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New Zealand

'Bold step': Fieldays Society's sustainability push

18 May 04:59 PM

The National Fielday Society disclosed its Scope 3 emissions for the first time this year.

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Opinion: US-China tariff truce sparks major market rebound

18 May 04:00 PM

US and China agreed to a 90-day tariff truce, reducing tensions significantly.

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Luxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care services

18 May 01:22 AM

The Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.

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How NZ beaches inspired UK author's debut novel

18 May 12:00 AM

Claire Frances visited the Bay of Plenty in 2003, camping on Omanu Beach.

Severe weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
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17 May 11:18 PM

MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.

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17 May 06:00 PM

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Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life

17 May 05:01 PM

Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.

Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a worm farm
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Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a worm farm

17 May 05:00 PM

Opinion: A worm farm and nutrients are a great combination for the vegetable garden.

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OPINION: It's time to crank up the barbie and save our community halls.

'Hot pursuit': Starlings fight a hawk in 1930
New Zealand

'Hot pursuit': Starlings fight a hawk in 1930

17 May 05:00 PM

1930s starlings attacked hawks and stole from letterboxes, but they still had fans.

Parasite spread by cats may have cost 10,000 New Zealanders their sight
New Zealand

Parasite spread by cats may have cost 10,000 New Zealanders their sight

17 May 04:08 AM

University of Otago says 40,000 people have ocular toxoplasmosis, one in four seriously.

'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect
New Zealand

'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect

17 May 04:00 AM

Residents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.

‘Bittersweet’: Why family left mouldy property where their baby died
New Zealand

‘Bittersweet’: Why family left mouldy property where their baby died

17 May 03:00 AM

Family wanted to leave as mould issues continued but were torn by the home's nostalgia.

Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
New Zealand

Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ

17 May 02:21 AM

The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.

Teen claims she was kicked in the head for not handing over her $700 hoodie
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Teen claims she was kicked in the head for not handing over her $700 hoodie

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Centenarian celebrates 103rd birthday with family and friends

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Joan has two children alive, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

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16 May 10:00 PM

David Nyika's return to the ring on the SBW-Gallen card is his first since his KO defeat.

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16 May 09:31 PM

Teen homicide victim Kaea Karauria will be laid to rest next to his beloved Papa.

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New Zealand

'Life or death': $900 surgery needed for blind rescue kitten

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Meet the first husband and wife to represent NZ at world 8-ball champs

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The couple are seeking sponsors to help cover the $8000 per person cost.

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On The Up: Hawke's Bay winery turns noble rot into sweet wine success

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New Zealand

Vehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community

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'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coast
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'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coast

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'Frightened all the time': Inside a $3m kiwifruit tax evasion scam

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'Real conversations': Fieldays spotlight on forestry's future role
New Zealand

'Real conversations': Fieldays spotlight on forestry's future role

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“Our forests generate important economic income for the regions."

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New Zealand

'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling market

16 May 05:00 PM

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How a Whanganui trust is reviving ancient seeds for better health

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New Zealand

'Expect a wild ride': Circus cabaret arrives in Kerikeri

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Opinion: $9 broccoli? Why NZ needs to put vegetables front and centre
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Opinion: $9 broccoli? Why NZ needs to put vegetables front and centre

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OPINION: New Zealand needs a national plan for vegetable production.

'Drop-kick losers': Outrage as masked gang of trail bikers tear up kids' rugby fields
New Zealand

'Drop-kick losers': Outrage as masked gang of trail bikers tear up kids' rugby fields

16 May 06:36 AM

Parents and coaches confronted masked bikers at Rotorua rugby fields.

Entertainment figure takes name suppression case to Supreme Court
New Zealand

Entertainment figure takes name suppression case to Supreme Court

16 May 05:00 AM

He was convicted of indecent assault and attempted sexual violation in 2023.

Limits for residues of weedkiller glyphosate in food could rise
New Zealand

Limits for residues of weedkiller glyphosate in food could rise

16 May 04:25 AM

Public consultation for a proposal to raise maximum residue limits closes at 5pm today.

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