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Top of the class: Gisborne's 2024 dux set for university journeys
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Top of the class: Gisborne's 2024 dux set for university journeys

07 Nov 04:00 AM

Meet the duxes of Gisborne, who have future paths in science and psychology.

Napier schools taken out of lockdown, more than two hours after firearm sighting
New Zealand

Napier schools taken out of lockdown, more than two hours after firearm sighting

07 Nov 02:46 AM

Police were called to Tait Dr, near the intersection of Spriggs Cres, about 2.15pm.

Thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail possible for Hawke's Bay, Tararua
New Zealand

Thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail possible for Hawke's Bay, Tararua

07 Nov 02:41 AM

Residents warned of continued stormy weather.

Safe water plans tipping some rural principals 'over the edge’
New Zealand

Safe water plans tipping some rural principals 'over the edge’

07 Nov 02:30 AM

NZ Rural School Association says the plan is costing time and money.

Drugs, theft, safety fears: Tourism village's emergency housing motel impacts
New Zealand

Drugs, theft, safety fears: Tourism village's emergency housing motel impacts

07 Nov 02:16 AM

People of Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village have welcomed visitors for 200+ years.

Kiwis' creative cooking good news for fresh herb producer
New Zealand

Kiwis' creative cooking good news for fresh herb producer

07 Nov 02:00 AM

Tasman Bay Herbs will invest in more greenhouses and automation over the coming year.

Winston Peters talks Donald Trump on The Country
New Zealand

Winston Peters talks Donald Trump on The Country

07 Nov 01:01 AM

Winston Peters, Emma Higgins, Chris McCullough, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.

Thieves, vandals target pools: Showers, basin stolen
New Zealand

Thieves, vandals target pools: Showers, basin stolen

07 Nov 12:58 AM

Shower fittings and a wash basin were among items stolen.

Bike racks on buses banned: ‘We’re very disappointed to be forced into this’
New Zealand

Bike racks on buses banned: ‘We’re very disappointed to be forced into this’

07 Nov 12:49 AM

The NZTA says bike racks might not comply, because they partially obstruct headlights.

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'US market is a disaster': Why one Hawke's Bay exporter doesn't fear Trump's tariffs
New Zealand

'US market is a disaster': Why one Hawke's Bay exporter doesn't fear Trump's tariffs

07 Nov 12:47 AM

'His strategy is to talk like an unhinged madman and then do a deal while you cower.'

Ōkere Falls geothermal power station granted resource consent
New Zealand

Ōkere Falls geothermal power station granted resource consent

07 Nov 12:45 AM

The power station will use geothermal fluid to generate electricity.

Graffiti battle: KiwiRail's colourful containers brighten Napier rail yard
New Zealand

Graffiti battle: KiwiRail's colourful containers brighten Napier rail yard

07 Nov 12:43 AM

The artwork depicts flora and fauna found in the regions the rail corridor passes through.

Search for man missing in Whanganui River
New Zealand

Search for man missing in Whanganui River

07 Nov 12:18 AM

'Inquiries are currently being carried out to locate the person.'

$100k in 24 hours: Generous donors give last cents to replace spoiled frozen food
Talanoa

$100k in 24 hours: Generous donors give last cents to replace spoiled frozen food

07 Nov 12:10 AM

"Sorry it's not much. But you deserve this," one donor wrote.

Hamilton growth spurt calls for Waikato-wide approach to challenges
New Zealand

Hamilton growth spurt calls for Waikato-wide approach to challenges

06 Nov 11:04 PM

Hamilton crowned NZ’s fastest growing city for a second time.

'This has sparked me up': Powerlifting star Trish Muldrock's medal haul sparks new passion
New Zealand

'This has sparked me up': Powerlifting star Trish Muldrock's medal haul sparks new passion

06 Nov 11:00 PM

Northland powerlifter Trish Muldrock has just smashed her eighth world record.

Have a go at canoe slalom with a five-time Olympian
New Zealand

Have a go at canoe slalom with a five-time Olympian

06 Nov 10:55 PM

Kids can get advice from a pro and see if they get the slalom bug.

