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Consultation to take place over tolling three new state highways in the North Island

29 Aug 03:04 AM

NZTA assessments showed that tolling was feasible for each of these roads.

Man charged with stealing 50 temporary roadworks signs from Hawke’s Bay highways
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Man charged with stealing 50 temporary roadworks signs from Hawke’s Bay highways

29 Aug 02:59 AM

The man was arrested after a crash, and “several" reports of dangerous driving.

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'True maestro': Top TV reporter once punched by Sir Bob Jones has died

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Brmm brmm ... Reeves revved for Daybreaker

29 Aug 02:07 AM

Top rally drivers including Aussie Brendan Reeves are coming to Palmerston North.

Public walking access to Cathedral Cove to be restored in time for summer
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Public walking access to Cathedral Cove to be restored in time for summer

29 Aug 02:01 AM

Work to restore Cathedral Cove access will be followed by a more permanent solution.

The Country: Sir David Carter on the Christchurch Show
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The Country: Sir David Carter on the Christchurch Show

29 Aug 02:00 AM

Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Emma Higgins, Chris Russell, Mark de Lautour.

College dance team ready for two national finals
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College dance team ready for two national finals

29 Aug 01:36 AM

Kāpiti College hip-hop team ready to seize dance opportunity.

Rural equine vets under pressure
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Rural equine vets under pressure

29 Aug 01:00 AM

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Pāpāmoa start-up launches in the US - including the 'celebrity supermarket of LA'
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Pāpāmoa start-up launches in the US - including the 'celebrity supermarket of LA'

29 Aug 12:45 AM

'The US is just a beast and has the potential to really catapult our brand.'

Mountain biking event returns to Whangamatā
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Mountain biking event returns to Whangamatā

29 Aug 12:30 AM

Hundreds of mountain bikers will take on a 20km course in Whangamatā.

Rescue of caged puppy from floodwaters prompts pet safety reminder
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Rescue of caged puppy from floodwaters prompts pet safety reminder

29 Aug 12:05 AM

The puppy was 'at real risk' of drowning.

Destination Hospice Shop to rival Frankton
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Destination Hospice Shop to rival Frankton

29 Aug 12:00 AM

Te Awamutu Hospice Shop aims to be a $1m business within five years.

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Beach town bargain: 'Timewarp' bach for sale for first time in almost 50 years

29 Aug 12:00 AM

“It’s cheaper than Pauanui and Whangamata and it’s a better beach."

Sir Bill leaves his mark on cancer research
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Sir Bill leaves his mark on cancer research

29 Aug 12:00 AM

Te Awamutu College Dux makes his mark in cancer research field.

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'Butchered' cherry trees not a pretty sight

29 Aug 12:00 AM

Cherry trees on Pirongia Golf Course 'butchered' by contractors.

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Serious injuries after vehicle crashes into power pole

28 Aug 11:56 PM

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Review: Urinetown the Musical

28 Aug 11:27 PM

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Comvita posts $77.4m loss after difficult year

28 Aug 11:16 PM

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'Tragic accident': Coroner rules child died after oven tipped on her

28 Aug 11:00 PM

'Dearly loved' girl’s death a reminder of need for constant adult supervision - Coroner.

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Inside story: When police took down the Comanchero hierarchy

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Cause of Hāwera house fire under investigation

28 Aug 09:25 PM

'There were no injuries.'

'Really great timing': New China deer velvet deal a relief for industry
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'Really great timing': New China deer velvet deal a relief for industry

28 Aug 09:24 PM

New Zealand exports about $70 million worth of velvet to China each year.

Motorcycle enthusiasts to converge on Coromandel town
New Zealand

Motorcycle enthusiasts to converge on Coromandel town

28 Aug 09:10 PM

Kickdown Festival with music and motorcycles set to return to Whangamatā.

'Worst nightmare': Kiwi skydiving instructor dies after botched landing
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'Worst nightmare': Kiwi skydiving instructor dies after botched landing

28 Aug 08:26 PM

His dad, a Kiwi skydiver of 30 years, was with him the day of the fateful fall.

‘Significant investigation’: Five people charged over ACC fraud
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‘Significant investigation’: Five people charged over ACC fraud

28 Aug 08:05 PM

The group were making fraudulent ACC claims, police allege.

Top of the table: Magpies' dream season start continues with victory over Canterbury
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Top of the table: Magpies' dream season start continues with victory over Canterbury

28 Aug 07:51 PM

The Magpies scored four tries to hit the top of the NPC ladder.

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New Zealand

Beauty pageant contestant appeals drug money laundering convictions

28 Aug 07:29 PM

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Erosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gates
New Zealand

Erosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gates

28 Aug 07:23 PM

The banks on either side of the Lake Taupō bridge need stabilising.

Far North musicians raise funds for Jayson Norris' cancer battle
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Far North musicians raise funds for Jayson Norris' cancer battle

28 Aug 07:00 PM

‘’It’s just one way to help a fellow Far North musician.’’

Finding a new pitch: How a bet led to rugby player's newfound love for singing
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Finding a new pitch: How a bet led to rugby player's newfound love for singing

28 Aug 06:00 PM

What started as a bet blossomed into a love for stage singing.

Art Deco Trust's new home: Napier's historic women's rest rooms get a makeover
New Zealand

Art Deco Trust's new home: Napier's historic women's rest rooms get a makeover

28 Aug 06:00 PM

Renovation of the near century-old former War Memorial Women's Rest rooms has begun

Three people rescued from house fire in Henderson, Auckland
New Zealand

Three people rescued from house fire in Henderson, Auckland

28 Aug 05:55 PM

A fire investigator will return to the house later this morning.

The Country Fast Five: Meet Jesse Van Kekem
New Zealand

The Country Fast Five: Meet Jesse Van Kekem

28 Aug 05:30 PM

The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.

'A good guy': Long-serving lawyer and coroner's 'immense' service remembered
New Zealand

'A good guy': Long-serving lawyer and coroner's 'immense' service remembered

28 Aug 05:03 PM

'A doer rather than a talker, and our community owes him a huge debt of gratitude'

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