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Kaitāia woman charged with murder granted interim name suppression
New Zealand

Kaitāia woman charged with murder granted interim name suppression

09 Sep 08:58 PM

The suspect, reportedly known to the man, was charged on Sunday night with his murder.

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Emma Twigg still has an oar in the water - this time winning bronze for Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

Emma Twigg still has an oar in the water - this time winning bronze for Hawke's Bay

09 Sep 08:53 PM

Emma Twigg's rowing career isn't over yet as she adds another medal to collection.

‘Was he looking for help?’: Man killed on Raglan road acting out of character
New Zealand

‘Was he looking for help?’: Man killed on Raglan road acting out of character

09 Sep 08:33 PM

Steven Cranston died when he was hit by a car while walking his dog.

Patient dies in ED waiting room at Rotorua Hospital
New Zealand

Patient dies in ED waiting room at Rotorua Hospital

09 Sep 07:10 PM

The woman collapsed in the packed waiting room and could not be revived.

Are Bay rentals affordable for low-wage families?
New Zealand

Are Bay rentals affordable for low-wage families?

09 Sep 06:20 PM

Rental property prices per week in the Bay of Plenty rise while salaries stay the same.

'Great idea': 150 evacuation bags donated to elderly Napier residents living alone
New Zealand

'Great idea': 150 evacuation bags donated to elderly Napier residents living alone

09 Sep 06:03 PM

Margaret Daukes has turned 90. A bright red bag stands out among her gifts.

Napier siege hero paramedic's 50 years of service recognised
New Zealand

Napier siege hero paramedic's 50 years of service recognised

09 Sep 06:00 PM

Paramedic awarded for bravery rescued a wounded officer and a solo yachtsman at sea.

'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star rating
New Zealand

'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star rating

09 Sep 06:00 PM

A State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.

Urgent call for investment in State Highway 35 to protect Tairāwhiti’s economy
New Zealand

Urgent call for investment in State Highway 35 to protect Tairāwhiti’s economy

09 Sep 05:00 PM

Timutimu calls for urgent investment in Tairāwhiti’s roading infrastructure, environment.

Quilt and Textile Art Extravaganza on this weekend in Whangārei
New Zealand

Quilt and Textile Art Extravaganza on this weekend in Whangārei

09 Sep 05:00 PM

The biennial extravaganza is on this weekend and includes a poignant guest exhibition.

Thunderstorms, heavy rain, isolated small tornadoes: NZ faces weather lashing
New Zealand

Thunderstorms, heavy rain, isolated small tornadoes: NZ faces weather lashing

09 Sep 05:00 PM

Parts of the South Island may experience snow down to 900m.

Strengthening works to begin on Hollywood Bailey bridge for Bushy Knoll residents
New Zealand

Strengthening works to begin on Hollywood Bailey bridge for Bushy Knoll residents

09 Sep 05:00 PM

'A cost-effective solution,' says council; works to extend bridge life to 50 years.

Consent granted for 93ha solar farm
New Zealand

Consent granted for 93ha solar farm

09 Sep 05:00 PM

Around 103,000 solar panels will be built by Harmony Energy.

'Poor drafting' of tenancy agreement and 'harassment' costs landlord thousands
New Zealand

'Poor drafting' of tenancy agreement and 'harassment' costs landlord thousands

09 Sep 05:00 PM

A long tenancy dispute on a lifestyle block ended with an order for $8300 in compensation.

Big shark washes up on Bay of Islands beach
New Zealand

Big shark washes up on Bay of Islands beach

09 Sep 05:00 PM

A dive instructor was surprised and saddened by the discovery of washed-up gill shark.

News briefs from the Far North – Tourism awards, Lotto winner and school film festival
New Zealand

News briefs from the Far North – Tourism awards, Lotto winner and school film festival

09 Sep 05:00 PM

News snippets from the Far North.