Emergency housing: 'Battle-weary' Rotorua residents tell of distress
New Zealand

Emergency housing: 'Battle-weary' Rotorua residents tell of distress

06 Nov 10:45 PM

Motel use resulted in distrust and disbelief in agencies involved, a lawyer says.

Northlanders really need to talk more openly about suicide prevention worker says
New Zealand

Northlanders really need to talk more openly about suicide prevention worker says

06 Nov 10:26 PM

Some believe more open discussion about suicide is a vital tool.

Flying Southlander wins Ashburton shearing final
New Zealand

Flying Southlander wins Ashburton shearing final

06 Nov 10:24 PM

The Ashburton show attracted 44 shearers, with 14 in the open class.

The home where sustainable gardening is practised ‘in spades’
New Zealand

The home where sustainable gardening is practised ‘in spades’

06 Nov 09:44 PM

Lorraine Ryan is showcasing her garden and her artwork.

'Fight culture:' Teen's fireworks attack filmed and posted online
New Zealand

'Fight culture:' Teen's fireworks attack filmed and posted online

06 Nov 09:41 PM

It was supposed to be a family event - but instead one teen was taken to hospital.

Far North woman warns others after bag plucked from supermarket trolley
New Zealand

Far North woman warns others after bag plucked from supermarket trolley

06 Nov 09:39 PM

Pensioner too scared to do anything when her bag was taken outside Pak'nSave Kaitāia.

What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Walk for Alzheimer’s, Gizzy Laser Half Marathon and She Shed Tour
New Zealand

What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Walk for Alzheimer’s, Gizzy Laser Half Marathon and She Shed Tour

06 Nov 09:29 PM

What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Gizzy Laser Half Marathon and She Shed Tour

Road reopens after large bitumen leak and truck fire
New Zealand

Road reopens after large bitumen leak and truck fire

06 Nov 09:27 PM

Thousands of litres of bitumen has leaked from a truck near Rotorua.

Why Tauranga's new mayor, councillors support industrial rates rises
New Zealand

Why Tauranga's new mayor, councillors support industrial rates rises

06 Nov 09:16 PM

Tauranga's industrial businesses are paying at least double in rates than residents.

Journey back in time: 1939 railcar returns for 2025 Hawke's Bay Art Deco festival
New Zealand

Journey back in time: 1939 railcar returns for 2025 Hawke's Bay Art Deco festival

06 Nov 09:07 PM

An authentic Art Deco period railcar will travel from Pahīatua to delight passengers.

Dog found with tyre marks on body after hit and run: Owner facing more surgery
New Zealand

Dog found with tyre marks on body after hit and run: Owner facing more surgery

06 Nov 09:04 PM

Apollo was found scared and hiding behind a shed.

Ceramic dreams: Nathan Foon launches classic pottery in Gisborne
New Zealand

Ceramic dreams: Nathan Foon launches classic pottery in Gisborne

06 Nov 09:01 PM

From trials to triumph: Artist's ceramics take off

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Hockey: Gutted Black Stick raring to go as Premier League hits Napier
New Zealand

Hockey: Gutted Black Stick raring to go as Premier League hits Napier

06 Nov 09:00 PM

Two matches will be played on Saturday in the new national Premier Hockey League.

The art of drag: MTG putting its own spin on Priscilla
New Zealand

The art of drag: MTG putting its own spin on Priscilla

06 Nov 08:43 PM

Joanne Neilson inspires as first trans woman in NZ Priscilla cast

Renowned media personality set to MC prestigious business awards
New Zealand

Renowned media personality set to MC prestigious business awards

06 Nov 08:38 PM

Newstalk ZB broadcaster and author Kerre Woodham will MC the ceremony.

Sand mining firm ordered to pay $500k to Pākiri beach opponents
New Zealand

Sand mining firm ordered to pay $500k to Pākiri beach opponents

06 Nov 08:06 PM

McCallum Bros was ordered to pay $500k to groups opposing mining plans in the area.

Treaty bill sparks fury: Māori leaders call it dishonourable
Kahu

Treaty bill sparks fury: Māori leaders call it dishonourable

06 Nov 07:41 PM

The legislation is being introduced today – and will be read for the first time next week.

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