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From adversity to opportunity: Puketawai Marae’s journey post-cyclone
New Zealand

From adversity to opportunity: Puketawai Marae’s journey post-cyclone

13 Nov 02:14 AM

Puketawai Marae, hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle, plans to shift to safer, higher ground.

Nelson woman fined for taking more than 1000 cockles from traditional fishery reserve
New Zealand|crime

Nelson woman fined for taking more than 1000 cockles from traditional fishery reserve

13 Nov 02:06 AM

Judge: 'If everyone did that, we would not have any cockles left in our country'.

Hawke’s Bay weather: Some rain was forecast, but where is it?
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay weather: Some rain was forecast, but where is it?

13 Nov 01:31 AM

The warnings are out; it's not expected to be a drought, but be prepared.

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'Very short notice': Napier ale house kicked out over lease dispute
New Zealand

'Very short notice': Napier ale house kicked out over lease dispute

13 Nov 01:30 AM

'I tried to work with them to say why don’t we extend it.'

Police investigate discovery of human remains near Waikato town
New Zealand

Police investigate discovery of human remains near Waikato town

13 Nov 01:07 AM

Police have secured the scene and are examining the area.

Luxon talks Trump on The Country
New Zealand

Luxon talks Trump on The Country

13 Nov 12:55 AM

Christopher Luxon, Ray Smith, Jane Smith, Rick Ladd, Hunter McGregor.

Bloom in the Bay: explore art, gardening, and wellness at Tauranga festival
New Zealand

Bloom in the Bay: explore art, gardening, and wellness at Tauranga festival

13 Nov 12:48 AM

Play with pottery or learn how to make a knife at one of the many events.

Man arrested after alleged alcohol theft with gun
New Zealand

Man arrested after alleged alcohol theft with gun

13 Nov 12:26 AM

He was expected in the Waitākere District Court today.

Treaty bill protest: Second wave of motorway mayhem as hīkoi heads south
New Zealand

Treaty bill protest: Second wave of motorway mayhem as hīkoi heads south

13 Nov 12:07 AM

The hīkoi now splits into two groups, headed for Ihumātao and Bastion Point.

'A loud bang': Three dead in Hamilton car vs train tragedy
New Zealand

'A loud bang': Three dead in Hamilton car vs train tragedy

12 Nov 11:36 PM

Emergency services rushed to Peachgrove Rd just after 4.30am.

Tauranga water mains break causing discoloured water
New Zealand

Tauranga water mains break causing discoloured water

12 Nov 11:04 PM

It affects the area from the city centre to Greerton.

New general manager takes helm at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
New Zealand

New general manager takes helm at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club

12 Nov 10:17 PM

Dylan Higgins is impressed with the spiritual home of golf.

Shellfish collection ban in BoP harbour in force now
New Zealand

Shellfish collection ban in BoP harbour in force now

12 Nov 09:59 PM

A two-year ban on taking the shellfish came into force today.

Councils say buyouts of homes destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle almost completed
New Zealand

Councils say buyouts of homes destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle almost completed

12 Nov 09:16 PM

More than 300 properties across Hastings and Napier were deemed Category 3.

Coromandel athletes feature in 2kg 'homage to surf culture'
New Zealand

Coromandel athletes feature in 2kg 'homage to surf culture'

12 Nov 09:00 PM

Unbound Vol 1 weaves together pictures and interviews with NZ surfers.

'Pretty much gone': Swanndri buried to show wool returns to nature
New Zealand

'Pretty much gone': Swanndri buried to show wool returns to nature

12 Nov 08:34 PM

“We saw worms... eating the fabric and returning those nutrients to the soil."

Organisers expect 6000 marchers for Hamilton leg of hikoi
Kahu

Organisers expect 6000 marchers for Hamilton leg of hikoi

12 Nov 08:03 PM

Organisers planning for a 6000 strong hīkoi march through Hamilton

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Banned fraudster fails again, recruitment firm owes $8.4 million
Business

Banned fraudster fails again, recruitment firm owes $8.4 million

12 Nov 07:30 PM

The company employed a lot of immigrant workers as contractors now owed money.

