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'Won’t happen again': NZ apologises for failing to consult Pacific countries on RSE changes
Politics

'Won’t happen again': NZ apologises for failing to consult Pacific countries on RSE changes

29 Jan 04:00 PM

Minister says there was a miscommunication between officials.

Kiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill
Politics

Kiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill

29 Jan 04:00 PM

'Te Tiriti is not about race, Te Tiriti is about how each of us find a home here.'

Roads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concerns
New Zealand

Roads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concerns

29 Jan 04:00 PM

Speed limits on sections of Northland highways will return to previous levels by July 1.

Revealed: The proposed iwi-council relationship agreement
Kahu

Revealed: The proposed iwi-council relationship agreement

29 Jan 04:00 PM

Whanganui district councillors will vote on the agreement on February 13.

Kiwi found dead in Northland DoC trap
New Zealand

Kiwi found dead in Northland DoC trap

29 Jan 04:00 PM

A woman found a kiwi dead in a trap in Northland's Puketi Omahuta forest.

Medical imaging now more accessible in Bay of Plenty
New Zealand

Medical imaging now more accessible in Bay of Plenty

29 Jan 03:34 PM

A new medical imaging clinic is now open in Tauranga.

No hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom Kellner
New Zealand

No hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom Kellner

29 Jan 05:00 AM

Flying like a bird sees Far North man win national hang gliding title

Name revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14
New Zealand|crime

Name revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14

29 Jan 04:00 AM

The killer is currently in prison for fatally stabbing the victim during a night out.

Why Easter trading may be at risk in 2025 for local retailers
New Zealand

Why Easter trading may be at risk in 2025 for local retailers

29 Jan 03:14 AM

Council considers new policy allowing 2025 Easter trade.

Dumped car set alight in dunes
New Zealand

Dumped car set alight in dunes

29 Jan 03:09 AM

Firefighters put out a burning dumped car along Centennial Marine Dr on Tuesday night.

Zespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipment
New Zealand

Zespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipment

29 Jan 03:00 AM

Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.

Together at last: Family reunited with Canadian grandparents after Covid delay
New Zealand

Together at last: Family reunited with Canadian grandparents after Covid delay

29 Jan 02:58 AM

How the pandemic kept this family apart and the heartwarming moment they reunited.

Truck roll in Waikato dislodges powerline, SH30 in Benneydale blocked
New Zealand

Truck roll in Waikato dislodges powerline, SH30 in Benneydale blocked

29 Jan 02:55 AM

The road is expected to be blocked for the next one to two hours.

‘Stay within limits’: Lifeguards end weekday patrols on Gisborne beaches
New Zealand

‘Stay within limits’: Lifeguards end weekday patrols on Gisborne beaches

29 Jan 02:53 AM

Only one rescue occurred this season at Wainui, involving two children.

Woman charged with drink-driving after late-night crash into tree
New Zealand

Woman charged with drink-driving after late-night crash into tree

29 Jan 02:25 AM

The Ford sedan hit a tree around 11.20pm, narrowly missing a house.

'Workload is about 60% less': 'Nudies’ help hill country sheep farmers strip costs back to the bone
New Zealand

'Workload is about 60% less': 'Nudies’ help hill country sheep farmers strip costs back to the bone

29 Jan 02:00 AM

Farmers are investing in self-shedding sheep to avoid shearing costs.

Napier powerboat racing carnage: 'Like the Waitemata Harbour on steroids'
New Zealand

Napier powerboat racing carnage: 'Like the Waitemata Harbour on steroids'

29 Jan 01:59 AM

Less than half the boats in the Napier racing survived the first two races undamaged.

Kerikeri Hunting & Fishing hit by overnight burglary
New Zealand

Kerikeri Hunting & Fishing hit by overnight burglary

29 Jan 01:47 AM

The 'church' burglary was reported to police at 6.30am.

Search resumes for person seen struggling in Waikato River near Cambridge
New Zealand

Search resumes for person seen struggling in Waikato River near Cambridge

29 Jan 01:45 AM

At this stage, it is unconfirmed how the person came to be in the river.

The 38 roads where speed limits will be increased
Politics

The 38 roads where speed limits will be increased

29 Jan 12:51 AM

The changes will take effect by July 1.

Cambridge Rd to open days ahead of schedule
New Zealand

Cambridge Rd to open days ahead of schedule

29 Jan 12:51 AM

Sheet piling works for the Tauriko Enabling Works project are ahead of schedule.

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Shane Jones joins forces with Australian MPs to fight ‘woke’ banks
Politics

Shane Jones joins forces with Australian MPs to fight ‘woke’ banks

29 Jan 12:37 AM

The fight against 'woke' banking has gone transtasman.

Cyclist, 19, dies after hit and run in Northland
New Zealand

Cyclist, 19, dies after hit and run in Northland

29 Jan 12:08 AM

An investigation team is hunting for the person responsible.

Rabobank's Michael Every talks Trump and trade on The Country
New Zealand

Rabobank's Michael Every talks Trump and trade on The Country

29 Jan 12:05 AM

Christopher Luxon, Michael Every, and Hunter McGregor.

Maritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incident
New Zealand

Maritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incident

28 Jan 11:51 PM

It comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.

Police urge vigilance regarding kids' online safety as school resumes
New Zealand

Police urge vigilance regarding kids' online safety as school resumes

28 Jan 11:39 PM

Photos can reveal personal details, putting families at risk.

Northland teachers face challenges as curriculum changes loom in 2025
New Zealand

Northland teachers face challenges as curriculum changes loom in 2025

28 Jan 11:30 PM

Northland educators remain dedicated amid upheavals.

News briefs from the Far North - rugby taonga stolen, speed limits raised
New Zealand

News briefs from the Far North - rugby taonga stolen, speed limits raised

28 Jan 11:19 PM

New snippets from the Far North

Explained: Why last night’s big quake rocked some harder than others
New Zealand

Explained: Why last night’s big quake rocked some harder than others

28 Jan 11:19 PM

The Eketahuna tremor was felt much more strongly in Wellington than Taupō.

One of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest homes up for sale, after refresh
New Zealand

One of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest homes up for sale, after refresh

28 Jan 10:57 PM

One of Napier's oldest homes is up for sale for the second time in three years.

Speed limits back up to 100km/h by July
New Zealand

Speed limits back up to 100km/h by July

28 Jan 10:51 PM

The speed limits were lowered almost two years ago.

Supermarkets mystery as Napier lags in Countdown rebranding
New Zealand

Supermarkets mystery as Napier lags in Countdown rebranding

28 Jan 10:29 PM

A supermarket brand in Napier for 36 years has still got some time to go yet

‘He would wrap you in a hug’: Dame Tariana, family besotted with ‘beautiful’ rugby player
New Zealand

‘He would wrap you in a hug’: Dame Tariana, family besotted with ‘beautiful’ rugby player

28 Jan 10:23 PM

The family plans to bring the 29-year-old’s body to Whangaehu.

Motorcyclist found dead in creek closes SH15, police investigating
New Zealand

Motorcyclist found dead in creek closes SH15, police investigating

28 Jan 10:06 PM

The road was expected to remain closed until Thursday afternoon.

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