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'Amazing community asset': Pool saved from closure with $5.71m boost
New Zealand

'Amazing community asset': Pool saved from closure with $5.71m boost

29 May 12:33 AM

The Ōtūmoetai Pool will remain open and receive funding for upgrades.

'Basketball-sized rocks': SH25 reopens after slips cleared in Coromandel
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'Basketball-sized rocks': SH25 reopens after slips cleared in Coromandel

29 May 12:22 AM

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'A city that’s finding its feet again': Businesses optimistic in survey, air connectivity key issue
New Zealand

'A city that’s finding its feet again': Businesses optimistic in survey, air connectivity key issue

29 May 12:00 AM

More than 40% of respondents noted the recovery of international tourism.

Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming
Politics

Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming

28 May 11:58 PM

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New Zealand

'Huge impact': Subdivision residents concerned about traffic from development

28 May 11:14 PM

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New Zealand

'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's Bay

28 May 10:58 PM

No winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.

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New Zealand

Primary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reforms

28 May 10:54 PM

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Big $142,857 Lotto win for small East Coast community
New Zealand

Big $142,857 Lotto win for small East Coast community

28 May 10:39 PM

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'Heartbreaking': Labour slams National over housing policy
New Zealand

'Heartbreaking': Labour slams National over housing policy

28 May 10:03 PM

Rotorua MP Todd McClay rejects claims there have been targeted Māori housing cuts.

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Birdies for Remi

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One critically injured in ATV crash on rural property, WorkSafe at scene

28 May 08:39 PM

Emergency services were called to Crownthorpe address on Thursday morning.

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28 May 06:22 PM

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New partners sought after sudden closure of Napier bar and restaurant

28 May 06:08 PM

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Improving Māori health could boost Hawke’s Bay economy by $120m a year: study

28 May 06:05 PM

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From farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptions

28 May 06:00 PM

Sarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.

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'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community staple

28 May 06:00 PM

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New Zealand

Waikato firewood injuries rack up $2.4m ACC bill

28 May 06:00 PM

Nationally, 8374 firewood injury claims cost the country $19.9m in 2024.

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New Zealand

Rep cricketer emailed club to play social footy, becomes National League sensation

28 May 05:00 PM

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New Zealand

'Drenched in blood': Fire chief awarded bravery medal after violent hospital ordeal

28 May 05:00 PM

Zak Bristow recognised for his actions in protecting staff and patients.

The rising toll of pokies and online gambling in Northland
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28 May 05:00 PM

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'Extremely difficult': 45 jobs will be lost in Columbine Industries closure
New Zealand

'Extremely difficult': 45 jobs will be lost in Columbine Industries closure

28 May 05:00 PM

Columbine Industries in Disraeli St will close in about two months, with 45 roles ending.

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New Zealand|crime

Forgetful pizza store robber leaves police scanner - with his DNA all over it - at the scene

28 May 08:00 AM

Charles Wilson was on electronic monitoring bail for a series of burglaries at the time.

'Fresh lines of inquiry': Police seek info on 77-year-old's last day
New Zealand

'Fresh lines of inquiry': Police seek info on 77-year-old's last day

28 May 06:28 AM

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Whakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional charges
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Whakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional charges

28 May 06:00 AM

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New Zealand

Father, son share recovery update after tragic ATV crash that killed 10yo

28 May 05:24 AM

The accident claimed the life of 10-year-old Jimmy Schick on May 11.

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New Zealand

'Struggling to keep up': Support for banning under-16s from social media

28 May 05:01 AM

Parents struggle with children’s social media use, fearing harmful content exposure.

Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre sale 'still to be finalised'
New Zealand

Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre sale 'still to be finalised'

28 May 05:00 AM

It's been 7 years since Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre was put into liquidation.

Motorcycle enthusiast turns 100
New Zealand

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Super Rugby

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28 May 04:51 AM

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Woman charged with injuring pedestrian after allegedly driving into him
New Zealand

Woman charged with injuring pedestrian after allegedly driving into him

28 May 02:33 AM

Police have charged a 43-year-old woman after a pedestrian was injured.

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New Zealand

On The Up: 'Keep Rotorua beautiful' - Dad leads charge for citywide clean-up this Saturday

28 May 01:48 AM

Volunteers will clean areas like Linton Park and Ngongotahā Skate Park.

The PM ponders carbon farming on The Country
New Zealand

The PM ponders carbon farming on The Country

28 May 01:39 AM

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