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Tanks a lot: Mike Butler's water tank project helps whānau in need
New Zealand

Tanks a lot: Mike Butler's water tank project helps whānau in need

20 Nov 04:00 PM

The Far North resident, 63, also leads civil defence, festivals and marae work in Moerewa.

Tandrom Trio ready to rock at home concert
New Zealand

Tandrom Trio ready to rock at home concert

20 Nov 04:00 PM

The home concert will be intimate and comfy says Dale Webb.

Lots of options at local library
New Zealand

Lots of options at local library

20 Nov 04:00 PM

OPINION: Choosing a book to re-read is hard, let the library help.

‘Never heard of it’: Kiwi develops eating disorder after severe morning sickness during pregnancy
New Zealand

‘Never heard of it’: Kiwi develops eating disorder after severe morning sickness during pregnancy

20 Nov 04:00 PM

“I couldn’t even keep water down."

Shortlist announced for 2025 Zanda McDonald Award
New Zealand

Shortlist announced for 2025 Zanda McDonald Award

20 Nov 04:00 PM

The shortlist of 10 young professionals from Australia and NZ has been revealed.

'You don't have to keep up with the Joneses': Life in one of NZ's most isolated villages
New Zealand

'You don't have to keep up with the Joneses': Life in one of NZ's most isolated villages

20 Nov 09:33 AM

'We now have the internet!'

NZ's most prolific road-tripper: Nine hidden gems off our main highways
New Zealand

NZ's most prolific road-tripper: Nine hidden gems off our main highways

20 Nov 09:33 AM

What happens when you come face to face with a heavy truck on a single-lane gravel track?

Deloitte Fast 50: Halter takes out top prize for 2024
Agribusiness

Deloitte Fast 50: Halter takes out top prize for 2024

20 Nov 08:00 AM

Devoli ranks top of the Master of Growth index.

Firefighters working overnight to extinguish 'massive fire' in Bay of Plenty
New Zealand

Firefighters working overnight to extinguish 'massive fire' in Bay of Plenty

20 Nov 07:31 AM

Residents were forced from their homes due to the fire.

Investigation under way after prison inmate found dead
New Zealand

Investigation under way after prison inmate found dead

20 Nov 06:41 AM

Police say the death is currently being treated as unexplained.

Cycling NZ lawyer denies ‘threat’ to Podmore in meeting over Tokyo Olympics snub
New Zealand

Cycling NZ lawyer denies ‘threat’ to Podmore in meeting over Tokyo Olympics snub

20 Nov 05:43 AM

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

Homeowners want fireworks banned after house destroyed by fire
New Zealand

Homeowners want fireworks banned after house destroyed by fire

20 Nov 05:00 AM

Fire and Emergency investigators believe the house fire was caused by fireworks.

Sinkhole threatens main artery road to Pāuanui
New Zealand

Sinkhole threatens main artery road to Pāuanui

20 Nov 04:00 AM

The tomo is being monitored 24/7, Thames-Coromandel District Council says.

Mystery crash: Car rolls off road, occupants disappear
New Zealand

Mystery crash: Car rolls off road, occupants disappear

20 Nov 03:41 AM

Police are still investigating while Fenz confirmed they attended the scene two weeks ago.

Bats thrive in Tairāwhiti: How Aratu Forests is protecting them
New Zealand

Bats thrive in Tairāwhiti: How Aratu Forests is protecting them

20 Nov 03:10 AM

Bats found in Tairāwhiti's Aratu Forests; management plan enhances their protection.

Health and conservation champions named Kiwibank Local Hero medallists
New Zealand

Health and conservation champions named Kiwibank Local Hero medallists

20 Nov 03:00 AM

Orca expert Dr Ingrid Visser and Māori activist Hilda Halkyard-Harawira are among them.

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Westpac predicts $10/kg milk price after another strong auction
Business

Westpac predicts $10/kg milk price after another strong auction

20 Nov 02:37 AM

'We could end up with an extra $4b added to incomes.'

