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Police investigating Tauranga online group arrest three men
New Zealand

Police investigating Tauranga online group arrest three men

28 Aug 12:38 AM

The men face multiple charges.

Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting
New Zealand

Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting

28 Aug 12:00 AM

Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria

Service as Justice of the Peace recognised
New Zealand

Service as Justice of the Peace recognised

28 Aug 12:00 AM

Te Awamutu Justices of the Peace branch recognises colleagues

Winter's final act: Thunderstorms, gales, wind, rain to lash NZ across next 72 hours
New Zealand

Winter's final act: Thunderstorms, gales, wind, rain to lash NZ across next 72 hours

27 Aug 11:31 PM

An air mass from Australia will also bring warmer days and milder nights for parts.

Top five names revealed for $1.6m fire truck: Voting opens
New Zealand

Top five names revealed for $1.6m fire truck: Voting opens

27 Aug 11:10 PM

'Trucky McTruck Face wasn’t going to cut the mustard' in Hawke's Bay Airport competition.

Synlait co-founder John Penno lodges complaint over recapitalisation plan
Agribusiness

Synlait co-founder John Penno lodges complaint over recapitalisation plan

27 Aug 10:47 PM

Former chairman John Penno has pushed back on Synlait's recapitalisation plan.

Waikato Hospital wait times soar to 'distressing' levels
New Zealand

Waikato Hospital wait times soar to 'distressing' levels

27 Aug 10:32 PM

One woman had suspected internal bleeding and still was not seen by a doctor.

Inaugural charity auction raises money for food provider
New Zealand

Inaugural charity auction raises money for food provider

27 Aug 10:28 PM

Mills Albert and Wellington Rugby combine to help Bellyful with charity jersey fundraiser.

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'Approaching perfection': Multiple chef's hat awards for Hawke's Bay restaurants
New Zealand

'Approaching perfection': Multiple chef's hat awards for Hawke's Bay restaurants

27 Aug 10:00 PM

Have you dined at these highly awarded Hawke's Bay restaurants?

Farmers v foresters amid allegations of stock shooting, poor pest management
New Zealand

Farmers v foresters amid allegations of stock shooting, poor pest management

27 Aug 09:53 PM

Landowners hope forestry companies will step up after allegations aired at public meeting.

Emotional meeting held over mill closures, Winstone Pulp considers closing entire operation
New Zealand

Emotional meeting held over mill closures, Winstone Pulp considers closing entire operation

27 Aug 09:36 PM

Winstone Pulp is looking at closing its entire operation due to high power rates.

Poll law 'racist': Horizons votes to keep Māori seats
Kahu

Poll law 'racist': Horizons votes to keep Māori seats

27 Aug 08:50 PM

Horizons Regional Council has affirmed its two Māori constituencies for the 2025 election.

Preserving a 160-year legacy: What to expect from this year’s Christchurch Show
New Zealand

Preserving a 160-year legacy: What to expect from this year’s Christchurch Show

27 Aug 08:00 PM

The new owners of the agricultural show have 90 days to pull together the iconic event.

Jaw-dropping moment as high school student nails the voice of Frankie Valli
New Zealand

Jaw-dropping moment as high school student nails the voice of Frankie Valli

27 Aug 07:50 PM

If you haven't been to Jersey Boys yet, get your tickets now.

Serious injuries after rubbish truck and train crash
New Zealand

Serious injuries after rubbish truck and train crash

27 Aug 07:19 PM

SH3 was blocked and motorists were advised to find alternative routes

Child allegedly fired fatal shot on Tolaga Bay hunting trip, father charged - report
New Zealand|crime

Child allegedly fired fatal shot on Tolaga Bay hunting trip, father charged - report

27 Aug 06:40 PM

John Atkins, 44, was shot while hunting in Tolaga Bay on the weekend.

Regional emissions fall: Cyclone Gabrielle and other factors at play
New Zealand

Regional emissions fall: Cyclone Gabrielle and other factors at play

27 Aug 06:00 PM

Hawke’s Bay was one of the 13 regions where emissions fell last year.

