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‘Just leave him alone’: Tom Phillips' father makes plea as hunt for fugitive dad goes on
New Zealand

‘Just leave him alone’: Tom Phillips' father makes plea as hunt for fugitive dad goes on

08 Nov 08:24 PM

The whole thing was a 'rort from the beginning', Neville Phillips says.

Scorcher! Areas to hit 30C for the first time in 21 months; police warn of flooded roads
New Zealand

Scorcher! Areas to hit 30C for the first time in 21 months; police warn of flooded roads

08 Nov 06:37 PM

It appears to be a tale of two islands for this weekend's weather.

Shattered trust: Woman assaulted by team leader during cyclone response
New Zealand|crime

Shattered trust: Woman assaulted by team leader during cyclone response

08 Nov 05:38 PM

'I feel confident knowing ... he’ll never be able to work for emergency services again.'

'It’s pretty special': Community bands together to publish 13-year-old's Cyclone Gabrielle picture book
New Zealand

'It’s pretty special': Community bands together to publish 13-year-old's Cyclone Gabrielle picture book

08 Nov 05:00 PM

The book was published with support from her teachers, Hastings' Mayor, and her community.

Mum and dad build epic 36m, glow-in-the-dark waterslide in their backyard
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Mum and dad build epic 36m, glow-in-the-dark waterslide in their backyard

08 Nov 05:00 PM

“It’s just one of those silly things you do in life to entertain yourself."

Bamboo or bust? Man's plan for $17m giant panda park in New Zealand
New Zealand

Bamboo or bust? Man's plan for $17m giant panda park in New Zealand

08 Nov 05:00 PM

'There are a lot of barriers, but none that are impenetrable.'

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Opinion: Napier’s dome a stripped-classical gem: Michael Fowler
New Zealand

Opinion: Napier’s dome a stripped-classical gem: Michael Fowler

08 Nov 05:00 PM

Opinion: Late addition would do justice to prime site.

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Nick Stewart: NZ's love affair with term deposits is creating several hidden risks
New Zealand

Nick Stewart: NZ's love affair with term deposits is creating several hidden risks

08 Nov 05:00 PM

OPINION: NZ's term-deposit love is staggering – three times the size of the stock market.

'Worrying': Hundreds more superannuants using foodbank, long-term need rises
New Zealand

'Worrying': Hundreds more superannuants using foodbank, long-term need rises

08 Nov 04:03 PM

Bay of Plenty Times Foodbank Christmas Appeal launches as longer-term need rises.

Kiwi AI-tech company breaks into Brazilian beef market
New Zealand

Kiwi AI-tech company breaks into Brazilian beef market

08 Nov 04:00 PM

MindHive Global uses artificial intelligence to grade cowhide.

Nominations open for Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2025
New Zealand

Nominations open for Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2025

08 Nov 04:00 PM

Dairy Women’s Network encourages people to nominate leaders “who go beyond the farm gate”.

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'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50K
New Zealand

'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50K

08 Nov 04:00 PM

Victim believes the school has a moral duty not to keep money from an alleged criminal.

A new era: Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment represents Whanganui’s modern identity
New Zealand

A new era: Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment represents Whanganui’s modern identity

08 Nov 04:00 PM

'It’s going to really accelerate that rebirth or renaissance that Whanganui’s had.'

'Chronically underfunded': DoC asks public to pay to save critically endangered species
New Zealand

'Chronically underfunded': DoC asks public to pay to save critically endangered species

08 Nov 04:00 PM

DoC has enlisted the help of a fundraising organisation to back some critical projects.

Trump fallout: Can Northland expect influx of US citizens?
New Zealand

Trump fallout: Can Northland expect influx of US citizens?

08 Nov 04:00 PM

'They still need us': the Northland Federated Farmers president is calm about tariffs.

Tractors and wagons and coaches, oh my! Take a horse-drawn trip back in time
New Zealand

Tractors and wagons and coaches, oh my! Take a horse-drawn trip back in time

08 Nov 04:00 PM

Kem Ormond discovers the rich history behind The Coach House Museum in Feilding.