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'It was just a holiday': The HB pilot who flew across the world in a Gipsy Moth
New Zealand

'It was just a holiday': The HB pilot who flew across the world in a Gipsy Moth

12 Nov 05:00 PM

'Some people have cats and dogs. We have a hangar,' says the aviator's daughter.

'Speed up access' to health services: New child wellness centre opens
New Zealand

'Speed up access' to health services: New child wellness centre opens

12 Nov 04:01 PM

It is a 'significant milestone' in Health NZ's commitment to improving children's health.

Kerikeri Street Party set to finish half-marathon event in style
New Zealand

Kerikeri Street Party set to finish half-marathon event in style

12 Nov 04:00 PM

Thousands expected to let their hair down post-race.

Councillor slams new Rotorua sports strategy
New Zealand

Councillor slams new Rotorua sports strategy

12 Nov 04:00 PM

The mayor says she is 'disappointed' with one councillor's position.

Table-topping Napier City Rovers fizzing for National League run home
New Zealand

Table-topping Napier City Rovers fizzing for National League run home

12 Nov 04:00 PM

Napier City Rovers' hopes of making the National League final are in their own hands.

Family 'absolutely gutted' after theft of heirlooms
New Zealand

Family 'absolutely gutted' after theft of heirlooms

12 Nov 04:00 PM

'They stole the whole get-up except the tie, which I buried with my dad.'

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Lively annual meeting ahead for dairy giant Fonterra?
Business

Lively annual meeting ahead for dairy giant Fonterra?

12 Nov 04:00 PM

Pay rises are on the cards for the chair, directors and watchdog councillors.

Woman flown to hospital after crash involving truck in South Taranaki
New Zealand

Woman flown to hospital after crash involving truck in South Taranaki

12 Nov 08:04 AM

Rescue helicopter takes woman from crash scene to Waikato Hospital.

'I had nothing to go on': Firearms officer on why she didn't investigate concerns about shooter who was later killed by police
New Zealand|crime

'I had nothing to go on': Firearms officer on why she didn't investigate concerns about shooter who was later killed by police

12 Nov 07:00 AM

Joel Buckley fired at police when they arrived at his home.

Cold blooded murder: The chilling discovery of a body and the plan to cover it up
Crime

Cold blooded murder: The chilling discovery of a body and the plan to cover it up

12 Nov 06:00 AM

Three friends claimed it was an accident, but a jury found otherwise.

Ceremony marks opening of 11 relocatable homes at Ōmāhu Marae
New Zealand

Ceremony marks opening of 11 relocatable homes at Ōmāhu Marae

12 Nov 05:30 AM

Dreams and aspirations were realised as 11 new homes opened at Ōmāhu.

Couple's surprise: Tairāwhiti volunteers win Nan Evans award
New Zealand

Couple's surprise: Tairāwhiti volunteers win Nan Evans award

12 Nov 04:22 AM

Hans Kwak: 'The award is as much for Trish as it is for me.'

One person treated for smoke inhalation after house fire in Raumanga
New Zealand

One person treated for smoke inhalation after house fire in Raumanga

12 Nov 03:44 AM

A person was treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Raumunga this afternoon

'We just want action': Abuse in care survivors unite for apology
New Zealand

'We just want action': Abuse in care survivors unite for apology

12 Nov 03:13 AM

Denise Caltaux says abuse in care is at the core of a lot of the country's social issues.

Zimbabwean saxophonist amped for Totara Street
New Zealand

Zimbabwean saxophonist amped for Totara Street

12 Nov 03:09 AM

Thabani Gapara will play in Mount Maunganui, touring his album, Dzindza.

Saluting and farewelling Tā Bom - the reluctant war hero
New Zealand

Saluting and farewelling Tā Bom - the reluctant war hero

12 Nov 03:00 AM

It was a fitting ceremonial farewell that Sir Robert Gillies would have dodged.

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