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'Very capable of harming people': Firearms boss not made aware of colleague's alarming concerns
New Zealand|crime

'Very capable of harming people': Firearms boss not made aware of colleague's alarming concerns

11 Nov 05:28 AM

Joel Buckley was later killed by AOS after firing at officers when they visited his home.

'For everyone': Hīkoi organisers promote unity on first day of action
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'For everyone': Hīkoi organisers promote unity on first day of action

11 Nov 04:56 AM

Hīkoi is about standing up for Te Tiriti, which will help everyone thrive, organisers say.

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Fonterra moves global consumer business sale up a gear, favours IPO and trade sale track

11 Nov 04:13 AM

Chief executive Miles Hurrell says there's 'significant' interest.

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Collaboration not competition: Concern raised at after-hours healthcare tender process
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Collaboration not competition: Concern raised at after-hours healthcare tender process

11 Nov 04:00 AM

Some local clinics are critical of Te Whatu Ora's tender process for a gap in services.

'Hope those empty panels remain empty': Vietnam vet hopes for no more war casualties
New Zealand

'Hope those empty panels remain empty': Vietnam vet hopes for no more war casualties

11 Nov 03:11 AM

Combined Services Day in Gisborne saw diverse attendance, honouring all service personnel.

'Last place I wanted to be': Concussion left Blues cult hero fearing All Blacks call-up
All Blacks

'Last place I wanted to be': Concussion left Blues cult hero fearing All Blacks call-up

11 Nov 03:00 AM

Tom Robinson retired from rugby earlier this year, aged 30.

Niwa climate outlook: What the Bay can expect for summer
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Niwa climate outlook: What the Bay can expect for summer

11 Nov 03:00 AM

Predictions for temperatures, rainfall and soil moisture levels.

'We don’t want our land to go': Whānau in path of planned Wairoa floodway feel 'threatened'
New Zealand

'We don’t want our land to go': Whānau in path of planned Wairoa floodway feel 'threatened'

11 Nov 02:48 AM

'I wouldn't like it if it was my land either,' Lawrence Yule says.

Beam Scooters halt Napier operations after two-year trial
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Beam Scooters halt Napier operations after two-year trial

11 Nov 02:45 AM

A council spokeswoman confirmed Beam stopped its Napier operation in November.

'Thrilled': Major upgrades on way at Rātana Pā
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'Thrilled': Major upgrades on way at Rātana Pā

11 Nov 02:37 AM

'Some of these buildings need urgent attention.'

'The end result is out of all magnitude': Driver's carelessness claims motorcyclist's life
Crime

'The end result is out of all magnitude': Driver's carelessness claims motorcyclist's life

11 Nov 02:27 AM

Christopher Haverkort, 65, was out riding with his brother when he was hit and killed.

Family tickled pink with peony business
New Zealand

Family tickled pink with peony business

11 Nov 02:00 AM

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For or against waste-to-energy plant: Submissions due by December 18
New Zealand

For or against waste-to-energy plant: Submissions due by December 18

11 Nov 02:00 AM

Time running out to submit to EPA on Te Awamutu's waste-to-energy plant.

Fonterra lifts forecast range for farmgate milk price
New Zealand

Fonterra lifts forecast range for farmgate milk price

11 Nov 01:27 AM

The mid-point is up 50 cents to $9.50 a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS).

Abandoned convent bought on a whim up for grabs - and it's definitely not haunted
Property

Abandoned convent bought on a whim up for grabs - and it's definitely not haunted

11 Nov 01:00 AM

Heritage property in Huntly has been investigated by paranormal expert.

The Country: Todd Charteris talks rural banks and climate change
New Zealand

The Country: Todd Charteris talks rural banks and climate change

11 Nov 12:59 AM

Todd Charteris, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Justin Kitto, Phil Duncan.