‘Poorly maintained’ CBD buildings in the sights of Wairoa council
New Zealand

‘Poorly maintained’ CBD buildings in the sights of Wairoa council

09 Sep 05:00 PM

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little: 'People want their main street to look good.'

Cyclone Gabrielle recovery to continue until 2030, report says
New Zealand

Cyclone Gabrielle recovery to continue until 2030, report says

09 Sep 05:00 PM

More than 3400 Northland homes were damaged, with insurance claims of $38m.

'Hideously traumatic': Man's battle to bury wife
New Zealand

'Hideously traumatic': Man's battle to bury wife

09 Sep 05:00 PM

Widower says there is no excuse for the way council staff handled the matter.

Health Minister intervenes to scrap free health services for some Māori and Pasifika
Politics

Health Minister intervenes to scrap free health services for some Māori and Pasifika

09 Sep 08:27 AM

Health inequities have long existed between Pākehā and Māori/Pasifika communities.

One road to rule them all: Single motorway to swallow 10% of infrastructure spending for decades
Politics

One road to rule them all: Single motorway to swallow 10% of infrastructure spending for decades

09 Sep 05:22 AM

One dollar in every 10 spent on infrastructure will be consumed by a single road.

Teanau Tuiono - A nuclear-free Pacific is vital for stability
New Zealand

Teanau Tuiono - A nuclear-free Pacific is vital for stability

09 Sep 05:03 AM

OPINION: Nuclear-free status is vital in ensuring stability in the Pacific region.

Kaitāia paedophile teacher James Parker back before the Parole Board
New Zealand

Kaitāia paedophile teacher James Parker back before the Parole Board

09 Sep 05:00 AM

Kaitāia teacher James Parker is seeking parole after sexually abusing 20 boys.

Tauranga welcomes thousands to AIMS Games
New Zealand

Tauranga welcomes thousands to AIMS Games

09 Sep 04:10 AM

Two opening ceremonies for the 2024 AIMS Games were held on Sunday.

Hamilton still to decide on regional water entity
New Zealand

Hamilton still to decide on regional water entity

09 Sep 04:00 AM

Councils managing their own water entities is not considered viable.

Golf: The two awards that put a winning Boys' High team on top
New Zealand

Golf: The two awards that put a winning Boys' High team on top

09 Sep 03:50 AM

Rotorua Boys' High School is back in the limelight for golf.

Brown says councils must respect ratepayer money
New Zealand

Brown says councils must respect ratepayer money

09 Sep 03:36 AM

'Finding savings isn’t a one-off exercise,' the Local Government Minister says.

CCTV fund open for applications
New Zealand

CCTV fund open for applications

09 Sep 03:20 AM

The $50,000 fund will be used towards cameras in public spaces.

Wairoa shooting: Resident frustrated after 'one police car' turns up
New Zealand

Wairoa shooting: Resident frustrated after 'one police car' turns up

09 Sep 03:06 AM

'You’d think with a shooting ... there would be an immediate response.'

Chance of 'squally thunderstorms' in Whanganui
New Zealand

Chance of 'squally thunderstorms' in Whanganui

09 Sep 02:55 AM

MetService is forecasting a mixed bag of weather for Whanganui this week.

Daffodil Day a 25-year tradition
New Zealand

Daffodil Day a 25-year tradition

09 Sep 02:50 AM

Waikato residents rally behind Daffodil Day in a bid to help support rising cancer cases.

Feedback sought on highway tolls in lower North Island
New Zealand

Feedback sought on highway tolls in lower North Island

09 Sep 02:42 AM

NZTA proposes to toll two new highways in the lower North Island.

The Country: David Seymour on his Treaty Principles Bill
New Zealand

The Country: David Seymour on his Treaty Principles Bill

09 Sep 01:30 AM

David Seymour, Kate Acland, Dan Hodgen, Bryce McKenzie, Laurie Paterson, Phil Duncan.

Persistence pays off for returning running star
New Zealand

Persistence pays off for returning running star

09 Sep 12:50 AM

Mia Thomson impresses in cross-country run.

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