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World's biggest YouTuber gives away $50k to Kiwi lifesaver after cave survival
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World's biggest YouTuber gives away $50k to Kiwi lifesaver after cave survival

27 Aug 02:46 AM

The YouTuber headed underground in New Zealand - and millions tuned in.

Hauraki questions local share of gambling money
New Zealand

Hauraki questions local share of gambling money

27 Aug 02:30 AM

Not all of the community share stays in the community.

'Only option': Council sells property to recover rates
New Zealand

'Only option': Council sells property to recover rates

27 Aug 02:21 AM

The council said it is the first time in almost 20 years it has had to resort this action.

The Country: Todd McClay talks trade opportunities in India
New Zealand

The Country: Todd McClay talks trade opportunities in India

27 Aug 02:00 AM

Todd McClay, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Dansy Coppell, Craig Hickman, Jamie Mackay.

He broke his ankle against the All Blacks - now the Magpies are preparing to unleash him
New Zealand

He broke his ankle against the All Blacks - now the Magpies are preparing to unleash him

27 Aug 02:00 AM

From being stretchered off in the Rugby World Cup, to getting a chance with the Bay.

'The smell is horrendous': Walking track used as dumping site
New Zealand

'The smell is horrendous': Walking track used as dumping site

27 Aug 02:00 AM

Fly-tippers are dumping all sorts of waste on conservation land.

Niwa sends new research vessel on maiden voyage to Hauraki Gulf
New Zealand

Niwa sends new research vessel on maiden voyage to Hauraki Gulf

27 Aug 01:52 AM

A Hauraki Gulf Marine Park-wide survey of this detail has not been done before.

Cricket coaching star takes on job at Nga Tawa
New Zealand

Cricket coaching star takes on job at Nga Tawa

27 Aug 01:00 AM

'Cricket is more than just a sport; it can shape and define us.'

Review: Mark Wahlberg's The Union 'a bit silly' but also a load of fun
New Zealand

Review: Mark Wahlberg's The Union 'a bit silly' but also a load of fun

27 Aug 01:00 AM

OPINION: Sit back, expect nothing and enjoy the ride.

'It's indescribable, horrific': Police suspect truck tyre blowout, tearful survivor speaks
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'It's indescribable, horrific': Police suspect truck tyre blowout, tearful survivor speaks

27 Aug 12:31 AM

Among the three killed were two Samoan seasonal workers due to go home this week.

Helicopter rescues costing at least $8000 an hour
New Zealand

Helicopter rescues costing at least $8000 an hour

27 Aug 12:18 AM

A rescue helicopter service has revealed how much it costs.

Popular book fair bucks the retail trend
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Popular book fair bucks the retail trend

27 Aug 12:01 AM

Steady sales over four days results in record income of more than $20k.

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Pay dispute at Napier development: More companies come forward with claims of unpaid bills
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Pay dispute at Napier development: More companies come forward with claims of unpaid bills

27 Aug 12:00 AM

'If we didn’t do that work he wouldn’t have been able to carry on with his project.'

Friday's Daffodil Day to raise money for Cancer Society accommodation
New Zealand

Friday's Daffodil Day to raise money for Cancer Society accommodation

27 Aug 12:00 AM

This Friday's Daffodil Day includes plenty of Northland events for the Cancer Society.

Police want footage of disorder at gathering in Tauranga
New Zealand

Police want footage of disorder at gathering in Tauranga

26 Aug 11:34 PM

Police are investigating the incident on Cheyne Road.

Police name victim of fatal SH29 crash
New Zealand

Police name victim of fatal SH29 crash

26 Aug 11:15 PM

The two-vehicle crash closed the highway for several hours.

Deputy mayor calls upcoming Māori ward referendum a 'farce'
New Zealand

Deputy mayor calls upcoming Māori ward referendum a 'farce'

26 Aug 11:15 PM

'We know our community and we should be trusted to make that decision.'

