expansion
	13 Feb: Hamilton City Council's putting 1.7-million dollars into future zoo expansion... more

The fastest SailGP team on water is off the market ahead of this weekend's regatta in Auckland
	13 Feb: The fastest SailGP team on water is off the market ahead of this weekend's regatta in Auckland... more

Police are hunting a group of suspects - after a shooting in Auckland's Mission Bay last night
	13 Feb: Police are hunting a group of suspects - after a shooting in Auckland's Mission Bay last night... more

The Christchurch terrorist changed New Zealand, now he is testing its legal system
	13 Feb: It may be months before New Zealand finds out if the Christchurch terrorist will be granted an application to have his guilty pleas vacated.... more

How far can teenage Kiwi running star Sam Ruthe go? What science and history tell us
	13 Feb: With the under-18 indoor mile world record under his belt, 16-year-old Sam Ruthe is poised for greatness. He also has modern coaching and shoe tech on his side.... more

The Black Foils may miss taking to the water to test repairs on their boat today ahead of this weekend's SailGP Auckland regatta
	13 Feb: The Black Foils may miss taking to the water to test repairs on their boat today ahead of this weekend's SailGP Auckland regatta... more

Trust and ethics: the public and politicians no longer even agree on the basics
	13 Feb: Senior politicians thought Peter Mandelson’s ability to deliver meant they could overlook his behaviour. They should have known the public wouldn’t agree.... more

Auckland-based Samoan chief Moeaia Tuai has been handed a lengthy prison sentence for holding two immigrants in slavery
	13 Feb: Auckland-based Samoan chief Moeaia Tuai has been handed a lengthy prison sentence for holding two immigrants in slavery... more

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