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Have you seen missing man Travis?
New Zealand

Have you seen missing man Travis?

23 Jan 02:26 AM

The 24-year-old has been missing since January 17.

Gizzy surf athletes set to fire at the Mount
New Zealand

Gizzy surf athletes set to fire at the Mount

23 Jan 02:01 AM

Midway, Waikanae and Wainui will have athletes ready to fire at the Mount.

Full-fat, trim or oat: What milk really is good for you?
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Full-fat, trim or oat: What milk really is good for you?

23 Jan 02:00 AM

From boosting mood to protecting bones, how does milk stack up against the alternatives?

Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacks
New Zealand

Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacks

23 Jan 01:52 AM

A total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.

Watch: ‘It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea’: Luxon defends intention to boost mining
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Watch: ‘It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea’: Luxon defends intention to boost mining

23 Jan 01:28 AM

The Prime Minister laid into a 'culture of saying no'.

Marine rescue: One person dies after being taken off boat due to medical event
New Zealand

Marine rescue: One person dies after being taken off boat due to medical event

23 Jan 12:58 AM

Coastguard, rescue helicopter, and ambulance all called to alert near Cape Kidnappers.

Hokianga club of James Fisher-Harris wants his stolen boots and other taonga back
New Zealand

Hokianga club of James Fisher-Harris wants his stolen boots and other taonga back

23 Jan 12:36 AM

"To take what he gave us is like taking from him."

Mixed reactions: Govt's science revamp aims to drive economic growth
New Zealand

Mixed reactions: Govt's science revamp aims to drive economic growth

23 Jan 12:13 AM

New Zealand's seven Crown Research Institutes to be grouped into three new organisations.

Science and farming on The Country
New Zealand

Science and farming on The Country

23 Jan 12:03 AM

Christopher Luxon, Peter Newbold, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.

Seafood lovers promised “great seafood, great drinks, and great company”
New Zealand

Seafood lovers promised “great seafood, great drinks, and great company”

22 Jan 11:57 PM

Salty Palate and F.A.W.C return to Hawke's Bay for fantastic foodie events.

Sunrise Foundation raises $2m in less than a year to reach $10m milestone
New Zealand

Sunrise Foundation raises $2m in less than a year to reach $10m milestone

22 Jan 11:47 PM

Sunrise Foundation announced the milestone this week after setting the goal in 2024.

'Empower young people': Ngongotahā football club on a mission
New Zealand

'Empower young people': Ngongotahā football club on a mission

22 Jan 11:30 PM

The club is to welcome a special international football guest ahead of its community day.

'Amazing' response: Nashville-based band returns for NZ tour
New Zealand

'Amazing' response: Nashville-based band returns for NZ tour

22 Jan 10:19 PM

From Andes to NZ: The journey of indie-folk trio South for Winter.

Evolution Theatre brings Steve Martin's play to the stage with local cast
New Zealand

Evolution Theatre brings Steve Martin's play to the stage with local cast

22 Jan 09:54 PM

Absurdist comedy a 'passion project' for Evolution director.

Watch: Logs fly after trailer dramatically detaches on highway
New Zealand

Watch: Logs fly after trailer dramatically detaches on highway

22 Jan 09:53 PM

The video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.

‘Testing times ahead for councils, iwi’
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‘Testing times ahead for councils, iwi’

22 Jan 09:12 PM

Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson may delay stepping down as the sector faces challenges.

What's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekend
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What's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekend

22 Jan 09:11 PM

What's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekend

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Opinion: Why budget battles make politics a zero-sum game

22 Jan 09:00 PM

OPINION: In a zero-sum game of a finite budget, for every winner, there is a loser.

Sexual assault probe at popular music festival for teens
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Sexual assault probe at popular music festival for teens

22 Jan 08:50 PM

A festivalgoer told the Herald he woke up and noticed detectives around a taped-off tent.

Netherlands must lower nitrogen emissions, court rules
World

Netherlands must lower nitrogen emissions, court rules

22 Jan 08:29 PM

Country's main farming union said ruling will have 'a huge impact' on farmers and economy.

‘Heartbreaking’: Recently graduated enrolled nurses unable to find jobs
New Zealand

‘Heartbreaking’: Recently graduated enrolled nurses unable to find jobs

22 Jan 08:28 PM

Nearly 200 graduated last year, but only 68 have found jobs.

SH1 truck crash near Whangārei, road blocked
New Zealand

SH1 truck crash near Whangārei, road blocked

22 Jan 06:45 PM

The crash was reported about 6.45am,

'Capitalising on community goodwill': Bins removals rubbished as more set to go
New Zealand

'Capitalising on community goodwill': Bins removals rubbished as more set to go

22 Jan 06:19 PM

The council says it could lead to 'significant savings' and less waste.

Future of Crown Research Institutes to be revealed today
New Zealand

Future of Crown Research Institutes to be revealed today

22 Jan 06:04 PM

Recommendations may include merging some of the seven research institutes.

'We want justice for our girl': Mother seeks answers after people flee fatal crash scene
New Zealand

'We want justice for our girl': Mother seeks answers after people flee fatal crash scene

22 Jan 05:17 PM

'Somebody out there knows who caused this. A simple ride turned into a nightmare.'

Far North’s Maitai Bay home to free snorkel day
New Zealand

Far North’s Maitai Bay home to free snorkel day

22 Jan 05:00 PM

Maitai Bay rāhui sees sealife return to the Far North bay.

News in brief from the Far North - travelling musician, Enviro awards open and house values
New Zealand

News in brief from the Far North - travelling musician, Enviro awards open and house values

22 Jan 05:00 PM

News snippets from the Far North

Kawakawa’s world famous Hundertwasser loos finalist in national awards
New Zealand

Kawakawa’s world famous Hundertwasser loos finalist in national awards

22 Jan 05:00 PM

Far North's famous loos only Northland finalist in national competition.

Central Hawke’s Bay pet owners fear long journey for care as after-hours vet hub opens in Hastings
New Zealand

Central Hawke’s Bay pet owners fear long journey for care as after-hours vet hub opens in Hastings

22 Jan 05:00 PM

Dedicated Hastings vet clinic 'crucial for sustainability of the veterinary profession'.

‘Super excited’: Northland friends prepare for Ninja challenge
New Zealand

‘Super excited’: Northland friends prepare for Ninja challenge

22 Jan 05:00 PM

Two young Northland Ninjas are heading to Melbourne for a major competition.

Napier council starts social housing sale process in February
New Zealand

Napier council starts social housing sale process in February

22 Jan 05:00 PM

The council decided against selling all its housing.

Why the Māori Queen’s visit to Rātana marks a new era
Kahu

Why the Māori Queen’s visit to Rātana marks a new era

22 Jan 04:00 PM

The Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori will be welcomed at 3pm Thursday.

Gisborne’s most stolen car still has fans
New Zealand

Gisborne’s most stolen car still has fans

22 Jan 04:00 PM

AMI insurance data shows Toyota Aqua is the most stolen in the country, Corolla is second.

'It latched on to my hip': Northland mum mauled by dog in children's playground
New Zealand

'It latched on to my hip': Northland mum mauled by dog in children's playground

22 Jan 04:00 PM

A dog attacked J'aime Wright at a Kaitāia playground on January 18.

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