Four medals for Hawke's Bay team at World Cup  Taekwon-do
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Four medals for Hawke's Bay team at World Cup Taekwon-do

11 Nov 12:22 AM

One of the team had never before been on an aircraft before flying to Uzbekistan.

'If it's yellow, let it mellow': Advice as water restrictions arrive in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

'If it's yellow, let it mellow': Advice as water restrictions arrive in Hawke's Bay

10 Nov 11:54 PM

Councils have imposed restrictions to help conserve water due to dry weather.

Paddon and Hudson crowned 2024 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Champs
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Paddon and Hudson crowned 2024 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Champs

10 Nov 11:32 PM

The pair won the International Rally of Whangārei at the weekend.

Saturday at Kaweka Hospital: Brighter future for kids after life-changing surgery
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Saturday at Kaweka Hospital: Brighter future for kids after life-changing surgery

10 Nov 11:19 PM

Staff, including specialists, have changed the lives of nine children in Hawke's Bay.

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Milestone for gated hillside housing development near Hastings
New Zealand

Milestone for gated hillside housing development near Hastings

10 Nov 11:00 PM

The subdivision boasts 'spectacular' views atop Roy's Hill.

Spring spruce-up for Kaitāia to welcome summer visitors after Mangamuka reopens
New Zealand

Spring spruce-up for Kaitāia to welcome summer visitors after Mangamuka reopens

10 Nov 11:00 PM

Kaitāia gearing up for big town spring clean for state highway reopening.

'Best of the best': The NZ family attraction in the top 15 in the world
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'Best of the best': The NZ family attraction in the top 15 in the world

10 Nov 10:50 PM

Tripadvisor named-checked Gannet Safaris Overland in its annual accolade.

Who is Waipuna Hospice’s new chief executive?
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Who is Waipuna Hospice’s new chief executive?

10 Nov 09:55 PM

The new CEO says he's 'passionate about the hospice cause'.

Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating
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Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating

10 Nov 09:37 PM

A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.

How women mountain bikers are shredding it up
New Zealand

How women mountain bikers are shredding it up

10 Nov 09:26 PM

Women tear it up on Rotorua mountain bike tracks.

Going with the flow: Q&A with Lucy Peach
New Zealand

Going with the flow: Q&A with Lucy Peach

10 Nov 09:16 PM

'Periods are a resource', says Lucy Peach, who is challenging taboos.

Regional cash for upgrades to Rātana and Waitangi cultural sites of significance
Kahu

Regional cash for upgrades to Rātana and Waitangi cultural sites of significance

10 Nov 09:09 PM

Ratana Marae and Waitangi Treaty Grounds receive regional funding.

Is this the nation's most diverse school?
New Zealand|education

Is this the nation's most diverse school?

10 Nov 08:32 PM

Hamilton's Knighton Normal School teaches 75 ethnicities and has a roll of 730.

Economic woes sour prospects for China's dairy farmers
Business

Economic woes sour prospects for China's dairy farmers

10 Nov 08:09 PM

Setback for an industry symbolic of China’s decades-long economic rise.

Fonterra to test IPO case for Consumer business
Agribusiness

Fonterra to test IPO case for Consumer business

10 Nov 08:09 PM

The dairy co-op says it continues to explore potential divestment options.

'Police will take action': Warning to protesters starting convoys today
New Zealand

'Police will take action': Warning to protesters starting convoys today

10 Nov 08:07 PM

Protest organised by advocacy group Toitū te Tiriti started at Cape Rēinga this morning.

Scattering ashes at 'precious taonga' strictly prohibited, iwi say
New Zealand

Scattering ashes at 'precious taonga' strictly prohibited, iwi say

10 Nov 07:00 PM

The iwi were made aware of an incident at Acacia Bay recently.

One critically injured after two-vehicle crash north of Napier
New Zealand

One critically injured after two-vehicle crash north of Napier

10 Nov 06:47 PM

One person was critically injured in the crash near Tangoio.

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