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‘King hit:’ Woman who tried to walk away from aggressive partner knocked to ground
New Zealand

‘King hit:’ Woman who tried to walk away from aggressive partner knocked to ground

20 Jan 03:18 AM

Judge: 'No woman should ever feel unsafe when they are with their partner'.

‘A great social gathering’: Bridge Pā Wine Festival’s sunny success
New Zealand

‘A great social gathering’: Bridge Pā Wine Festival’s sunny success

20 Jan 03:10 AM

Organisers plan the next festival for 2026, with tickets on sale mid-September.

‘Stabilised on scene’: Critical rescue after Ngāruroro River incident
New Zealand

‘Stabilised on scene’: Critical rescue after Ngāruroro River incident

20 Jan 02:56 AM

A man has been left in a serious condition after boating incident on the Hawke's Bay river

Beloved mum’s death not suspicious, police say
New Zealand

Beloved mum’s death not suspicious, police say

20 Jan 02:11 AM

The woman was found unresponsive at a Moody Ave property on Saturday afternoon.

Berry and Moody win Tauranga Half
New Zealand

Berry and Moody win Tauranga Half

20 Jan 02:09 AM

Jack Moody and Hannah Berry defended their Tauranga Half titles.

Why Mount Maunganui’s new op shop is more than just a store
New Zealand

Why Mount Maunganui’s new op shop is more than just a store

20 Jan 02:09 AM

The shop's manager says she doesn't want it to be 'sterile' like other modern op shops.

Sunny side up for poultry processor
New Zealand

Sunny side up for poultry processor

20 Jan 02:00 AM

Chicken giant Inghams will use solar energy alone to power its New Zealand operations.

Kiwi dies of dehydration amid Northland’s dry conditions, rain offers relief
New Zealand

Kiwi dies of dehydration amid Northland’s dry conditions, rain offers relief

20 Jan 02:00 AM

Ranger Bevan Morgan found the kiwi unconscious on January 11.

Midway all the day: Juniors too strong on home sand
New Zealand

Midway all the day: Juniors too strong on home sand

20 Jan 01:33 AM

'It was fantastic to see so many juniors from our Gisborne clubs'

Far North businesses rejoice after reopening of SH1 after two years
New Zealand

Far North businesses rejoice after reopening of SH1 after two years

20 Jan 01:00 AM

Mangamuka Gorge reopening delights Far North businesses as visitors pour in.

David Seymour talks Trump on The Country
New Zealand

David Seymour talks Trump on The Country

20 Jan 12:58 AM

David Seymour, Mike Casey, Tom Young, Tracy Brown, and Phil Duncan.

On brink of being swallowed: Fate of trees puts beloved beach's erosion back in spotlight
New Zealand

On brink of being swallowed: Fate of trees puts beloved beach's erosion back in spotlight

20 Jan 12:57 AM

Stricken trees a reminder of 'the realities of living on the coast', councillor says.

'Not just a meal': Vinnies Hamilton opens $1.8m dining hall to meet rising food demand
New Zealand

'Not just a meal': Vinnies Hamilton opens $1.8m dining hall to meet rising food demand

20 Jan 12:45 AM

A community dining hall 'isn't just a meal for some people, it's a social occasion'.

Hawke’s Bay cricketer Bayley Wiggins not done yet
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay cricketer Bayley Wiggins not done yet

20 Jan 12:26 AM

Bayley Wiggins' retirement only lasted about a week.

Historic warbirds dazzle at Classic Flyers Aero Day event
New Zealand

Historic warbirds dazzle at Classic Flyers Aero Day event

20 Jan 12:00 AM

Texan, Spitfire, and Mustang inspire crowds at Classic Flyers Aero Day.

'No gift shop': Worst Google reviews of NZ's best tramps
Travel news

'No gift shop': Worst Google reviews of NZ's best tramps

20 Jan 12:00 AM

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Business

Avocado supplier in liquidation takes oil company to court

19 Jan 11:15 PM

Oil company with colourful past set for court as liquidator cites tough times for growers.