'On the world stage': Rotorua group joins PM's delegation
New Zealand

'On the world stage': Rotorua group joins PM's delegation

27 Aug 05:03 PM

The experienced cultural group will perform four times during a week-long visit.

New Hospice shop opens on Saturday
New Zealand

New Hospice shop opens on Saturday

27 Aug 05:00 PM

Doors to new charity store open on Saturday from 10am

Cotter defends Sotutu: ‘Most talented rugby player I’ve coached’
New Zealand

Cotter defends Sotutu: ‘Most talented rugby player I’ve coached’

27 Aug 05:00 PM

Retired All Black Coles enjoying normal life and a beer on weekends.

Gisborne's disaster response earns praise and awards at Local Government NZ event
New Zealand

Gisborne's disaster response earns praise and awards at Local Government NZ event

27 Aug 05:00 PM

Gisborne's mayor celebrates awards, reflects on the region's frequent severe storms.

Gisborne letters on ward decision, forestry prosecutions, costs of greenery
Letters to the Editor

Gisborne letters on ward decision, forestry prosecutions, costs of greenery

27 Aug 05:00 PM

OPINION: Readers write on Māori wards, forestry prosecution costs, green energy issues.

'Outdated' rural copper landlines on way out
New Zealand

'Outdated' rural copper landlines on way out

27 Aug 05:00 PM

'There is no need for anybody to be using it.'

'Unbelievable': Family identify father-of-six and two nephews as SH1 crash victims
Talanoa

'Unbelievable': Family identify father-of-six and two nephews as SH1 crash victims

27 Aug 05:00 PM

'One is bad enough, but three from the same family. We just cried and cried.'

And still the champs: Poverty Bay club hockey glory to YMP, GMC
New Zealand

And still the champs: Poverty Bay club hockey glory to YMP, GMC

27 Aug 05:00 PM

Rutene, Cumming named PB players of the year.

'More to your door': DoorDash available to Napier and Hastings residents
New Zealand

'More to your door': DoorDash available to Napier and Hastings residents

27 Aug 05:00 PM

DoorDash launches in Napier and Hastings bringing favourite foods to your doorstep.

'Sleeping with the fishes': New boat ramp fees canned
New Zealand

'Sleeping with the fishes': New boat ramp fees canned

27 Aug 07:07 AM

How much the council collected in two months - and what will be refunded.

Defence say teen made up rape allegations due to fear of parents
New Zealand|crime

Defence say teen made up rape allegations due to fear of parents

27 Aug 06:00 AM

Girl says she was raped after a Snapchat meet-up turned sinister.

Northland Regional Council keeps Māori seats but pushes back against polling
Kahu

Northland Regional Council keeps Māori seats but pushes back against polling

27 Aug 05:36 AM

Northland Regional Council pushes back against polling

Crown alleges officer struck man in head twice during arrest
Crime

Crown alleges officer struck man in head twice during arrest

27 Aug 05:13 AM

The tactical unit officer allegedly struck the man twice, once with a weapon.

Man charged after fatal shooting of Tolaga Bay father-of-three on hunting trip
New Zealand

Man charged after fatal shooting of Tolaga Bay father-of-three on hunting trip

27 Aug 05:09 AM

The Tolaga Bay man was described as 'the ultimate hunter-gatherer'.

Piarere roundabout to be in use from September
New Zealand

Piarere roundabout to be in use from September

27 Aug 05:05 AM

Construction of the roundabout got underway in January.

Review: Be More Chill a ‘high-energy' show
New Zealand

Review: Be More Chill a ‘high-energy' show

27 Aug 04:26 AM

OPINION: It's a confident debut for Bold Theatre.

Arrest made after spate of aggravated robberies and burglaries
New Zealand

Arrest made after spate of aggravated robberies and burglaries

27 Aug 04:11 AM

A 16-year-old teenager was charged after eight Northland businesses were targeted.

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