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Watch: Up to 55,000 people march on Parliament in unprecedented day of protest - only one arrest
New Zealand

Watch: Up to 55,000 people march on Parliament in unprecedented day of protest - only one arrest

19 Nov 06:42 AM

As the crowd chanted, Seymour walked back into the Beehive with his MPs.

Disgraced coach ‘berated’ Podmore on sex life, whispered ‘don’t f***ing crash’ at races
New Zealand

Disgraced coach ‘berated’ Podmore on sex life, whispered ‘don’t f***ing crash’ at races

19 Nov 06:18 AM

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

'I’m not going to have my son': Grieving dad reeling after diver killed by great white shark
New Zealand

'I’m not going to have my son': Grieving dad reeling after diver killed by great white shark

19 Nov 05:55 AM

The victim has been described as 'an amazing boy' who loved fishing and diving.

Six60 headed for Shed 530 Estate in summer 2025
New Zealand

Six60 headed for Shed 530 Estate in summer 2025

19 Nov 05:23 AM

A new Hawke's Bay winery devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle is now set to host Six60.

'Really happy': Community donates thousands to Christmas Appeal in first week
New Zealand

'Really happy': Community donates thousands to Christmas Appeal in first week

19 Nov 05:00 AM

The foodbank has collected $5560 in donated food, money, and gifts in week one.

Cathedral Cove track repair work hampered by visitors bypassing signs and barriers
New Zealand

Cathedral Cove track repair work hampered by visitors bypassing signs and barriers

19 Nov 05:00 AM

The Cathedral Cove access track is closed for repairs because of cyclone damage.

Two people injured in three-vehicle crash
New Zealand

Two people injured in three-vehicle crash

19 Nov 04:49 AM

Emergency services called to South Waikato crash.

Tramper rescued after overnight stay in bush with no food or water
New Zealand

Tramper rescued after overnight stay in bush with no food or water

19 Nov 04:48 AM

The man got lost after becoming disorientated on a track near Waikanae.

Toddler falls ill after playing in E. coli-contaminated fountain
New Zealand

Toddler falls ill after playing in E. coli-contaminated fountain

19 Nov 04:43 AM

Council apologises after E. coli in fountain; changes treatment to prevent future cases.

Amy Ferguson wins Corriedales woolhandling open final
New Zealand

Amy Ferguson wins Corriedales woolhandling open final

19 Nov 04:00 AM

Landscape architect Brittany Smith took out the senior title.

Gisborne shows affected by Ticketek outage
New Zealand

Gisborne shows affected by Ticketek outage

19 Nov 03:12 AM

Door sales remain open for shows like Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

Police investigate staffer's conduct at Hawke's Bay primary school, 'multiple' pupils involved
New Zealand

Police investigate staffer's conduct at Hawke's Bay primary school, 'multiple' pupils involved

19 Nov 02:28 AM

Police ask school parents to 'check in' on their children.

Waikato butchery Expleo brings home the bacon
New Zealand

Waikato butchery Expleo brings home the bacon

19 Nov 02:00 AM

The Te Awamutu business won four national awards recently.

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From award-winning soloist to The North East Band
New Zealand

From award-winning soloist to The North East Band

19 Nov 01:55 AM

North East is made up of fellow Gisborne musicians and will debut this summer.

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New Zealand

Citizens Civic Award winners for 2024

19 Nov 01:43 AM

The winners of the 2024 Citizens Civic Awards have been recognised.

Single buyer scoops up entire floor of new luxury apartment block
Property

Single buyer scoops up entire floor of new luxury apartment block

19 Nov 01:00 AM

They set a new record in Hamilton's for apartment market.

Kiwi Olympic legend Eric Murray reveals Podmore’s ‘tipping point’ during Tokyo Games
New Zealand

Kiwi Olympic legend Eric Murray reveals Podmore’s ‘tipping point’ during Tokyo Games

19 Nov 12:50 AM

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

Alliance Group plunges further into the red
Business

Alliance Group plunges further into the red

19 Nov 12:40 AM

Farmer-owned processor lost close to $100 million.

