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Gisborne's $6.7k give-way sign
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Gisborne's $6.7k give-way sign

27 Nov 04:00 PM

'It was once facing the wrong way for 10 days,' a local said.

Join the journey: Whangaroa Papa Hapū calls for input on Treaty claims
New Zealand

Join the journey: Whangaroa Papa Hapū calls for input on Treaty claims

27 Nov 04:00 PM

The group invites descendants to discuss the draft mandate at hui.

From charity to defeating champions: Napier City Rovers beat title holders 3-2
New Zealand

From charity to defeating champions: Napier City Rovers beat title holders 3-2

27 Nov 04:00 PM

First they delivered presents at Ronald McDonald House - then they delivered on the pitch.

Schools brace for impact of new lunch scheme
New Zealand

Schools brace for impact of new lunch scheme

27 Nov 03:30 PM

Daily Charitable Trust loses 83% of lunch contracts in Te Puke, affecting meals and jobs.

Ironman event set to bring 20,000 people and $20m to Taupō
New Zealand

Ironman event set to bring 20,000 people and $20m to Taupō

27 Nov 03:00 PM

The event is expected to bring 6500 athletes plus supporters from 119 countries.

‘Grief… in retrospect’: Podmore requested health chats about teen abortion before death
New Zealand

‘Grief… in retrospect’: Podmore requested health chats about teen abortion before death

27 Nov 06:18 AM

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

Gang member swaps patch for socks while in court for sporting insignia
New Zealand|crime

Gang member swaps patch for socks while in court for sporting insignia

27 Nov 06:00 AM

People wearing insignia from at least six different gangs are currently before the courts.

Foreign tourists caught up in tour bus crash; one dead, 13 hurt
New Zealand

Foreign tourists caught up in tour bus crash; one dead, 13 hurt

27 Nov 05:56 AM

Seven ambulances and five helicopters responded.

Meter reader critically injured as thieves looking for drug money steal his work car
New Zealand|crime

Meter reader critically injured as thieves looking for drug money steal his work car

27 Nov 05:00 AM

Jason Wharekura maintains he doesn't know his co-offenders, despite his guilty plea.

Dog attack: Young child taken to hospital with serious injuries
New Zealand

Dog attack: Young child taken to hospital with serious injuries

27 Nov 04:36 AM

Unregistered pit bull cross impounded by animal control officers.

NZX milk futures surpass $10/kg on China demand
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NZX milk futures surpass $10/kg on China demand

27 Nov 04:01 AM

'The market has improved, and it’s favourable for New Zealand.'

Maungarongo Te Kawa returns home with quilt exhibition at Tairāwhiti Museum
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Maungarongo Te Kawa returns home with quilt exhibition at Tairāwhiti Museum

27 Nov 04:00 AM

Maungarongo Te Kawa's quilt exhibition opens at Tairawhiti Museum, showcasing his journey.

Gisborne Herald website introduces new, easier online paper access
New Zealand

Gisborne Herald website introduces new, easier online paper access

27 Nov 03:45 AM

Subscribers can now access the latest digital edition of the Gisborne Herald in PDF form.

New Mount skatepark to host national skateboarding event
New Zealand

New Mount skatepark to host national skateboarding event

27 Nov 03:34 AM

Tauranga to host Skateboard Nationals in March 2025, showcasing top Kiwi skateboarders.

More delays expected as Pauanui bridge works continue
New Zealand

More delays expected as Pauanui bridge works continue

27 Nov 02:54 AM

Damage has been caused by high tides and heavy rain.

'Right combo of wind, waves, tides': Why a pou swept away in cyclone was found 650 days later
New Zealand

'Right combo of wind, waves, tides': Why a pou swept away in cyclone was found 650 days later

27 Nov 02:18 AM

'The marae's still alive, the carving is still alive and the people of Tangoio are alive.'