Te Awamutu-based GPC Powerlifting Nationals sees 29 world records
New Zealand

Te Awamutu-based GPC Powerlifting Nationals sees 29 world records

26 Aug 11:00 PM

Te Awamutu's GPC Nationals saw 100 entrants, 29 world records, and 96 national records bro

'No justification': Thieves make off with dozens of temporary speed limit signs
New Zealand

'No justification': Thieves make off with dozens of temporary speed limit signs

26 Aug 10:47 PM

At least 30 temporary speed signs have been taken from highway roadworks in Hawke's Bay.

Opinion: Seine Olympic water woes and NZ's wastewater infrastructure
New Zealand

Opinion: Seine Olympic water woes and NZ's wastewater infrastructure

26 Aug 10:41 PM

OPINION: Expensive work on wastewater infrastructure can result in closed beaches.

'Thank you all for caring': Community rallies for fire victims
New Zealand

'Thank you all for caring': Community rallies for fire victims

26 Aug 10:05 PM

A woman and children who lost everything in a fire last week are now in emergency housing.

Hair today gone tomorrow at Te Paepae o Aotea
New Zealand

Hair today gone tomorrow at Te Paepae o Aotea

26 Aug 10:00 PM

The school initially aimed to raise $2000 and has smashed their fundraising goal by $5790.

Orange river: What early tests revealed
New Zealand

Orange river: What early tests revealed

26 Aug 09:41 PM

Regional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.

Plea for surplus hemp byproduct to be used as animal feed
New Zealand

Plea for surplus hemp byproduct to be used as animal feed

26 Aug 09:33 PM

A hemp company says it’s dumping tonnes of a byproduct that could be used as animal feed.

Fluoride debate: Tauranga seeks extension to deadline
New Zealand

Fluoride debate: Tauranga seeks extension to deadline

26 Aug 09:30 PM

There was standing room only inside the council chambers.

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'Flawed': $1m pool set aside for thousands of Hawke's Bay residents, but only if they ask for it
New Zealand

'Flawed': $1m pool set aside for thousands of Hawke's Bay residents, but only if they ask for it

26 Aug 08:57 PM

Neil Kirton said he would advocate for council to send letters to all affected ratepayers.

Waikato's best pies found in Hamilton, Tīrau, Tuakau, Taupō
New Zealand

Waikato's best pies found in Hamilton, Tīrau, Tuakau, Taupō

26 Aug 08:57 PM

The recent Bakels NZ Pie Awards featured creations from six local bakeries.

Heavy rainfall in Kāpiti a reminder to be prepared
New Zealand

Heavy rainfall in Kāpiti a reminder to be prepared

26 Aug 08:26 PM

There was a lot of rain throughout Kāpiti on Monday.

Highway to success: Dannevirke gears up for new business opportunities
New Zealand

Highway to success: Dannevirke gears up for new business opportunities

26 Aug 08:21 PM

Three Dannevirke wāhine host event to prepare businesses for new highway opening.

Cause of crash that killed Samoan seasonal workers revealed
New Zealand

Cause of crash that killed Samoan seasonal workers revealed

26 Aug 08:11 PM

Three victims were among a group of workers travelling from Bay of Plenty to Auckland.

News briefs from the Far North - Daffodil Day fundraiser, cyclone funding, and trio on tour
New Zealand

News briefs from the Far North - Daffodil Day fundraiser, cyclone funding, and trio on tour

26 Aug 06:00 PM

News snippets from the Far North.

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'Huge burden on families': The town where the only aged-care facility closed
New Zealand

'Huge burden on families': The town where the only aged-care facility closed

26 Aug 06:00 PM

'They are not geared up': The daily family struggle to care for the elderly in Wairoa.

'Ambitious plans': Uni seeks more student accommodation
New Zealand

'Ambitious plans': Uni seeks more student accommodation

26 Aug 05:05 PM

The campus is expected to grow by about 500 students by 2028.

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'We’re not suddenly okay with it. We are tired'
New Zealand

'We’re not suddenly okay with it. We are tired'

26 Aug 05:03 PM

Rotorua sees big drop in public submissions on continued contracted emergency housing.

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