The Country: David Seymour on the Hīkoi to Parliament
New Zealand

The Country: David Seymour on the Hīkoi to Parliament

19 Nov 12:25 AM

David Seymour, Mark de Lautour, Paul Paynter, Vanessa Winning, Phil Duncan, Barry Soper.

What a feeling: Cult musical to be staged in Hamilton
New Zealand

What a feeling: Cult musical to be staged in Hamilton

19 Nov 12:04 AM

It will run at Riverlea Theatre from November 23 to December 14.

Hīkoi at home: Rural school’s stand for tamariki's future
New Zealand

Hīkoi at home: Rural school’s stand for tamariki's future

18 Nov 11:30 PM

Omāhū School marches for pride and unity.

Tree disaster leaves Ōpārau without power for days
New Zealand

Tree disaster leaves Ōpārau without power for days

18 Nov 11:00 PM

Waipā Networks responded after 14 poles fell in Ōpārau.

Māori-US telco partnership to help extend 5G coverage to rural communities
New Zealand

Māori-US telco partnership to help extend 5G coverage to rural communities

18 Nov 10:19 PM

Tū Ātea and Mavenir to to enable faster internet and improved mobile services.

Jack Fagan wins second Corriedale shearing title
New Zealand

Jack Fagan wins second Corriedale shearing title

18 Nov 10:12 PM

Fagan flew in from Western Australia in his successful bid to regain the title.

Dracula's bringing 'seductive spectacle, sharp wit, high-octane energy' to Rotorua
New Zealand

Dracula's bringing 'seductive spectacle, sharp wit, high-octane energy' to Rotorua

18 Nov 09:50 PM

Expect acrobatics, powerhouse vocals and unforgettable comedy from the new show.

Up close and personal with tuatara at fundraising walk
New Zealand

Up close and personal with tuatara at fundraising walk

18 Nov 09:27 PM

Te Kurī/Young Nick’s Head Walk raises $7000 for Alzheimers Gisborne Tairāwhiti.

Hammer, wrench thrown as caravan thieves take police on 'reckless' Coromandel chase
New Zealand

Hammer, wrench thrown as caravan thieves take police on 'reckless' Coromandel chase

18 Nov 09:13 PM

A hammer was thrown at police during pursuit and a wrench hit two members of the public.

Growing the RC scene: Levin club plans permanent dirt track
New Zealand

Growing the RC scene: Levin club plans permanent dirt track

18 Nov 09:05 PM

'We want a place where everyone into RC can come and have fun.'

Christmas Appeal: Business donates $3000 to foodbank
New Zealand

Christmas Appeal: Business donates $3000 to foodbank

18 Nov 09:00 PM

Craigs Investment Partners is giving back to local charities this Christmas.

'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be named
New Zealand|crime

'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be named

18 Nov 08:51 PM

Leslie Topia Barrowcliffe was selected for the Chiefs under-20s squad this year.

‘Potentially lethal’ shellfish warning for BOP, Coromandel
New Zealand

‘Potentially lethal’ shellfish warning for BOP, Coromandel

18 Nov 08:31 PM

Anyone gathering or eating shellfish from this section of coastline could get sick.

'It's all very posh': Young Kiwi trains at ancient saddlery guild
New Zealand

'It's all very posh': Young Kiwi trains at ancient saddlery guild

18 Nov 08:16 PM

Sophia's diploma is overseen by the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers.

Live poultry exports banned from Pacific nation
Talanoa

Live poultry exports banned from Pacific nation

18 Nov 08:04 PM

The ban has been put in place to prevent bird flu exposure.

Do a mean Manu! City hosts first qualifying event for world champs
New Zealand

Do a mean Manu! City hosts first qualifying event for world champs

18 Nov 07:54 PM

Tauranga's bombing competition has been named an official qualifying event for 2025.

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