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On The Up: How growing up 'on the stage' has led to an 'incredible' career
New Zealand

On The Up: How growing up 'on the stage' has led to an 'incredible' career

10 May 12:04 AM

The model and artist is walking in New Zealand Fashion Week this year.

On The Up: 'Sleeping in garages': How a charity is helping children in need this winter
New Zealand

On The Up: 'Sleeping in garages': How a charity is helping children in need this winter

10 May 12:03 AM

'There’s lots of families sharing one house to try and save money.'

'He was 20, I was 18': Graduating nurse inspired by lost love
New Zealand|education

'He was 20, I was 18': Graduating nurse inspired by lost love

09 May 10:35 PM

Caring for her young partner to the end of his life inspired Williams to become a nurse.

Local contract for $70.5m Napier council and library precinct
New Zealand

Local contract for $70.5m Napier council and library precinct

09 May 06:00 PM

'We’re using this pivotal project to drive local job creation and economic momentum.'

Her husband died years ago. Then she found a 'miracle' in her house's charred ruin
New Zealand

Her husband died years ago. Then she found a 'miracle' in her house's charred ruin

09 May 06:00 PM

'For the unluckiest people, we are very lucky.'

Gisborne mayor invites Act leader to witness community support efforts
New Zealand

Gisborne mayor invites Act leader to witness community support efforts

09 May 06:00 PM

Rehette Stoltz invites David Seymour to see mayors' daily involvement in communities.

'Stifling microbusinesses': Seymour backs watercress seller facing $600 fee
New Zealand

'Stifling microbusinesses': Seymour backs watercress seller facing $600 fee

09 May 06:00 PM

'Never thought he would support someone like me,' Jake says as Seymour takes up his case.

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'Vulture': Accounts manager stole $88k, blames grieving boss
New Zealand

'Vulture': Accounts manager stole $88k, blames grieving boss

09 May 05:00 PM

Kerryarna Pene stole nearly $90,000 over two years from the Rotorua Citizens Club.

Three-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landowners
New Zealand

Three-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landowners

09 May 05:00 PM

Landowners can override council maps with a 'simple' stormwater assessment.

DairyNZ's 'sprains and strains' project up for award
New Zealand

DairyNZ's 'sprains and strains' project up for award

09 May 05:00 PM

Project worked with farmers and workplace experts to find and reduce common injury causes.

'Doctor-less' hospital: Alarm raised after stroke patient assessed by telehealth
New Zealand

'Doctor-less' hospital: Alarm raised after stroke patient assessed by telehealth

09 May 05:00 PM

Sharon's husband was assessed via a digital consult with a US-based doctor after a stroke.

'I loved it': Veteran truckie reflects on 30 years on the road
New Zealand

'I loved it': Veteran truckie reflects on 30 years on the road

09 May 05:00 PM

“Seventy hours a week on the chipliner. If you enjoy it, it’s not work.”

Downpours put Rotorua race meeting under threat
Racing

Downpours put Rotorua race meeting under threat

09 May 05:00 PM

Early morning inspection will determine whether racing goes ahead today after heavy rains.

'We haven't got anything': Club Metro sold but debts remain
New Zealand

'We haven't got anything': Club Metro sold but debts remain

09 May 05:00 PM

The club's currently owes $1.2 million.

'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changes
New Zealand

'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changes

09 May 07:21 AM

Opponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.

'Trying to survive': Woman alleges years of daily sexual violence by 'sadistic' ex
Crime

'Trying to survive': Woman alleges years of daily sexual violence by 'sadistic' ex

09 May 07:00 AM

The man is defending physical and sexual violence allegations made by five exes.

First stage of Tarawera sewerage scheme complete
New Zealand

First stage of Tarawera sewerage scheme complete

09 May 05:17 AM

The first homes are expected to be connected by the end of June.

Butter prices: Here’s how much they  might still rise
Business

Butter prices: Here’s how much they might still rise

09 May 05:03 AM

The price of butter could reach $9.50 by September.

On The Up: 'A powerhouse' - looking back at 40 years of Bayfair
New Zealand

On The Up: 'A powerhouse' - looking back at 40 years of Bayfair

09 May 05:00 AM

It has grown from 27 stores to more than 140 stores and restaurants.

'Kick in the teeth': Hamilton workers join protest for pay equity
New Zealand

'Kick in the teeth': Hamilton workers join protest for pay equity

09 May 05:00 AM

The bill, announced on Tuesday, was passed under urgency on Wednesday night.

New $28m sport centre opens in Tauranga with family fun day
New Zealand

New $28m sport centre opens in Tauranga with family fun day

09 May 04:03 AM

The centre features four basketball-size courts with maple flooring.

'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets
New Zealand

'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets

09 May 03:08 AM

NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.

Watch: Deer's ill-fated dash to airport - 'I've hit the darn thing'
New Zealand

Watch: Deer's ill-fated dash to airport - 'I've hit the darn thing'

09 May 02:44 AM

It ran across suburban streets and the runway – then authorities intervened.

Waikato police name 64yo man killed in Kawhia Rd crash
New Zealand

Waikato police name 64yo man killed in Kawhia Rd crash

09 May 02:11 AM

The crash happened in Ōpārau near Ōtorohanga about 8.45pm on March 30.

Preschoolers thrive with free meals in Gate Pā
New Zealand

Preschoolers thrive with free meals in Gate Pā

09 May 02:07 AM

A positive example of free meals helping kids and community.

Winston Peters' rugby days on The Country
New Zealand

Winston Peters' rugby days on The Country

09 May 02:02 AM

Winston Peters, Kendall Langston, Chris Brandolino, Duncan Humm, and Jason Walls.

Stunning art on show at Whangārei's Sculpture Northland this weekend
New Zealand

Stunning art on show at Whangārei's Sculpture Northland this weekend

09 May 01:27 AM

Sculpture Northland brings 45 artists and 125 works to Whangārei Quarry Gardens.

Major drug bust: 157kg of cocaine seized at Tauranga port
New Zealand

Major drug bust: 157kg of cocaine seized at Tauranga port

09 May 01:24 AM

129 bricks of cocaine, each up to 1kg, found in two containers.

'Absolutely stunning': New $825m highway nears completion
New Zealand

'Absolutely stunning': New $825m highway nears completion

09 May 01:12 AM

The new highway will open in June, with the exact date not yet set.

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Why Bremworth is returning to synthetic carpets after three years
Business|companies

Why Bremworth is returning to synthetic carpets after three years

09 May 12:56 AM

Bremworth will make synthetic carpets again, reversing a 2020 decision.

Rotorua man named as victim of Waikato crash
New Zealand

Rotorua man named as victim of Waikato crash

09 May 12:49 AM

The crash happened on Tauranga Rd on January 28.

BoP under heavy rain warning, possible thunderstorms
New Zealand

BoP under heavy rain warning, possible thunderstorms

09 May 12:40 AM

A severe thunderstorm watch is active from 5pm to 11pm Friday.

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58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed
New Zealand

58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed

09 May 12:34 AM

'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'

For the history books: Back-to-back $10 NZ milk price seasons?
Business

For the history books: Back-to-back $10 NZ milk price seasons?

09 May 12:28 AM

ANZ has upgraded its milk price forecasts.

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