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'Scary and exciting': Deputy Mayor steps down after long tenure
New Zealand

'Scary and exciting': Deputy Mayor steps down after long tenure

12 May 02:13 AM

'I'll be able to spend my evenings talking to my husband instead of reading papers.'

'All good': Tauranga flights resume after volcanic disruptions
New Zealand

'All good': Tauranga flights resume after volcanic disruptions

12 May 02:00 AM

Flights have resumed at Tauranga Airport after ash cloud caused closure on Sunday.

The Country: Grant 'Disaster' McMaster on wilding pines
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The Country: Grant 'Disaster' McMaster on wilding pines

12 May 01:39 AM

Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Grant McMaster, Jenni Vernon, and John McOviney.

Person killed in crash between truck and van near Levin
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Person killed in crash between truck and van near Levin

12 May 01:16 AM

Police have confirmed the person died at the scene this morning.

Teen killed in suspected homicide was student at Napier Boys’ High School
New Zealand

Teen killed in suspected homicide was student at Napier Boys’ High School

12 May 01:02 AM

The 15-year-old was found critically injured and died at the scene.

Hawke's Bay's climate future revealed
New Zealand

Hawke's Bay's climate future revealed

12 May 01:00 AM

The first climate change assessment report for Hawke's Bay has been released.

Ruapehu council grappling $700,000 overspend
New Zealand

Ruapehu council grappling $700,000 overspend

12 May 12:37 AM

A review is under way and the mayor says it must be 'done in a fair and just way'.

From diesel mechanic to award-winning dairy farmer
New Zealand

From diesel mechanic to award-winning dairy farmer

12 May 12:17 AM

Dairy Industry Award judges said, 'We think he loves his cows as much as his tractors!'

Bird experts at oddsd over native parapara trees
New Zealand

Bird experts at oddsd over native parapara trees

12 May 12:00 AM

Robert Webb advises removing parapara trees; Ian McLean suggests trimming flowers instead.

Council votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater project
New Zealand

Council votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater project

12 May 12:00 AM

FNDC Sweetwater project - council calls for independent examination of project

Neighbour on street where teen killed in 'violent disorder' plans to leave
Crime

Neighbour on street where teen killed in 'violent disorder' plans to leave

11 May 11:19 PM

A teenage boy died and another was injured early on Sunday morning in Onekawa.

Smooth recovery: Emergency services stood down after Whangārei plane crash
New Zealand

Smooth recovery: Emergency services stood down after Whangārei plane crash

11 May 11:15 PM

The light plane took a nose dive on landing, but the pilot was not seriously hurt.

'It was like an inferno': Third fire in a year destroys Napier home
New Zealand

'It was like an inferno': Third fire in a year destroys Napier home

11 May 11:04 PM

A neighbouring home was also blackened by the roaring blaze.

Waikato couple win big at Dairy Industry Awards
New Zealand

Waikato couple win big at Dairy Industry Awards

11 May 10:46 PM

Judges said they were impressed with the first-time entrants' overall excellence.

Man critically injured in e-scooter crash in Hastings
New Zealand

Man critically injured in e-scooter crash in Hastings

11 May 10:32 PM

The crash occurred near Hastings Library.

Napier house fire
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Napier house fire

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Concern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funder

11 May 08:50 PM

The centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases.

Ash cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flights
New Zealand

Ash cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flights

11 May 07:50 PM

Flights from Auckland and Wellington were among those cancelled.

'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drug
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'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drug

11 May 07:00 PM

Experts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.

Tall Blacks score rare victory over Boomers in series finale
Tall Blacks

Tall Blacks score rare victory over Boomers in series finale

11 May 06:15 PM

The Tall Blacks beat Australia 106-97 in Hamilton on Sunday.

'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen laws
New Zealand

'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen laws

11 May 06:06 PM

Ministers announced the changes in Rotorua on Sunday, alongside Mayor Tania Tapsell.

'Life and death': Northland road safety plea as toll hits eight
New Zealand

'Life and death': Northland road safety plea as toll hits eight

11 May 05:00 PM

Road Safety Week 2025 starts today, urging motorists to drive safely.

'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far North
New Zealand

'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far North

11 May 05:00 PM

Tattoo artist Mario Gregor and partner Ceara Lile have opened a studio in Kerikeri.

Sticker shock: Which grocery products rose most in price over the past year?
Business

Sticker shock: Which grocery products rose most in price over the past year?

11 May 05:00 PM

And what's driving supply costs to these products?

Which NZ winery came out on top in 2025's best of the year awards?
Lifestyle

Which NZ winery came out on top in 2025's best of the year awards?

11 May 05:00 PM

A Central Otago winery took out top spot for the second year running.

'Unacceptable': SAFE slams delays in rodeo welfare code release
New Zealand

'Unacceptable': SAFE slams delays in rodeo welfare code release

11 May 05:00 PM

SAFE urges the release of the draft, citing unnecessary animal deaths.

'Whole life is going to be different': Toddler's shock diagnosis affects only 5 in NZ
New Zealand

'Whole life is going to be different': Toddler's shock diagnosis affects only 5 in NZ

11 May 05:00 PM

'I’ve definitely hit the stage of ‘Why him? This isn’t fair'.'

Future of Napier-Wairoa train line still uncertain
New Zealand

Future of Napier-Wairoa train line still uncertain

11 May 04:08 PM

A decision on whether to reinstate or mothball the train line has yet to be made.

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Opinion

Opinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizon

11 May 04:00 PM

Opinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.

One dead, three injured after ATV crash in rural Waikato
New Zealand

One dead, three injured after ATV crash in rural Waikato

11 May 05:15 AM

The three injured patients were airlifted to Waikato Hospital.

Eighteen Lotto players win over $19k each – where tickets were sold
New Zealand

Eighteen Lotto players win over $19k each – where tickets were sold

11 May 04:29 AM

Two players shared the First Division prize, snagging $500,000 each.

Police issue warning as they pull in staff for Gisborne gang tangi
New Zealand

Police issue warning as they pull in staff for Gisborne gang tangi

11 May 03:47 AM

Police contacted local gang leaders about expectations and insignia rules.

'Critically injured': Teen dies, another hurt after Napier 'disorder event'
New Zealand|crime

'Critically injured': Teen dies, another hurt after Napier 'disorder event'

11 May 02:36 AM

Another injured teenager was found on Cottrell Crescent and later discharged.

18-year-old cricket star named top young female player in Northern Districts
New Zealand

18-year-old cricket star named top young female player in Northern Districts

11 May 02:05 AM

She was the top wicket-taker in Women’s A cricket with 17 wickets.

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