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Tairāwhiti news digest: New immersion suits for rescue chopper teams
New Zealand

Tairāwhiti news digest: New immersion suits for rescue chopper teams

20 Oct 11:40 PM

A generous donation has seen rescue chopper crews equipped with immersion suits.

Homicide investigation launched in Levin
New Zealand

Homicide investigation launched in Levin

20 Oct 11:13 PM

A man's body was found by Lake Horowhenua last Thursday.

Young Northland surfers ride wave of success at national comp
New Zealand

Young Northland surfers ride wave of success at national comp

20 Oct 11:00 PM

Three individual wins had the team take bronze in the annual school surf competition.

How Kiwi dairy farmers can help the world
New Zealand

How Kiwi dairy farmers can help the world

20 Oct 10:55 PM

Opinion: Dairy can help New Zealand, and the world, reach its biodiversity targets.

'Winners are grinners': Dannevirke duo win dog trials by just half a point
New Zealand

'Winners are grinners': Dannevirke duo win dog trials by just half a point

20 Oct 10:36 PM

Waimatā's Utting and his dog Queens third overall in 15-combo final.

The car with a rooftop satellite that’s become a Wairoa health 'game-changer'
New Zealand

The car with a rooftop satellite that’s become a Wairoa health 'game-changer'

20 Oct 10:27 PM

The Starlink satellite has nullified all mobile black spots in rural Hawke's Bay areas.

Northland dad with rare cancer 'blown away' by donations and support
New Zealand

Northland dad with rare cancer 'blown away' by donations and support

20 Oct 10:00 PM

Policeman Owen Pihema is having surgery in Australia to remove his rare cancer.

Supermarket closure 'unbelievable', 'devastating' says shoppers
New Zealand

Supermarket closure 'unbelievable', 'devastating' says shoppers

20 Oct 10:00 PM

Woolworths NZ says the final day is yet to be finalised.

White Ferns win World Cup title in style
White Ferns

White Ferns win World Cup title in style

20 Oct 09:39 PM

The women's team are on top of the world.

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Kiwi softball legend Owen 'The Fog' Walford dies two days after terminal cancer confirmation
New Zealand

Kiwi softball legend Owen 'The Fog' Walford dies two days after terminal cancer confirmation

20 Oct 09:04 PM

He was 'The Fog', because that’s where the unmatched speed of his pitches came from.

Council flags support for Pāuanui-Tairua scenic trail
New Zealand

Council flags support for Pāuanui-Tairua scenic trail

20 Oct 09:01 PM

The new trail includes a 120m suspension bridge across the Tairua River.

Family forced to tear out cherry orchard after cyclone and rain
New Zealand

Family forced to tear out cherry orchard after cyclone and rain

20 Oct 08:33 PM

The Findlays have been selling their cherries from a shed near Napier for 16 years.

Synlait CEO resigns after restructure
Business

Synlait CEO resigns after restructure

20 Oct 08:26 PM

Grant Watson has resigned from newly-restructured Synlait Milk.

Filling the Nest Fest void: Black Seeds to headline new Hawke's Bay music festival
New Zealand

Filling the Nest Fest void: Black Seeds to headline new Hawke's Bay music festival

20 Oct 08:00 PM

Slackbarn festival will bring international acts to Havelock North.

'Picked up by another vehicle': Police hunt those in crash that left two critically injured
New Zealand

'Picked up by another vehicle': Police hunt those in crash that left two critically injured

20 Oct 07:46 PM

'It is believed they were picked up by another vehicle beyond the crash scene.'

Emily Longley's murder: A father's fight for justice revealed
New Zealand|crime

Emily Longley's murder: A father's fight for justice revealed

20 Oct 07:03 PM

Emily Longley, 17, was found dead in her boyfriend's bedroom 13 years ago.

Leading New Zealand jockey Johnathan Parkes dies, aged 35
New Zealand

Leading New Zealand jockey Johnathan Parkes dies, aged 35

20 Oct 07:03 PM

Parkes rode more than 1000 winners in New Zealand.

