‘Safer and more resilient’ Route 52 upgrade complete
Historic Route 52 roading upgrade complete after four years.
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George (Hori) Bennett, aka Papa Ruru, from Rotorua was described as an unsung radio hero.
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'Pretty cool': Couple vying for Northern Young Farmer title
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Roads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concerns
Speed limits on sections of Northland highways will return to previous levels by July 1.
Revealed: The proposed iwi-council relationship agreement
Whanganui district councillors will vote on the agreement on February 13.
Kiwi found dead in Northland DoC trap
A woman found a kiwi dead in a trap in Northland's Puketi Omahuta forest.
East Coast supporting Wairoa-based Pork Pie Charity team
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Summer seed gathering sets up future generations of Northland dune plants
Thousands of sand dune plant seedheads are gathered from Northland beaches in summer, and propagated so locals can return the plants to their coastline.
Where it all began: The origins of forestry, NZ’s third-largest export
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'Won’t happen again': NZ apologises for failing to consult Pacific countries on RSE changes
Minister says there was a miscommunication between officials.
Kiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill
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Medical imaging now more accessible in Bay of Plenty
A new medical imaging clinic is now open in Tauranga.
No hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom Kellner
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Name revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14
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Why Easter trading may be at risk in 2025 for local retailers
Council considers new policy allowing 2025 Easter trade.
Dumped car set alight in dunes
Firefighters put out a burning dumped car along Centennial Marine Dr on Tuesday night.
Zespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipment
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
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Truck roll in Waikato dislodges powerline, SH30 in Benneydale blocked
The road is expected to be blocked for the next one to two hours.
‘Stay within limits’: Lifeguards end weekday patrols on Gisborne beaches
Only one rescue occurred this season at Wainui, involving two children.
Woman charged with drink-driving after late-night crash into tree
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
Farmers are investing in self-shedding sheep to avoid shearing costs.
Napier powerboat racing carnage: 'Like the Waitemata Harbour on steroids'
Less than half the boats in the Napier racing survived the first two races undamaged.
Kerikeri Hunting & Fishing hit by overnight burglary
The 'church' burglary was reported to police at 6.30am.
Search resumes for person seen struggling in Waikato River near Cambridge
At this stage, it is unconfirmed how the person came to be in the river.
Cambridge Rd to open days ahead of schedule
Sheet piling works for the Tauriko Enabling Works project are ahead of schedule.
Shane Jones joins forces with Australian MPs to fight ‘woke’ banks
The fight against 'woke' banking has gone transtasman.
Cyclist, 19, dies after hit and run in Northland
An investigation team is hunting for the person responsible.
Rabobank's Michael Every talks Trump and trade on The Country
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Maritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incident
It comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.