'Queen Elizabeth did the dishes' – $10m island estate that hosted royalty hits market
New Zealand

'Queen Elizabeth did the dishes' – $10m island estate that hosted royalty hits market

19 Jan 11:12 PM

The eco 'paradise' is also a hit with kiwi.

'Like walking around a European art gallery': Art collector's Napier penthouse hits market
New Zealand

'Like walking around a European art gallery': Art collector's Napier penthouse hits market

19 Jan 10:53 PM

Agent says prospective buyers are so fascinated, they're spending up to an hour inside.

19hr deluge: Thunderstorms, gales prompt warnings
New Zealand

19hr deluge: Thunderstorms, gales prompt warnings

19 Jan 10:41 PM

Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.

Rare treble for miracle shearer David Buick
New Zealand

Rare treble for miracle shearer David Buick

19 Jan 10:24 PM

The treble was last achieved in 2016 by 2014 World Champion Rowland Smith.

Batten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for Northland
New Zealand

Batten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for Northland

19 Jan 09:52 PM

Summer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.

Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88
New Zealand

Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88

19 Jan 08:52 PM

Russell Marshall was Whanganui MP from 1972 to 1990.

Police divers set to search for person missing after Lake Taupō jetski incident, rāhui in place
New Zealand

Police divers set to search for person missing after Lake Taupō jetski incident, rāhui in place

19 Jan 06:58 PM

The incident happened off Acacia Bay yesterday lunchtime.

'Disastrous decision': Drugged driver blames dog's death for crash that killed couple
New Zealand

'Disastrous decision': Drugged driver blames dog's death for crash that killed couple

19 Jan 04:01 PM

Crash victims Jan and John Christensen are remembered for their community contributions.

‘Phenomenal’ teen cheerleader died of meningitis a week after starting dream job
New Zealand

‘Phenomenal’ teen cheerleader died of meningitis a week after starting dream job

19 Jan 04:00 PM

'She got to live her dream for one week. It was so unfairly taken from her.'

‘Too long’: Liquor licence woes halt supermarket plan in Northland
New Zealand

‘Too long’: Liquor licence woes halt supermarket plan in Northland

19 Jan 04:00 PM

The tenants of a proposed supermarket backed out after objections to the liquor licence.

‘Feeling good’: Napier MP Katie Nimon on pregnancy and priorities
New Zealand

‘Feeling good’: Napier MP Katie Nimon on pregnancy and priorities

19 Jan 04:00 PM

The up-and-coming National political prospect is expecting her first baby.

Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner
Travel

Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner

19 Jan 04:00 PM

The results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.

‘Grow it to the moon’: Northland vege mince expands with new partnership
New Zealand

‘Grow it to the moon’: Northland vege mince expands with new partnership

19 Jan 04:00 PM

The makers of Vince hope to bring convenient veges from Northland to the world.

Reeling in the fishers: Police called as man chucks pāua into ocean during standoff
New Zealand

Reeling in the fishers: Police called as man chucks pāua into ocean during standoff

19 Jan 04:00 PM

The man said he panicked and feared his fishing gear would be taken.

Mick on Monday: Lisa Allpress faces career setback after freak accident
Racing

Mick on Monday: Lisa Allpress faces career setback after freak accident

19 Jan 04:00 PM

Allpress has 1956 NZ wins, with aims to be the first female jockey to reach 2000.

'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby match
Super Rugby

'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby match

19 Jan 04:00 PM

Oval game shows need for rectangular stadium, says one of the region's biggest rugby fans.

The unexplained disappearance of mail from Hokianga's postal system
New Zealand

The unexplained disappearance of mail from Hokianga's postal system

19 Jan 04:00 PM

Mail going missing include a handmade bag, a heartfelt letter and cards to grandchildren.

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