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Two people injured after Tauranga plane crash
New Zealand

Two people injured after Tauranga plane crash

16 Sep 05:12 AM

Two people have minor injuries.

'I will always love you:' Inmate's final words to girlfriend before prison death
New Zealand|crime

'I will always love you:' Inmate's final words to girlfriend before prison death

16 Sep 05:00 AM

Dolphy Kohu was facing charges of attempted murder of two police officers.

Rotorua woman killed in SH5 crash
New Zealand

Rotorua woman killed in SH5 crash

16 Sep 04:39 AM

The crash last Wednesday involved three vehicles.

Watch: Man fuming after ute sandwiches his parked car, then drives off
New Zealand

Watch: Man fuming after ute sandwiches his parked car, then drives off

16 Sep 03:18 AM

Jonzy Brandt's insurance had just run out - now his car is likely written off.

New chair for Whanganui's Bason Botanic Gardens Trust
New Zealand

New chair for Whanganui's Bason Botanic Gardens Trust

16 Sep 03:16 AM

Sam Moore encourages the community to engage with the gardens, both in person and online.

Family appeal for more information after car rammed
New Zealand

Family appeal for more information after car rammed

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'We're so stoic': Josh Kronfeld wants blokes to open up about their health
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'We're so stoic': Josh Kronfeld wants blokes to open up about their health

16 Sep 03:01 AM

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The King Charles job opening that Kiwis can apply for - but there's a catch
Royals

The King Charles job opening that Kiwis can apply for - but there's a catch

16 Sep 02:39 AM

Fancy being a new member of the royal household? Now there's a job going with the King.

The Country: Josh Kronfeld on men’s health
New Zealand

The Country: Josh Kronfeld on men’s health

16 Sep 02:35 AM

Phil Duncan, Josh Kronfeld, Pat Coogan, Todd Clark

A mayor's reminder: Taxpayers and ratepayers are same people
Opinion

A mayor's reminder: Taxpayers and ratepayers are same people

16 Sep 02:21 AM

Opinion: Tax and rates - the same people are paying both says Stratford mayor Neil Volzke.

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Property

Local snaps up spot on millionaire’s row for $70,000

16 Sep 02:00 AM

Taupō property comes with access to heated pool, sauna and gym.

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New Zealand

Snow warning for SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd; rain on way for Hawke’s Bay

16 Sep 01:57 AM

A snow road warning has been issued for the highway.

Men who allegedly kidnapped a person who escaped during a police checkpoint named
Crime

Men who allegedly kidnapped a person who escaped during a police checkpoint named

16 Sep 01:38 AM

The men were caught after being pulled over for a routine breath test.

'Blown away': Man buys wine bottles for $18,000 at auction, immediately gives them back
New Zealand

'Blown away': Man buys wine bottles for $18,000 at auction, immediately gives them back

16 Sep 01:33 AM

In a room of more than 300 wine enthusiasts, one man's act stood out on the night.

'Why us?': Family's car fire latest in a spate of suspected arsons
New Zealand

'Why us?': Family's car fire latest in a spate of suspected arsons

16 Sep 01:32 AM

Another Tikipunga family's lives have been turned upside down after blaze.

'Incredibly disappointing': RSA bosses condemn Matamata blackface incident, issue apology
New Zealand

'Incredibly disappointing': RSA bosses condemn Matamata blackface incident, issue apology

16 Sep 01:20 AM

The Waikato district president is working through the issue with the unrepentant branch.

Health risks of eel toxins studied
New Zealand

Health risks of eel toxins studied

16 Sep 01:11 AM

Wairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.

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New Zealand

Body found in burnt-out car not yet formally identified

16 Sep 12:44 AM

The body was found in the front seat of burning car.

Gallant Northland fall short in face-off with Auckland
New Zealand

Gallant Northland fall short in face-off with Auckland

16 Sep 12:14 AM

Tanhiwa come agonisingly close in epic showdown.

Cyclone-stricken pub named people's choice of best Hawke's Bay hospitality
New Zealand

Cyclone-stricken pub named people's choice of best Hawke's Bay hospitality

16 Sep 12:13 AM

A familiar name then claimed the supreme award in what is possibly its last year.

Obituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milions
New Zealand

Obituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milions

16 Sep 12:00 AM

Far North council critic Des Mahoney's lasting legacy saved ratepayers millions

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New Zealand

Make EIT standalone again: Hawke’s Bay mayors want region's polytech back in local hands for 2025

15 Sep 11:56 PM

A workforce skilled by a well-run local polytechnic is needed more than ever, mayors say.

Waimea Dam cost continues to inch up
New Zealand

Waimea Dam cost continues to inch up

15 Sep 11:05 PM

The total cost has climbed to $207.5 million but more are still approaching.

Remnants of NZ supervolcano found in Tasmania
World

Remnants of NZ supervolcano found in Tasmania

15 Sep 11:01 PM

Tiny volcanic glass shards from the eruption have been discovered in Australia.

Blinkhorne and Carroll Winter Series trophy winners
New Zealand

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Another successful Blinkhorne and Carroll Winter Series

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Three vehicles struck by slip, SH2 closed in Bay of Plenty

15 Sep 10:44 PM

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Synlait Milk secures new $450m banking facility

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The dairy company has a new syndicate with eight banks.

'Game-changer': Kiwi fishing tech lands international award
New Zealand

'Game-changer': Kiwi fishing tech lands international award

15 Sep 09:53 PM

'We're hoping to launch the product to the market within 12-18 months.'

'Frustrated': Family hit roadblocks getting teen to Italy for lifesaving therapy
New Zealand

'Frustrated': Family hit roadblocks getting teen to Italy for lifesaving therapy

15 Sep 09:05 PM

They are trying to raise more than $500K and have been denied funding.

'We will carry on': Boss at country's busiest CAB determined to keep doors open
New Zealand

'We will carry on': Boss at country's busiest CAB determined to keep doors open

15 Sep 09:05 PM

Funding has been slashed by thousands of dollars.

Celebrating 30 years of helping rangatahi in district
Kahu

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The service grew out of a need to do something about teens' antisocial behaviour.

'Iconic' Hoiho wins Bird of The Year 2024
New Zealand

'Iconic' Hoiho wins Bird of The Year 2024

15 Sep 08:54 PM

An iconic NZ bird has just been announced as Bird of The Year.

International flights return to Hamilton
New Zealand

International flights return to Hamilton

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Jetstar brings international travel to Australia back to Hamilton Airport.

Anton out to arm-wrestle his world title back
New Zealand

Anton out to arm-wrestle his world title back

15 Sep 05:03 PM

He can’t wait to “show the world what Kiwis can do”.

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