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'A great start': Sweetcorn crop harvested early
New Zealand

'A great start': Sweetcorn crop harvested early

11 Dec 02:14 AM

The region’s sweetcorn is ready for picking and will be in stores this week.

Shine like a diamond: Special Rotorua school celebrates jubilee
New Zealand

Shine like a diamond: Special Rotorua school celebrates jubilee

11 Dec 02:07 AM

The event was attended by more than 150 guests.

‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder again
Crime

‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder again

11 Dec 02:04 AM

Donovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.

Hikurangi locals await end of highway detour disrupting town
New Zealand

Hikurangi locals await end of highway detour disrupting town

11 Dec 02:00 AM

Trucks smash $300 worth of antiques by driving through Hikurangi detour.

Ram sales season set for final flourish at Matawhero Saleyards
New Zealand

Ram sales season set for final flourish at Matawhero Saleyards

11 Dec 01:06 AM

Te Ruanui Poll Dorsets to put up 120 of their rams for sale in last big sale for 2024

'This is one of the hardest years': 3900 gift sacks for those in need in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

'This is one of the hardest years': 3900 gift sacks for those in need in Hawke's Bay

11 Dec 01:02 AM

Gifts focus on STEM learning, fun and practical items for children in need this Christmas.

Bomb's away: Manu competition set to make a splash in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

Bomb's away: Manu competition set to make a splash in Hawke's Bay

11 Dec 01:01 AM

Epic bomb competition returns to Hawke’s Bay this weekend at Havelock North Village Pool.

The Country: Farming and banking with the PM
New Zealand

The Country: Farming and banking with the PM

11 Dec 12:48 AM

Christopher Luxon, Richard McIntyre, Craig "Wiggy" Wiggins, Tony Cochrane.

Basketball tournament big fundraising and community success
New Zealand

Basketball tournament big fundraising and community success

10 Dec 11:34 PM

'A wonderful day': Basketball event honouring Midge Te Kani brings community together.

Desert Rd closed after truck crash
New Zealand

Desert Rd closed after truck crash

10 Dec 11:22 PM

Detours are in place.

Watch: Roaring car seen 'driving like something else' after Massey driveway death
New Zealand|crime

Watch: Roaring car seen 'driving like something else' after Massey driveway death

10 Dec 11:18 PM

The alleged driver was arrested in Thames, 128km from the crime scene.

'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancer
New Zealand|crime

'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancer

10 Dec 11:05 PM

Judge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'

'Much-needed excitement': Children at Rotorua Hospital receive donated gifts
New Zealand

'Much-needed excitement': Children at Rotorua Hospital receive donated gifts

10 Dec 11:00 PM

The children's ward is now 'stocked up' with presents thanks to the local Ulysses club.

'Distressing incident': Armed robbery at Rotorua bottle shop
New Zealand

'Distressing incident': Armed robbery at Rotorua bottle shop

10 Dec 10:54 PM

A vehicle was found abandoned shortly after.

Kiwifruit labour firm director fined $100k for underpaying workers
New Zealand

Kiwifruit labour firm director fined $100k for underpaying workers

10 Dec 10:52 PM

Asad Horticulture Ltd liquidated; $70,000 penalty for breaching minimum wage laws.

Police should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCA
New Zealand

Police should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCA

10 Dec 10:19 PM

The officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.

Local couple triumphs at annual spud competition, winning top prizes
New Zealand

Local couple triumphs at annual spud competition, winning top prizes

10 Dec 09:57 PM

Spud in a Bucket contest raises $2800 for Alzheimer’s support in Gisborne community.

One fighting for life, another seriously hurt, one car stolen: Police try to piece together Hawke’s Bay assaults jigsaw
New Zealand

One fighting for life, another seriously hurt, one car stolen: Police try to piece together Hawke’s Bay assaults jigsaw

10 Dec 09:45 PM

Victim 'taken to hospital by someone else', as offenders steal car and flee.

The sector paying an average $70k
New Zealand

The sector paying an average $70k

10 Dec 08:59 PM

'You don’t have transport costs, you step out of the door and you’re at work.'

Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison
Crime

Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison

10 Dec 08:32 PM

He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.

Pools, tools, designer clothes: $10k of stolen property recovered
New Zealand

Pools, tools, designer clothes: $10k of stolen property recovered

10 Dec 08:14 PM

Three people are due to appear in court accused of shoplifting in Tauranga.

Saoirse helping to increase admiral butterfly population
New Zealand

Saoirse helping to increase admiral butterfly population

10 Dec 07:43 PM

Saoirse's sanctuary aims to revive the admiral butterfly population in Horowhenua.

Community spirit shines at Levin's 30th Medieval Market celebration
New Zealand

Community spirit shines at Levin's 30th Medieval Market celebration

10 Dec 07:28 PM

Levin Medieval Market celebrates 30 years with over 220 stalls and live performances.

New bush area for pupils
New Zealand

New bush area for pupils

10 Dec 07:24 PM

Ōhau School has opened a new bush area for outdoor learning and play.

Mangahao Power Station celebrates 100 years
New Zealand

Mangahao Power Station celebrates 100 years

10 Dec 07:21 PM

Mangahao Power Station turns 100, launches scholarship, and unveils new info board.

Thompson Memorial Culture Centre turns 50
New Zealand

Thompson Memorial Culture Centre turns 50

10 Dec 07:15 PM

Historic Thompson House marks 50 years as a cultural hub for Levin community.

New reading challenge to help environment
New Zealand

New reading challenge to help environment

10 Dec 07:12 PM

The challenge runs until March 1, with prizes and tracking available.

Young Auckland family snaps up iconic turret house for record-breaking sum
Property

Young Auckland family snaps up iconic turret house for record-breaking sum

10 Dec 05:23 PM

Historic Te Awamutu home had been restored to its former glory.

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Napier’s new flood maps could lead to more homes built on piles, says architect
New Zealand

Napier’s new flood maps could lead to more homes built on piles, says architect

10 Dec 05:00 PM

Architect expert says Napier's flood maps will likely make homes on piles popular.

Police give monthly safety training to Gisborne council staff abused by public
New Zealand|crime

Police give monthly safety training to Gisborne council staff abused by public

10 Dec 04:00 PM

Concerning incidents at Gisborne Library include a photocopier being thrown.

'Best estimate': Company told to put $4.5m on hold as redundancy payout dispute continues
New Zealand

'Best estimate': Company told to put $4.5m on hold as redundancy payout dispute continues

10 Dec 04:00 PM

Channel Infrastructure laid off 121 workers - and it's turned into a lengthy legal battle.

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Richard Prebble: Dairy should be NZ’s economic growth engine not immigration
Opinion

Richard Prebble: Dairy should be NZ’s economic growth engine not immigration

10 Dec 04:00 PM

OPINION: Dairy is a sustainable way to grow the country.

Premium
Audrey Young: Rating 20 rookie MPs after their first year in the job
Analysis

Audrey Young: Rating 20 rookie MPs after their first year in the job

10 Dec 04:00 PM

ANALYSIS: National's Class of 2023 - some have excelled, some have disappointed.

Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others
Politics

Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others

10 Dec 04:00 PM

The Climate Change Minister is bullish about his Government's chances.

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