Christmas concert clash: Free Hawke's Bay shows on same day in different cities
New Zealand

Christmas concert clash: Free Hawke's Bay shows on same day in different cities

20 Oct 07:00 PM

Hawke's Bay will be spoiled for choice when it comes to 80s and 90s music.

Paralympian Peter Cowan returns to IronMāori after adversity
New Zealand

Paralympian Peter Cowan returns to IronMāori after adversity

20 Oct 05:00 PM

Cowan was hit by a car when training for the popular triathlon event.

'Staff morale is awesome': Businesses stoked with success of four-day working week
New Zealand

'Staff morale is awesome': Businesses stoked with success of four-day working week

20 Oct 04:00 PM

Northland businesses have implemented four-day working weeks - here's how it's helped.

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NZ ranks last for infrastructure delivery in global survey

20 Oct 04:00 PM

New Zealand has fallen behind its peers globally when it comes to infrastructure.

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Shares

Mark Lister: Analysts predict brighter future for shares amid easing rates

20 Oct 03:45 PM

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'Absolutely tragic outcome': Young child found dead in Northland river
New Zealand

'Absolutely tragic outcome': Young child found dead in Northland river

20 Oct 07:02 AM

The child was reported missing from their home about 3.40pm.

Long-range weather outlook: Is NZ in for a rain-soaked Labour weekend?
New Zealand

Long-range weather outlook: Is NZ in for a rain-soaked Labour weekend?

20 Oct 05:00 AM

A subtropical pulse may deliver NZ a damp end to October. Does La Nina still loom beyond?

'Best possible outcome': Burling reflects after uncertainty turns to celebration
America's Cup

'Best possible outcome': Burling reflects after uncertainty turns to celebration

20 Oct 04:30 AM

'We really enjoyed the race ... and I think it was just picturesque Barcelona conditions.'

'Vulnerable population': Residents relieved liquor licence application declined
New Zealand

'Vulnerable population': Residents relieved liquor licence application declined

20 Oct 04:00 AM

Dozens of Ruawai residents are rejoicing after a liquor licence application was declined.

Northland quad bike crash results in critical injuries, patient flown to hospital
New Zealand

Northland quad bike crash results in critical injuries, patient flown to hospital

20 Oct 02:32 AM

The crash occurred just off SH1 in Mangamuka, around midday Sunday.

Electric atmosphere helps Bay of Plenty Steamers progress
New Zealand

Electric atmosphere helps Bay of Plenty Steamers progress

20 Oct 01:15 AM

A sea of yellow and blue went ecstatic at the final whistle.

Nearly 300 take part in Pink Loop Walk for Northland breast cancer battlers
New Zealand

Nearly 300 take part in Pink Loop Walk for Northland breast cancer battlers

20 Oct 12:45 AM

Northlanders are fighting back against the highest rate of breast cancer in the country.

'I’ve just signed my life away to that woman': Partner's plea for help after changing will
New Zealand

'I’ve just signed my life away to that woman': Partner's plea for help after changing will

20 Oct 12:00 AM

The alterations, made when he had dementia, meant less went to his three daughters.

Defence Force available in search for missing Marokopa family
Politics

Defence Force available in search for missing Marokopa family

19 Oct 11:31 PM

'I can assure you that support has been called on through the course of this operation.'

Whangārei Pink Loop Walk
New Zealand

Whangārei Pink Loop Walk

Around 300 people got colourful for the Pink Loop Walk in Whangārei on Sunday, raising money for Breast Cancer Support Northland Trust.

Community stepping in to safeguard Doubtless Bay kiwi
New Zealand

Community stepping in to safeguard Doubtless Bay kiwi

19 Oct 11:00 PM

There's no doubt about a new kiwi population in Doubtless Bay.

'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner over
New Zealand|crime

'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner over

19 Oct 10:00 PM

Taku Paul was fatally run down during a fight with Ephron Ronaki about missing money.

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