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    The Bay of Plenty's Maketu Road has reopened, after Police and members of the Armed Offenders Squad carried out a pre-planned search warrant
     21 August 2025
    The Bay of Plenty's Maketu Road has reopened, after Police and members of the Armed Offenders Squad carried out a pre-planned search warrant
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    Christchurch police warn a rise in synthetic cannabis across the city, poses a risk to businesses
    21 Aug: Christchurch police warn a rise in synthetic cannabis across the city, poses a risk to businesses... more
    In a closely divided Congress, aging lawmakers are a problem for Democrats
    21 Aug: The last eight members of Congress who died in office were Democrats. A younger generation of office seekers has raised their opponent’s age as a significant issue in their campaigns.... more
    Astronomers get first look deep inside a star during supernova explosion
    21 Aug: A supernova blast 2.2 billion light-years from Earth has given astronomers a deeper view into a star's centre than ever before.... more
    Elizabeth McGovern found the late Dame Maggie Smith's absence from the new Downton Abbey film "freed up the narrative"
    21 Aug: The 64-year-old actress had been worried that losing her co-star - who died in September 2024 aged 89 - would be a huge loss to Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale but she felt the screen legend's presence "permeated" the entire film and her essence was a part of every scene... more
    Vikings were captivated by silver – our new analysis of their precious loot reveals how far they travelled to get it
    21 Aug: New analysis of silver items in the Bedale hoard reveals Scandinavians travelled to the east to trade much earlier than previously thought.... more
    Codie Taylor is poised to join Keven Mealamu as the second hooker to play 100 tests for the All Blacks
    21 Aug: Codie Taylor is poised to join Keven Mealamu as the second hooker to play 100 tests for the All Blacks... more
    Four people have been arrested in a homicide investigation in Rotorua
    21 Aug: Four people have been arrested in a homicide investigation in Rotorua... more
    Kerry Katona has branded Brooklyn Beckham "despicable" for renewing his wedding vows without his parents
    21 Aug: Brooklyn - eldest son of Victoria and David Beckham - married actress Nicola Peltz in a glitzy ceremony in Florida in 2022 with his family in attendance, but the couple staged a vow renewal ceremony in the US earlier this month which took place without the rest of the Beckhams amid rumours of a family feud - and Kerry has dec lared the situation is "so dreadfully sad"... more
    Two people are facing charges, four years after a multi-million dollar burglary at a property in Auckland's Westmere
    21 Aug: Two people are facing charges, four years after a multi-million dollar burglary at a property in Auckland's Westmere... more

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     Today's News

    National:
    In a closely divided Congress, aging lawmakers are a problem for Democrats 10:17

    Entertainment:
    Elizabeth McGovern found the late Dame Maggie Smith's absence from the new Downton Abbey film "freed up the narrative" 10:12

    Law and Order:
    The Bay of Plenty's Maketu Road has reopened, after Police and members of the Armed Offenders Squad carried out a pre-planned search warrant 10:07

    National:
    Vikings were captivated by silver – our new analysis of their precious loot reveals how far they travelled to get it 10:07

    International:
    Astronomers get first look deep inside a star during supernova explosion 10:07

    Business:
    Christchurch police warn a rise in synthetic cannabis across the city, poses a risk to businesses 10:07

    Entertainment:
    Kerry Katona has branded Brooklyn Beckham "despicable" for renewing his wedding vows without his parents 9:42

    Law and Order:
    Four people have been arrested in a homicide investigation in Rotorua 9:27

    Entertainment:
    Sharon Stone went on a date with Nelly 9:12

    Rugby:
    Codie Taylor is poised to join Keven Mealamu as the second hooker to play 100 tests for the All Blacks 9:07

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