Serious injuries in Western Bay crash
New Zealand

Serious injuries in Western Bay crash

20 Nov 01:54 AM

A serious crash has been reported in the Western Bay of Plenty.

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Creditors put dairy farm operation into liquidation – ANZ among those owed nearly $600k
Business

Creditors put dairy farm operation into liquidation – ANZ among those owed nearly $600k

20 Nov 01:45 AM

The company had been dairy farming since May 2004.

‘I can’t recall’: Ex-Cycling NZ CEO blanks on meetings, chats about Podmore’s wellbeing
New Zealand

‘I can’t recall’: Ex-Cycling NZ CEO blanks on meetings, chats about Podmore’s wellbeing

20 Nov 01:38 AM

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

Fire contained at Pāpāmoa shopping centre
New Zealand

Fire contained at Pāpāmoa shopping centre

20 Nov 01:34 AM

A fire investigator has been requested to attend the scene.

Santa's summer grotto and Mrs Claus' bar hop highlight festive fun
New Zealand

Santa's summer grotto and Mrs Claus' bar hop highlight festive fun

20 Nov 01:29 AM

Napier CBD to celebrate Christmas with a month of events, starting November 23.

Choppers help battle two scrub fires in northern Hawke's Bay, at least one suspicious
New Zealand

Choppers help battle two scrub fires in northern Hawke's Bay, at least one suspicious

20 Nov 01:18 AM

Choppers have helped firefighters battle two scrub fires near Wairoa. One is suspicious.

The man who can lift a grand piano
New Zealand

The man who can lift a grand piano

20 Nov 01:08 AM

Rich Farrell aims for top 10 finish at the world Strongman Games.

Report reveals massive growth for Turanga Health amid changing health sector
New Zealand

Report reveals massive growth for Turanga Health amid changing health sector

20 Nov 01:00 AM

'Turanga Health is essential for helping iwi enjoy sound good health throughout life.'

Wintry blast: Temps to plunge near freezing, rain, hail, late-season snow to lash south
New Zealand

Wintry blast: Temps to plunge near freezing, rain, hail, late-season snow to lash south

20 Nov 12:43 AM

If you're in Queenstown, be prepared for chilly 1C overnight temperatures tomorrow.

The Country: Alliance chair Mark Wynne on $95.8m loss
New Zealand

The Country: Alliance chair Mark Wynne on $95.8m loss

20 Nov 12:25 AM

Mark Wynne, Winston Peters, Anna Palairet, Farmer Tom Martin.

Community jumps to the aid of Taupō family after mobility van stolen
New Zealand

Community jumps to the aid of Taupō family after mobility van stolen

20 Nov 12:00 AM

The community rallies after disabled man's van stolen.

Boy, 8, killed in suspicious circumstances can now be named
New Zealand|crime

Boy, 8, killed in suspicious circumstances can now be named

19 Nov 11:52 PM

'Monster', was shouted in court as a 25-year-old woman appeared in relation to his death.

Kaitāia market stall gathering views and questions for 2025 Far North District Council election
New Zealand

Kaitāia market stall gathering views and questions for 2025 Far North District Council election

19 Nov 11:43 PM

Kaitāia man seeking voter feedback ahead of next year's local body elections

Faulkner family 'beyond grateful' for support after devastating woolshed fire
New Zealand

Faulkner family 'beyond grateful' for support after devastating woolshed fire

19 Nov 11:39 PM

The Faulkner family are beyond grateful for all the love and support after the fire.

'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt production
Business

'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt production

19 Nov 11:25 PM

Many workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.

Pony Express? Motorist stunned at 213km/h speeding ticket for horsefloat
New Zealand

Pony Express? Motorist stunned at 213km/h speeding ticket for horsefloat

19 Nov 11:20 PM

The police admit there was an issue with cameras detecting truck speeds at this site.

'It’s been one of those years': Farmlands records more losses
New Zealand

'It’s been one of those years': Farmlands records more losses

19 Nov 11:00 PM

The co-op has posted a $14.3 million net loss after tax for the year ended June 2024.

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