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'Devastating': School bus route review alarms rural groups
New Zealand

'Devastating': School bus route review alarms rural groups

14 Oct 09:34 PM

Federated Farmers and Rural Women NZ say eligibility criteria should be reviewed.

Over 330 trained in emergency welfare response since Cyclone Gabrielle
New Zealand

Over 330 trained in emergency welfare response since Cyclone Gabrielle

14 Oct 08:53 PM

'Our welfare response is now tailored to prioritise families needing assistance.'

Future management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewed
New Zealand

Future management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewed

14 Oct 08:40 PM

Waipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"

Two dead in crash involving bus and truck at Marton
New Zealand

Two dead in crash involving bus and truck at Marton

14 Oct 08:26 PM

The drivers were the sole occupants of the vehicles.

British and Irish Film Festival showcases 25 films
Entertainment

British and Irish Film Festival showcases 25 films

14 Oct 07:48 PM

Highlights include Conclave, We Live in Time, and Widow Clicquot.

Children blend art and tech in popular library robot battles
New Zealand

Children blend art and tech in popular library robot battles

14 Oct 07:43 PM

Horowhenua's school holiday activities saw robot battles become a standout success.

Container truck rolls on highway north of Napier
New Zealand

Container truck rolls on highway north of Napier

14 Oct 07:22 PM

Emergency services were called to the highway near Putorino about 8.10am.

'Frankly disgusting': Hospital staff told to only speak English with patients
Talanoa

'Frankly disgusting': Hospital staff told to only speak English with patients

14 Oct 07:22 PM

Te Whatu Ora defends memo, citing safety; critics say it undermines multiculturalism.

Lady Tureiti Moxon receives honorary doctorate from Waikato University
Kahu

Lady Tureiti Moxon receives honorary doctorate from Waikato University

14 Oct 07:05 PM

Lady Tureiti Moxon has been recognised for 30 years of Māori health mahi.

New street dining fees labelled 'disrespectful' and 'outrageous'
New Zealand

New street dining fees labelled 'disrespectful' and 'outrageous'

14 Oct 06:59 PM

New footpath rental costs rile bar and eaterie owners in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.

House fire connected to gang-related shooting, police say
New Zealand

House fire connected to gang-related shooting, police say

14 Oct 06:58 PM

One person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.

Nasa Mars rover lands in Tauranga
New Zealand

Nasa Mars rover lands in Tauranga

14 Oct 06:19 PM

The public is invited to see space exploration technology on show at the UoW.

Greatest ever? Burling passes Spithill's America’s Cup record
America's Cup

Greatest ever? Burling passes Spithill's America’s Cup record

14 Oct 05:30 PM

Team NZ helmsman: 'It’s an incredible record to have.'

'Could throw us some curve balls': Council's refurbishment of former office building begins
New Zealand

'Could throw us some curve balls': Council's refurbishment of former office building begins

14 Oct 05:00 PM

Dismantling of the Council's former office building on Station Street begins tomorrow.

'Everything went white and I went blind': Shot driver takes stand at man's trial
New Zealand

'Everything went white and I went blind': Shot driver takes stand at man's trial

14 Oct 04:03 PM

On trial: Tihema Nuttall denies he shot another driver in the face on a main Rotorua road.

'Pretty cool': Hunters' free venison mince feeds people in need
New Zealand

'Pretty cool': Hunters' free venison mince feeds people in need

14 Oct 04:01 PM

Over 2 tonnes of venison mince processed, providing 16,000 meals to those in need.

Far North news briefs - Pink Ribbon donations wanted, new resort manager and rugby league development role
New Zealand

Far North news briefs - Pink Ribbon donations wanted, new resort manager and rugby league development role

14 Oct 04:00 PM

News snippets from the Far North.

New ACC Māori initiative Hāpai aids Far North man's ruptured Achilles recovery
New Zealand

New ACC Māori initiative Hāpai aids Far North man's ruptured Achilles recovery

14 Oct 04:00 PM

ACC programme specifically for Māori helps Far North man recover from serious injury

New term for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled means new people learning to ride
New Zealand

New term for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled means new people learning to ride

14 Oct 04:00 PM

Busy time ahead for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled.

