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'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blaze
New Zealand

'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blaze

16 Apr 12:05 AM

The fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.

Missing possum trapper in South Island found
New Zealand

Missing possum trapper in South Island found

16 Apr 12:03 AM

Food and gear left at Cedar Hut had remained untouched since March 30.

On The Up: Lower Kingsgate Reserve reopens after repairs from Cyclone Gabrielle
New Zealand

On The Up: Lower Kingsgate Reserve reopens after repairs from Cyclone Gabrielle

16 Apr 12:00 AM

Five footbridges were repaired, and a culvert was replaced during restoration.

90m litres of groundwater allegedly illegally discharged into Far North wetland
New Zealand

90m litres of groundwater allegedly illegally discharged into Far North wetland

16 Apr 12:00 AM

Council and contractor charged with 90 million litre discharge into Far North wetland

'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award
New Zealand

'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award

16 Apr 12:00 AM

'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'

Honouring heroes: Search for B Company photos for museum exhibition
New Zealand

Honouring heroes: Search for B Company photos for museum exhibition

15 Apr 11:55 PM

It comes as the B Company, 28th NZ (Māori) Battalion History Trust will be reviewed.

'I want their story known': Author on a mission to tell story of NZ Land Girls
New Zealand

'I want their story known': Author on a mission to tell story of NZ Land Girls

15 Apr 11:40 PM

Lynda Taylor's book details the story of land girls and depicts life in World War II

Dry weather lowers Mercury NZ's earnings forecast by $60m
Energy

Dry weather lowers Mercury NZ's earnings forecast by $60m

15 Apr 10:08 PM

Mercury's earnings will be affected by dry weather this financial year.

Fortress 40: College boys' endurance challenge captured in doco
New Zealand

Fortress 40: College boys' endurance challenge captured in doco

15 Apr 10:00 PM

Tauranga Boys’ College will screen the film on Saturday.

'Is this real?': Two Instant Kiwi millionaires crowned 17 min apart
New Zealand

'Is this real?': Two Instant Kiwi millionaires crowned 17 min apart

15 Apr 09:51 PM

Husband kept scratchie win secret from wife for two days over fear they hadn't really won.

Prices rise 1.6% in latest GDT auction
New Zealand

Prices rise 1.6% in latest GDT auction

15 Apr 08:37 PM

Prices rose 1.6% in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.

Ballance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plant
New Zealand

Ballance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plant

15 Apr 08:18 PM

The proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.

'I very much regret it': Doctor accepts oral sex at work was unwise
New Zealand

'I very much regret it': Doctor accepts oral sex at work was unwise

15 Apr 08:00 PM

The doctor says the proceedings have affected his mental health.

One dead in machinery incident in Whangārei
New Zealand

One dead in machinery incident in Whangārei

15 Apr 07:10 PM

WorkSafe has been notified, and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Supermarkets, liquor outlets fight bid for freeze on new bottle stores
New Zealand

Supermarkets, liquor outlets fight bid for freeze on new bottle stores

15 Apr 06:24 PM

A health official says Rotorua's alcohol-related harm is now above the national average.

Why this Hawke’s Bay gas seep is sparking global scientific interest
New Zealand

Why this Hawke’s Bay gas seep is sparking global scientific interest

15 Apr 06:00 PM

Samples help study geological processes along the Hikurangi subduction zone.

Councillor says Govt 'abdicating' housing responsibilities
New Zealand

Councillor says Govt 'abdicating' housing responsibilities

15 Apr 06:00 PM

'We are not seeing an improvement on the availability of stock in town.'

'Explosive': Chemical spill led to daycare evacuation, bomb squad call
New Zealand

'Explosive': Chemical spill led to daycare evacuation, bomb squad call

15 Apr 05:00 PM

A daycare centre next to Whanganui Hospital was evacuated.

Council signs $91m, 15-year lease for new office building
New Zealand

Council signs $91m, 15-year lease for new office building

15 Apr 05:00 PM

It is also putting about $33.5 million into the interior fit-out of the building.

On The Up: 90 year old's retirement plan to support St John on the East Coast
New Zealand

On The Up: 90 year old's retirement plan to support St John on the East Coast

15 Apr 04:45 PM

Hughie Hughes wants to live like a 90-year-old but still has things to do.

'Kindest person, biggest heart': Woman found dead in Waiuku vehicle identified
New Zealand

'Kindest person, biggest heart': Woman found dead in Waiuku vehicle identified

15 Apr 08:03 AM

A man, 50, has been charged with assault after her death in Waiuku.

'Reprehensible': Expert blasts behaviour of doctor who allegedly had sex at clinic
New Zealand

'Reprehensible': Expert blasts behaviour of doctor who allegedly had sex at clinic

15 Apr 08:00 AM

However, the expert ended up softening his views after questions from counsel.

Heavy rain, 100km/h winds: Severe storm approaching NZ upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Tam
New Zealand

Heavy rain, 100km/h winds: Severe storm approaching NZ upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Tam

15 Apr 07:35 AM

'It will bring significant weather to the upper North Island late Wednesday to Thursday.'

'Incredibly rare' king penguin sighting at Otago beach
New Zealand

'Incredibly rare' king penguin sighting at Otago beach

15 Apr 07:16 AM

The rare sighting was described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'.

KiwiRail fined $63,000 for safety breach that endangered 90 passengers
New Zealand

KiwiRail fined $63,000 for safety breach that endangered 90 passengers

15 Apr 05:35 AM

Rail operator penalised after a train ran a red signal on June 17, 2023.

'We just want our steps back': Council criticised for ‘sneaky’ beach access closure
New Zealand

'We just want our steps back': Council criticised for ‘sneaky’ beach access closure

15 Apr 05:29 AM

Lawyer Neil Weatherhead called the closure 'sneaky' and 'unlawful'.

Chatham Islands residents encouraged to apply for Government cash
New Zealand

Chatham Islands residents encouraged to apply for Government cash

15 Apr 05:15 AM

Minister Shane Jones will be leading a delegation on Wednesday for a regional summit.

'Huge inconvenience': Man's stolen prosthetic delays recovery
New Zealand

'Huge inconvenience': Man's stolen prosthetic delays recovery

15 Apr 04:40 AM

Russell Blank’s prosthetic leg was stolen from his letterbox in Whangaroa.

Vietnam ‘a real star’ for three NZ fruits - which ones are next?
New Zealand

Vietnam ‘a real star’ for three NZ fruits - which ones are next?

15 Apr 04:30 AM

New Zealand earned $172m from horticultural exports to Vietnam in 2024.

'A difficult process': Bremworth cuts 15 staff from Whanganui plant
New Zealand

'A difficult process': Bremworth cuts 15 staff from Whanganui plant

15 Apr 04:26 AM

'There was a lot of anxiety and stress waiting for that confirmation.'

Kiwis taking on the world in mega-rich Hong Kong race
Racing

Kiwis taking on the world in mega-rich Hong Kong race

15 Apr 04:12 AM

El Vencedor has earned a trip to Sha Tin after three Group 1 wins in 28 days.

A 'spectacular display': Yatton Park set to be filled with daffodils
New Zealand

A 'spectacular display': Yatton Park set to be filled with daffodils

15 Apr 04:07 AM

The Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.

A 'spectacular display': Kuirau Park set to be filled with daffodils
New Zealand

A 'spectacular display': Kuirau Park set to be filled with daffodils

15 Apr 04:07 AM

The Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.

Kawerau death: Second 15-year-old charged with murder
New Zealand

Kawerau death: Second 15-year-old charged with murder

15 Apr 03:17 AM

Three people have been charged with murder following the death of Michael Tokona.

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