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A Rotorua shoplifter's heading to jail for more than two years, after his getaway was thwarted by a flat battery

3 August 2025

A Rotorua shoplifter's heading to jail for more than two years, after his getaway was thwarted by a flat battery

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A former fire station has been burnt down overnight in Waitotara in South Taranaki
	3 Aug: A former fire station has been burnt down overnight in Waitotara in South Taranaki... more

Hopes from Northland first five Rivez Reihana that a number of reinforcements can boost their forward pack when they kick off their NPC campaign against Taranaki in New Plymouth
	2 Aug: Hopes from Northland first five Rivez Reihana that a number of reinforcements can boost their forward pack when they kick off their NPC campaign against Taranaki in New Plymouth... more

From a Super Rugby Pacific title to a Ranfurly Shield challenge for Northland first five Rivez Reihana
	2 Aug: From a Super Rugby Pacific title to a Ranfurly Shield challenge for Northland first five Rivez Reihana... more

Motorists travelling on State Highway 2 near the Waikato Expressway in Pokeno, are advised to expect delays, as emergency services respond to a nearby fire
	2 Aug: Motorists travelling on State Highway 2 near the Waikato Expressway in Pokeno, are advised to expect delays, as emergency services respond to a nearby fire... more

Kainga Ora must pay over 28-thousand dollars, to a retired Northland couple for failing to safely maintain their rental property
	2 Aug: Kainga Ora must pay over 28-thousand dollars, to a retired Northland couple for failing to safely maintain their rental property... more

Police are expected to use a Gang Conflict Warrant for several days due to increased gang tensions in Rotorua
	2 Aug: Police are expected to use a Gang Conflict Warrant for several days due to increased gang tensions in Rotorua... more

Northland boxer Mea Motu's looking forward to showing off her renewed strength and power ... when she enters the ring tonight for the first time in the super featherweight division
	1 Aug: Northland boxer Mea Motu's looking forward to showing off her renewed strength and power ... when she enters the ring tonight for the first time in the super featherweight division... more

Wild weather in Northland's causing treacherous driving conditions
	29 Jul: Wild weather in Northland's causing treacherous driving conditions... more

All Black Anton Leinert-Brown is recovering from a shoulder injury and will miss Waikato's NPC season-opener against Auckland at Eden Park on Thursday
	29 Jul: All Black Anton Leinert-Brown is recovering from a shoulder injury and will miss Waikato's NPC season-opener against Auckland at Eden Park on Thursday... more

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Most Popular Recent Upper North Island News

29 Sep: Six person have been injured - one seriously - in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway One near Turangi today - at the Tauranga-Taupo Bridge +++++++++++++++

15 Oct: Waikato's State Highway 30 - from Te Kuiti to Benneydale - is expected to open at 7pm - after being closed since yesterday's downpours ++++++++++++++

13 Oct: Police have launched a critical incident investigation into a fatal crash in Whangarei on Saturday night - after they flashed their red-and-blue lights ++++++++++++

30 Sep: The total number of measles cases in New Zealand now sits at five ++++++++++++

27 Sep: Police have been at the scene of an incident in the Tauranga suburb of Matua for most of the day +++++++++++

01 Oct: Australia posts six-wicket win over New Zealand in opening men's T20I +++++++++++

03 Oct: Health authorities are urging people in Northland and central Otago to be on the look out for measles symptoms ++++++++++

Upper North Island NewsLinks

2 Oct: Rain, thunderstorms and even hail on the way for the upper north island (Stuff.co.nz)

30 Sep: Fast-moving front set to bring cold snap to south island and lower north (Stuff.co.nz)

11 Sep: Heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms forecast for upper north island (Stuff.co.nz)

1 Sep: Toppled trees, fallen power lines overnight as strong winds and rain battered the upper north island (RadioNZ)

29 Aug: Weekend weather: winter to end with thunderstorms, 'significant' wind gusts (RadioNZ)

29 Aug: Weather: a windy, cold start to the weekend (RadioNZ)

28 Aug: Metservice warns of wet, windy weather for new zealand (NewstalkZB)

24 Aug: Hail so thick it looks like snow hits upper north island (Stuff.co.nz)

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The Warriors women have added another Black Ferns rugby union player to their ranks, with Stacey Waaka signing a two-year deal with the NRLW club More...

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New details are emerging about Sir Peter Jackson's development plans in Wellington More...

Today's News

Netball:
Silver Ferns interim captain Karin Burger's explained the big positive after an important 61-52 win over Australia in Hamilton 5:57

International:
Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese arrive in Kuala Lumpur ahead of 47th ASEAN Summit 22:07

Accident and Emergency:
Police are seeking information after a Polaris Ranger vehicle and the trailer it was attached to - were taken from a Palmerston North property 21:57

Law and Order:
A 33-year-old man has been arrested after a police pursuit in Auckland's Westgate this afternoon 21:17

Golf:
Golfer Dame Lydia Ko's semifinal at the International Crown teams event in South Korea has ended in defeat to Australia 18:57

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix have jumped to second on the A-League ladder after a come-from-behind 2-1 win over the Brisbane Roar in the capital 18:37

International:
What you told us about receiving mail for a previous home owner or renter 18:17

Rugby League:
The Warriors women have added another Black Ferns rugby union player to their ranks, with Stacey Waaka signing a two-year deal with the NRLW club 18:07

Accident and Emergency:
A person's died and another has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries, after a motorbike hit a tree on Auckland's Waiheke Island 17:27

Environment:
About 10 thousand homes across Southland and Otago still have no electricity 17:27

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