'It's always been a problem': How her sibling's struggle inspired a new project
New Zealand

'It's always been a problem': How her sibling's struggle inspired a new project

14 Oct 04:00 PM

'People don’t really understand that the power is taken away from that person.'

Hauora Tairāwhiti unveils $2.8 million MRI for enhanced patient care and diagnostics
New Zealand

Hauora Tairāwhiti unveils $2.8 million MRI for enhanced patient care and diagnostics

14 Oct 04:00 PM

Hauora Tairāwhiti opened a new $2.8 million Siemens MRI at Gisborne Hospital this week.

Gisborne's water usage doubles; council gives tips for conservation
New Zealand

Gisborne's water usage doubles; council gives tips for conservation

14 Oct 04:00 PM

'The demand experienced was unusual so early in spring,' drinking water manager says.

'I'm saying no': Levin resident in stoush with council after decision to stop mowing berms
New Zealand

'I'm saying no': Levin resident in stoush with council after decision to stop mowing berms

14 Oct 07:00 AM

"If the council want to send me a bill, it’s going straight in the bin."

Councillor's daughter facing hefty fine for planting in berm
New Zealand

Councillor's daughter facing hefty fine for planting in berm

14 Oct 05:29 AM

Alana Brough planted fruit trees and a vegetable garden in the berm outside her home.

Replacement statue of Rotorua's icon dog to be revealed
New Zealand

Replacement statue of Rotorua's icon dog to be revealed

14 Oct 05:02 AM

A sculpture dedicated to beloved Rotorua dog Harawene is to be unveiled this week.

'Pulled it out of the fire': Steamers eye semis challenge
New Zealand

'Pulled it out of the fire': Steamers eye semis challenge

14 Oct 04:58 AM

Steamers to host home semi after dramatic last-minute victory over Magpies.

Critical injuries after motorbike crashes
New Zealand

Critical injuries after motorbike crashes

14 Oct 04:35 AM

Motorists were urged to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.

Four Go Flatting star ‘Lil Henry’ embraces newfound fame, starts clothing label
New Zealand

Four Go Flatting star ‘Lil Henry’ embraces newfound fame, starts clothing label

14 Oct 03:39 AM

Henry Stilwell talks life after television series Four Go Flatting.

Police thankful for public's help in catching alleged intoxicated driver in Onerahi
New Zealand

Police thankful for public's help in catching alleged intoxicated driver in Onerahi

14 Oct 03:17 AM

Police arrested a man allegedly driving while three times over the legal alcohol limit.

Petition against rainbow crossing 'nothing short of disgusting' - Pride advocate
New Zealand

Petition against rainbow crossing 'nothing short of disgusting' - Pride advocate

14 Oct 02:26 AM

Petition trying to stop a rainbow pedestrian crossing in Tauranga set to be presented.

Waitangi Tribunal Claim Wai 2500 draws to a close in Whakatane
Kahu

Waitangi Tribunal Claim Wai 2500 draws to a close in Whakatane

14 Oct 02:18 AM

Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry draws to a close in Whakatāne.

'Really bothersome': Risk of whooping cough outbreak high in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

'Really bothersome': Risk of whooping cough outbreak high in Hawke's Bay

14 Oct 02:07 AM

September had the highest cases of whooping cough nationally since 2017.

Inspiring Hawke’s Bay man who walked up his favourite hill every day dies aged 105
New Zealand

Inspiring Hawke’s Bay man who walked up his favourite hill every day dies aged 105

14 Oct 02:00 AM

Move it or lose it: Trevor Page's attitude wowed his community and the nation.

Gulls sighted around Whangārei Harbour covered in oily substance
New Zealand

Gulls sighted around Whangārei Harbour covered in oily substance

14 Oct 01:50 AM

Four have died. The Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre is bracing for more arrivals.

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