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'Loved every minute' Wendyl Nissen opens up on tough decision to leave Hokianga home

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Over a decade ago, Wendyl Nissen fell in love with the Hokianga. What made her leave?

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Pounamu gallery with star clientele to open in Hamilton

26 Oct 05:00 PM

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'A miracle from God': Survivor of triple-fatal SH1 truck crash marks 21st birthday

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Vege tips: Kem Ormond's proudest achievement this year

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'A new menace': The peach-stealing possums of 1939
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'A new menace': The peach-stealing possums of 1939

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'Looking after our legacy': What's next in fight to keep out clam invaders

26 Oct 04:00 PM

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Watch: Top cop reveals motive for Tom Phillips' disappearance

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Best bangers! Bay snarlers snare top sausage gongs

26 Oct 04:00 AM

Butchers from the Bay of Plenty region were among the best.

Mother's Nightmare: Massive waterslide on water open for business
New Zealand

Mother's Nightmare: Massive waterslide on water open for business

26 Oct 02:00 AM

Colossal waterslide one of new features at attraction.

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Standing on the shoulders of giants

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DoC staff 'stressed' by appalling visitor behaviour at tourism hot spots

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Sewerage scheme dispute: Fence comes down at tapu lake

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From burnout to balance: Farmer’s journey to better work-life harmony

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Tararua farmer learns from hectic schedule to improve farm wellbeing.

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'Didn’t think I’d make it': Rider returns from major cricket injury for 100km race

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St Luke’s Church - and pub - put Havelock North on map: Michael Fowler

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'If they cut me open, I’d be blue and gold inside': Historic day for Steamers fans

25 Oct 04:01 PM

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Parking goes, visitors must use shuttle to access popular Cathedral Cove track

25 Oct 04:00 PM

DoC says there will be no parking at Cathedral Cove when it reopens.

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'Thought I was invincible': The man who technically died on the rugby field

25 Oct 04:00 PM

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'Depressing, unsafe': Doctor speaks out on dire state of Whangārei Hospital

25 Oct 04:00 PM

An Northland emergency doctor says the health system is in a death spiral.

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'Devastated': Four Northland childcare centres closed amid liquidation and debt

25 Oct 04:00 PM

The closure has created uncertainty for employees, parents, and the wider community.

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New Zealand

Kiwi-made autonomous horticulture vehicle showcased in the US

25 Oct 04:00 PM

Prospr is designed to carry out orchard and vineyard crop tasks more efficiently.

Our Treasures: Kiwi North creating butterfly habitats to aid conservation
New Zealand

Our Treasures: Kiwi North creating butterfly habitats to aid conservation

25 Oct 04:00 PM

How to help protect them around your place.

Into the Lions' den: Backing Steamers for final challenge
New Zealand

Into the Lions' den: Backing Steamers for final challenge

25 Oct 03:00 PM

EDITORIAL: We have every confidence the boys in blue and gold will be crowned champions.

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Crime

Man unable to escape ex's violent rampage as he was on EM bail and couldn't leave the house

25 Oct 05:00 AM

Judge queries how victim ended up being bailed to her home in the first place.

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New Zealand

'Better off having a free dumping system?': Illegal dumping doubles amid rubbish sticker resales

25 Oct 04:23 AM

Gisborne's kerbside rubbish sticker trade online raises fears of illegal dumping.

Upper Whāngarei Harbour out of bounds for fishers while man remains missing
New Zealand

Upper Whāngarei Harbour out of bounds for fishers while man remains missing

25 Oct 04:04 AM

A rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour in respect of a missing swimmer

Labour Weekend BBQ tips: How to achieve slow cook perfection
New Zealand

Labour Weekend BBQ tips: How to achieve slow cook perfection

25 Oct 04:00 AM

The founding father of American-style barbecue in NZ gives tips.

The curious case of the fuel station that hasn't sold fuel in months
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The curious case of the fuel station that hasn't sold fuel in months

25 Oct 04:00 AM

'Out of fuel', says a sign taped to a yellow bin in the forecourt – locals wonder why.

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