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New Zealand

Whakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'

16 Dec 06:06 AM

The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.

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Freight and logistics

Port of Tauranga’s container operations expansion clears another hurdle

16 Dec 04:19 AM

Long-awaited resource consent for the project is also on the fast track legislation list.

Mauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamu
New Zealand

Mauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamu

16 Dec 04:02 AM

Tauranga's landmark Mauao will be closed so the vandalised pounamu can be repaired.

'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trial
Crime

'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trial

16 Dec 04:00 AM

The then 16-year-old claims she consented out of fear. Sonny Tau was 63 at the time.

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New Zealand

Food or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to make

16 Dec 04:00 AM

The Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.

Family of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys home
New Zealand

Family of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys home

16 Dec 03:49 AM

The family walked away from the Oakleigh blaze with only the clothes on their backs.

'I will do it with the village that raised me’: Aimee Fisher to have another go at Olympic gold in 2028
Olympics

'I will do it with the village that raised me’: Aimee Fisher to have another go at Olympic gold in 2028

16 Dec 03:43 AM

Fisher says she'll do 'one last ride' and will train 'back where it all began'.

Timber bridges could become 'new norm' for NZ
New Zealand

Timber bridges could become 'new norm' for NZ

16 Dec 03:19 AM

SH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.

Te Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations
Kahu

Te Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations

16 Dec 03:01 AM

'We are adamant we must cut a path forward.'

Rees lightning: Ethan leads family charge at Gisborne Speedway superstocks doubleheader
New Zealand

Rees lightning: Ethan leads family charge at Gisborne Speedway superstocks doubleheader

16 Dec 02:43 AM

'It’s good old-fashioned speedway'.

'Do the mahi': NZ Army sapper's journey from EIT to plumbing dreams
New Zealand

'Do the mahi': NZ Army sapper's journey from EIT to plumbing dreams

16 Dec 02:19 AM

Brooking Poi, 19, trains in plumbing at Linton Army Base, plans to return to Tairāwhiti.

Opinion: A year of change and challenges for our community
New Zealand

Opinion: A year of change and challenges for our community

16 Dec 02:11 AM

Govt faces challenges in 2024 with recession and protests as councils focus on LTP reviews

Carl Bates: Christmas under the mountain - a year on
Opinion

Carl Bates: Christmas under the mountain - a year on

16 Dec 02:03 AM

MP Carl Bates reflects on the year that was 2024.

Kiwifruit season set for success with 'fantastic' spring conditions
New Zealand

Kiwifruit season set for success with 'fantastic' spring conditions

16 Dec 01:24 AM

'Our season is currently tracking seven to 10 days ahead of [the] average,'

'Generous donations' near $200k as need for foodbank increases
New Zealand

'Generous donations' near $200k as need for foodbank increases

16 Dec 01:00 AM

The Tauranga Community Foodbank has received “substantial support” after week five.

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Agribusiness

NZ wine volume slump adds to new Southern Hemisphere production low

16 Dec 12:55 AM

Global wine production down, Italy regains No 1 spot.

Comfortable three-wicket win for Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

Comfortable three-wicket win for Hawke's Bay

16 Dec 12:43 AM

The bowling effort in the Furlong Cup match was spearheaded by Toby Findlay.

Police National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing man
New Zealand

Police National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing man

16 Dec 12:26 AM

The man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.

David Seymour’s politician of the year on The Country
New Zealand

David Seymour’s politician of the year on The Country

16 Dec 12:15 AM

Marc Gascoigne, David Seymour, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Phil Duncan.

Defending surf lifesaving champions reign successful at monster event
New Zealand

Defending surf lifesaving champions reign successful at monster event

16 Dec 12:01 AM

More than 300 competitors took part in the Mount Monster on Saturday.

Christmas Day weather: Here’s what forecasters can tell us so far
New Zealand

Christmas Day weather: Here’s what forecasters can tell us so far

15 Dec 11:53 PM

Long-range forecasts suggest murky weather for Xmas: but don't cancel BBQ plans just yet.

Up to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports club
New Zealand

Up to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports club

15 Dec 11:45 PM

Thousands of dollars worth of alcohol and other items were stolen.

'Vibrant, lovable, crazy': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim pays tribute
New Zealand

'Vibrant, lovable, crazy': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim pays tribute

15 Dec 11:31 PM

The victim was father to five boys, and his mum says the family is heartbroken.

Mumpreneur revolutionises property management
Small Business

Mumpreneur revolutionises property management

15 Dec 11:30 PM

How Chelsea Gill created a family-friendly business.

Chopper makes rumbles of its own after Saturday night quake
New Zealand

Chopper makes rumbles of its own after Saturday night quake

15 Dec 11:23 PM

Rescue chopper, bridge jumping, area commander welcome in news digest

Taupō crowd goes 'Wilde' as Kiwis put on a show at IronMan World Championships
New Zealand

Taupō crowd goes 'Wilde' as Kiwis put on a show at IronMan World Championships

15 Dec 11:22 PM

The huge international field was treated to stunning NZ scenery.

Fruit and veges get cheaper but domestic airfares go up
Business

Fruit and veges get cheaper but domestic airfares go up

15 Dec 11:21 PM

Those flying overseas had it better than domestic travellers.

SH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crash
New Zealand

SH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crash

15 Dec 11:17 PM

The road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.

Why the good old days are now: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
Opinion

Why the good old days are now: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth

15 Dec 11:02 PM

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth looks back at 2024 and what's in store for the future.

Heavy rain watch for Wairoa as prolonged period of dry set to break in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

Heavy rain watch for Wairoa as prolonged period of dry set to break in Hawke's Bay

15 Dec 10:59 PM

Hawke’s Bay to face a wet week; Wairoa district likely to receive the most rain.

'Hell of a noise': Crash takes out two sets off traffic lights
New Zealand

'Hell of a noise': Crash takes out two sets off traffic lights

15 Dec 10:59 PM

A woman driving a BMW walked away from the crash, astonishing witnesses.

Wairoa gets longer timeframe for $6m of silt and debris removal
New Zealand

Wairoa gets longer timeframe for $6m of silt and debris removal

15 Dec 10:57 PM

Extension gives town much-needed time to finish recovery work.

'Mountain of a man': Canterbury mourns farming leader's passing
New Zealand

'Mountain of a man': Canterbury mourns farming leader's passing

15 Dec 10:02 PM

Prominent Canterbury farmer Colin Drummond dies after a brief illness; family shocked.

New book delves into Māori history with essays from top scholars
Kahu

New book delves into Māori history with essays from top scholars

15 Dec 09:30 PM

Maranga! Maranga! Maranga! highlights Māori history, sovereignty and identity issues.

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