Rare whale stranding near Gisborne ends with euthanasia
New Zealand

Rare whale stranding near Gisborne ends with euthanasia

08 Nov 06:47 AM

DoC, iwi and members of the public attempted to help the animal on Waikanae Beach.

Vale Sir Robert Gillies: The inside story of how last Māori Battalion survivor finally accepted a knighthood
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Vale Sir Robert Gillies: The inside story of how last Māori Battalion survivor finally accepted a knighthood

08 Nov 06:22 AM

OPINION: Sir Robert Gillies died yesterday at the age of 99.

'I guessed it would be him': Officer's immediate reaction to news police had shot Hamilton man
New Zealand|crime

'I guessed it would be him': Officer's immediate reaction to news police had shot Hamilton man

08 Nov 06:12 AM

Joel Buckley was shot dead by police in an exchange of shots in 2021.

Commissioner reveals when emergency motels decision due
New Zealand

Commissioner reveals when emergency motels decision due

08 Nov 05:36 AM

Special hearing: Govt wants consents extended but others want most or all denied.

Bonfires to mark iwi support of national hikoi
New Zealand

Bonfires to mark iwi support of national hikoi

08 Nov 04:58 AM

David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to Parliament on Thursday.

New whānau health clinic helps those not enrolled with a GP
New Zealand

New whānau health clinic helps those not enrolled with a GP

08 Nov 04:48 AM

The Whangārei CBD nurse-led clinic aims to meet Northland's high health needs.

Driver who hit and injured a teenage cyclist urged to come forward
New Zealand

Driver who hit and injured a teenage cyclist urged to come forward

08 Nov 04:18 AM

The incident in Taupō left the teenager with serious injuries.

'A sign of the times': Gisborne councillors discuss changing sealed roads to unsealed to manage road budget
New Zealand

'A sign of the times': Gisborne councillors discuss changing sealed roads to unsealed to manage road budget

08 Nov 04:00 AM

Policy needed as Gisborne council plans unsealed roads; public meetings to discuss impact.

Ironman World Championships will mean busy roads for Taupō
New Zealand

Ironman World Championships will mean busy roads for Taupō

08 Nov 03:55 AM

About 6000 competitors plus their supporters are expected from overseas.

Aims Games injects $8.78m into Tauranga economy
New Zealand

Aims Games injects $8.78m into Tauranga economy

08 Nov 03:52 AM

An economic impact report was commissioned during the September sporting showpiece.

Kiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kids
New Zealand

Kiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kids

08 Nov 03:08 AM

The charity has three Northland stores collecting books this festive season.

District council plans to restore Waihirere Domain to its former glory
New Zealand

District council plans to restore Waihirere Domain to its former glory

08 Nov 03:03 AM

Councillors reminisce about "that slide"; hope to restore domain to its former glory.

Beautiful Bay of Islands backdrop for Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop For Youth skydive
New Zealand

Beautiful Bay of Islands backdrop for Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop For Youth skydive

08 Nov 02:59 AM

The Far North's Courtney Keenan does a skydive for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

Restricted fire season announced for parts of Hawke’s Bay
New Zealand

Restricted fire season announced for parts of Hawke’s Bay

08 Nov 02:40 AM

Restrictions have been placed on all outdoor fires in parts of Hawke's Bay.

'A revered national treasure': Thousands to mourn beloved 'Tā Bom'
New Zealand

'A revered national treasure': Thousands to mourn beloved 'Tā Bom'

08 Nov 02:21 AM

The Māori Queen will attend Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies' tangi tomorrow.

Church Road, Fistonich the big winners at Hawke’s Bay wine awards
New Zealand

Church Road, Fistonich the big winners at Hawke’s Bay wine awards

08 Nov 02:15 AM

Church Road, one of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest wineries, won six categories.

Predator-free programme on ice due to lack of funds
New Zealand

Predator-free programme on ice due to lack of funds

08 Nov 02:00 AM

An ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.

Temperatures hit 28C in Napier and Hastings, could be hotter Saturday
New Zealand

Temperatures hit 28C in Napier and Hastings, could be hotter Saturday

08 Nov 01:49 AM

Hastings hit a forecast peak of 28C soon after 1pm on Friday.

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