NZ city marks its 150th birthday
New Zealand

NZ city marks its 150th birthday

27 Nov 02:14 AM

Napier is marking 150 years of the municipality.

Plea for information after fatal BoP crash
New Zealand

Plea for information after fatal BoP crash

27 Nov 02:03 AM

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash.

'Rad' Rotorua skatepark project rolls closer to reality
New Zealand

'Rad' Rotorua skatepark project rolls closer to reality

27 Nov 01:28 AM

Progress comes after those involved twice feared for its future.

The Country Full Show: PM on Restoring Farmer Confidence
New Zealand

The Country Full Show: PM on Restoring Farmer Confidence

27 Nov 01:17 AM

Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Eric Roy and Hunter McGregor.

The toe test everyone should do before swimming this summer
New Zealand

The toe test everyone should do before swimming this summer

27 Nov 01:01 AM

'If you can’t see your toes when standing knee-deep, then the water is not the best.'

SH29 Piarere roundabout approach in need of urgent repairs
New Zealand

SH29 Piarere roundabout approach in need of urgent repairs

27 Nov 12:36 AM

Emergency road repairs are being carried out tomorrow, November 28.

 Best of Hawke’s Bay and East Coast civil construction celebrated
New Zealand

Best of Hawke’s Bay and East Coast civil construction celebrated

26 Nov 11:31 PM

Winners recognised at celebration of best civil infrastructure.

'On a bit of a lean': Truck laden with donations after brigade foodbank drive
New Zealand

'On a bit of a lean': Truck laden with donations after brigade foodbank drive

26 Nov 11:07 PM

Salvation Army foodbank team 'very grateful' for donations as appeal hits week three.

'Hugely inspiring': Teen rugby player hopes to follow in footsteps of All Black Sam Cane
New Zealand

'Hugely inspiring': Teen rugby player hopes to follow in footsteps of All Black Sam Cane

26 Nov 10:50 PM

'He has shown an example to kids from our school that it is achievable.'

'Pizza felony': Pizza Hut shocks with bizarre new topping
Lifestyle

'Pizza felony': Pizza Hut shocks with bizarre new topping

26 Nov 10:16 PM

'Someone call Gordon Ramsay! This is a culinary crime scene.'

Kiwi allegedly shot on visit to parents in Cape Town died in father's arms
New Zealand|crime

Kiwi allegedly shot on visit to parents in Cape Town died in father's arms

26 Nov 10:04 PM

Slain man named by friends as Eugene Robbemond, 49, a Whanganui business owner, father.

Farmers urged to take part in genetics survey
New Zealand

Farmers urged to take part in genetics survey

26 Nov 09:25 PM

INZB launches fourth annual industry survey; closes December 9

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Taxing farm animals’ farts and burps? Denmark gives it a try

26 Nov 09:24 PM

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Why Rotorua is getting funky
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Why Rotorua is getting funky

26 Nov 09:16 PM

What's in store for next year's Rotorua Lakeside concert?

Tatum estate's revival celebrated with ministerial visit
New Zealand

Tatum estate's revival celebrated with ministerial visit

26 Nov 09:08 PM

The estate has been an iconic venue in Horowhenua for many years, Wayne Bishop says.

Immigration NZ 'assessing' popular YouTuber IShowSpeed's visa
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Immigration NZ 'assessing' popular YouTuber IShowSpeed's visa

26 Nov 08:44 PM

Immigration NZ confirmed IShowSpeed does not have the correct visa to work in the country.

Rogue Auckland taxi driver charges customer twice during 3km journey
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Rogue Auckland taxi driver charges customer twice during 3km journey

26 Nov 08:17 PM

The tourist was charged a 'card activation fee' of almost $200 before the 3km ride began.

White Ribbon Ride: Changing attitudes towards women, one mile at a time
New Zealand

White Ribbon Ride: Changing attitudes towards women, one mile at a time

26 Nov 07:40 PM

White Ribbon riders want to flip the script regarding domestic violence.

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