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Whangārei A&P Show: A historic Caterpillar on display
New Zealand

Whangārei A&P Show: A historic Caterpillar on display

29 Nov 04:00 PM

The show also features royal-themed events, competitions, and live entertainment.

Jammin! School kids crowned national champs
New Zealand

Jammin! School kids crowned national champs

29 Nov 03:54 PM

Mount Maunganui Primary School Jump Jam team are the national champions

Young Kiwi's late-night DIY interrupted by police - cop thought I was a drunk intruder
Property

Young Kiwi's late-night DIY interrupted by police - cop thought I was a drunk intruder

29 Nov 07:49 AM

Homeowner spent every waking hour bringing his first house up to scratch.

Couple in their late 50s empty their KiwiSaver to buy their first home
Property

Couple in their late 50s empty their KiwiSaver to buy their first home

29 Nov 07:40 AM

“It means we will still be paying off a mortgage in our early 80s."

How $20 and two cannabis roaches got two men locked up for three years
New Zealand|crime

How $20 and two cannabis roaches got two men locked up for three years

29 Nov 07:00 AM

'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.

Podmore’s 10 episodes of heart arrhythmia an alarming sign of ‘distress’ before death - psychiatrist
New Zealand

Podmore’s 10 episodes of heart arrhythmia an alarming sign of ‘distress’ before death - psychiatrist

29 Nov 05:12 AM

A three-week inquest in Hamilton is investigating the Olympian's death in 2021 aged 24.

'Very agitated': Man stormed mosque armed with a knife, asking members for a fight
New Zealand|crime

'Very agitated': Man stormed mosque armed with a knife, asking members for a fight

29 Nov 05:00 AM

About 20 members were inside at the time and many were on their knees praying.

Stolen shipwreck binoculars returned to Napier owners
New Zealand

Stolen shipwreck binoculars returned to Napier owners

29 Nov 04:39 AM

Binoculars from 1986 shipwreck disappeared from a Westshore verandah this week.

Tauranga's new bus service: $5 fare arrives in 2025 after trial success
New Zealand

Tauranga's new bus service: $5 fare arrives in 2025 after trial success

29 Nov 04:06 AM

Tauranga's new on-demand bus service is hugely popular but fares will rise to cover costs.

Liquidators to run Maketū Pies as they seek buyer
New Zealand

Liquidators to run Maketū Pies as they seek buyer

29 Nov 04:00 AM

The first liquidators' report indicates when creditors may be paid by.

SH1 project moves to Desert Rd with 50km detours for two months
New Zealand

SH1 project moves to Desert Rd with 50km detours for two months

29 Nov 03:33 AM

Total road closures are being used in blocks to speed up the works.

Telephone Rd to reopen next year after being closed since 2022
New Zealand

Telephone Rd to reopen next year after being closed since 2022

29 Nov 02:42 AM

Transport Minister Simeon Brown shared the announcement yesterday.

Sprinkler ban in Napier: Usage soars to some of highest in country
New Zealand

Sprinkler ban in Napier: Usage soars to some of highest in country

29 Nov 02:39 AM

Water use in the city is 'out-stripping supply.'

Radio veteran celebrates 60 years in the industry
New Zealand

Radio veteran celebrates 60 years in the industry

29 Nov 02:32 AM

John Hayes still has a passion for local radio.

Rua Bioscience hits record NZ and Australian sales as it approaches breakeven
Kahu

Rua Bioscience hits record NZ and Australian sales as it approaches breakeven

29 Nov 02:30 AM

Roadshows aim to raise $3m, showcasing products and engaging with the community.

The Country Full Show: Thanksgiving edition
New Zealand

The Country Full Show: Thanksgiving edition

29 Nov 02:10 AM

Harry Gaddum, Todd Clark, Tom Taylor and George Macleod, the Stus, Chris Brandolino.

Community group which helps up to 100 a day appeals for new home
New Zealand

Community group which helps up to 100 a day appeals for new home

29 Nov 02:00 AM

The Clothing Sheds and Aroha Gardens offers clothes and kai to up to 100 people a day.

Serious injuries, stretch of SH2 expressway closes after two-vehicle crash
New Zealand

Serious injuries, stretch of SH2 expressway closes after two-vehicle crash

29 Nov 01:40 AM

New Zealand Transport Agency said delays are possible.

Tīrau crash: Police appeal for more info on fatal SH1 accident
New Zealand

Tīrau crash: Police appeal for more info on fatal SH1 accident

29 Nov 01:27 AM

The three-vehicle crash left one person dead and 14 injured.

Police find more than $100k of stolen farming machinery in Mangawhai
New Zealand

Police find more than $100k of stolen farming machinery in Mangawhai

29 Nov 01:22 AM

Wellsford cops looking for owner of wood chipper.

Book launch part of Diwali celebrations in Gisborne next month
New Zealand

Book launch part of Diwali celebrations in Gisborne next month

29 Nov 01:07 AM

'A heartfelt collection of stories that highlight the journeys of diverse migrants...'

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Best of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealed
School Rugby

Best of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealed

29 Nov 12:31 AM

Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.

Gangs hold onto 'precious patches': Two police districts yet to make mark under new rules
New Zealand

Gangs hold onto 'precious patches': Two police districts yet to make mark under new rules

29 Nov 12:04 AM

Northland gangs comply with new laws as patches prove 'precious' to members.

Hastings shed blaze: Firefighters dial Australia for guidance
New Zealand

Hastings shed blaze: Firefighters dial Australia for guidance

29 Nov 12:00 AM

The call to Queensland was for advice on chemicals stored inside.

‘World first’: Council moves toward landmark iwi partnership
Kahu

‘World first’: Council moves toward landmark iwi partnership

29 Nov 12:00 AM

Negotiations are expected to be finalised in early 2025.

Snap happy: International award to Gisborne photographer
New Zealand

Snap happy: International award to Gisborne photographer

28 Nov 11:29 PM

'It was truly surprising and an incredible honour'

Why a cafe owner says Rotorua's generosity 'puts other cities to shame'
New Zealand

Why a cafe owner says Rotorua's generosity 'puts other cities to shame'

28 Nov 11:03 PM

'If you put a cause before the people of Rotorua, people rise up, and they come out.'

Woman 'frozen' after man's nude approach at Hawke’s Bay beach
New Zealand

Woman 'frozen' after man's nude approach at Hawke’s Bay beach

28 Nov 11:00 PM

'I turned my head and there are just genitals, that I didn't want to see, nor ask to see.'

Gisborne council faces challenges with proposed new national forestry standards
New Zealand

Gisborne council faces challenges with proposed new national forestry standards

28 Nov 11:00 PM

Gisborne councillors worry new NES-CF will limit local control over forestry regulations.

The 'super' food initiative ensuring elderly don't go without food
New Zealand

The 'super' food initiative ensuring elderly don't go without food

28 Nov 11:00 PM

Partnering with the foodbank, Super Support is wraparound support for those aged 65 over

Farmers urged to dose dogs against sheep measles
New Zealand

Farmers urged to dose dogs against sheep measles

28 Nov 10:50 PM

'We do not believe we can eradicate C. ovis but the aim is to control it at around 0.5%'

Golden couple reflect on successful show promotion company
New Zealand

Golden couple reflect on successful show promotion company

28 Nov 10:14 PM

Stewart and Tricia Macpherson own the Stetson Group.

Fire-hit pub poised for reopening
New Zealand

Fire-hit pub poised for reopening

28 Nov 10:00 PM

'It’s been a long road, but we’re finally here.'

Young couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraud
New Zealand

Young couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraud

28 Nov 10:00 PM

A young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.

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