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'We churn out athletes': Push for indoor sports hub to support Tairāwhiti athletes
New Zealand

'We churn out athletes': Push for indoor sports hub to support Tairāwhiti athletes

10 Apr 04:59 AM

The facility may be built opposite Gisborne's Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub building.

School ‘shocked and upset’ as four students suspended after fight
New Zealand

School ‘shocked and upset’ as four students suspended after fight

10 Apr 04:07 AM

Principal Mike Clent confirmed all four students involved have been suspended.

Police focus on grey Honda Civic in Hamilton arson investigation
New Zealand

Police focus on grey Honda Civic in Hamilton arson investigation

10 Apr 04:03 AM

Police are also seeking video or CCTV footage taken before emergency services arrived.

Police investigating after Gisborne family cat reportedly shot dead
New Zealand

Police investigating after Gisborne family cat reportedly shot dead

10 Apr 04:00 AM

Ticker was found at his Valley Rd home with what looked like bullet entry and exit wounds.

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'Architecturally positive': Demolitions begin for new hotel for Havelock North CBD
New Zealand

'Architecturally positive': Demolitions begin for new hotel for Havelock North CBD

10 Apr 03:36 AM

'It does take a few months to do this, but the end product’s going to be great.'

Libelle’s school lunch woes predate government changes, ex-worker claims
New Zealand

Libelle’s school lunch woes predate government changes, ex-worker claims

10 Apr 03:00 AM

Far North school lunch worker believes food provider Libelle was mismanaged from start.

Mayor says he doesn't want marine precinct sold - then votes in favour
New Zealand

Mayor says he doesn't want marine precinct sold - then votes in favour

10 Apr 02:55 AM

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale opposed the sale but still supported fighting the review.

'Unacceptable': Police crack down on reckless dirt bike riding
New Zealand

'Unacceptable': Police crack down on reckless dirt bike riding

10 Apr 02:43 AM

Three stolen dirt bikes were recovered in Matamata after a police warrant.

 Gisborne gang members and associates arrested for drug offending
New Zealand

Gisborne gang members and associates arrested for drug offending

10 Apr 02:17 AM

Ten people were charged with drug dealing offences or obstruction and possession.

Far North school goes into lockdown after reported fight nearby involving weapons
New Zealand

Far North school goes into lockdown after reported fight nearby involving weapons

10 Apr 02:06 AM

Two people were taken into custody after the altercation in Taipa.

'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway
Black Ferns

'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway

10 Apr 02:00 AM

Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.

Two hospitalised after crash blocks road in Marton
New Zealand

Two hospitalised after crash blocks road in Marton

10 Apr 01:58 AM

'Upon arrival they found one person trapped in a vehicle.'

The Country: Shane Jones on wool in govt buildings
New Zealand

The Country: Shane Jones on wool in govt buildings

10 Apr 01:45 AM

Shane Jones, Andy Borland, Amy Blaikie, Andrew Gibson, and Chris Russell.

On The Up - 'Knight in high-vis': Truckie stops busy traffic to help woman in mobility scooter
New Zealand

On The Up - 'Knight in high-vis': Truckie stops busy traffic to help woman in mobility scooter

10 Apr 01:02 AM

Leon Thompson thought he might 'cop a bit of abuse'. Now he's a social media hero.

‘Time is running out’: Urgent plea to save Kaimanawa horses from cull
New Zealand

‘Time is running out’: Urgent plea to save Kaimanawa horses from cull

10 Apr 12:00 AM

More than 250 Kaimanawa horses need homes to avoid being culled.

Man charged with stabbing staff member at Whanganui Corrections
New Zealand

Man charged with stabbing staff member at Whanganui Corrections

09 Apr 11:57 PM

Defendant calls out: “you’ve got the wrong hit man”.

Fatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's death
New Zealand

Fatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's death

09 Apr 11:41 PM

A blessing has been given at Katikati Medical Centre, where staff tried to save Timoti, 4.

Two-car crash sparks fire, power outage for Napier suburb
New Zealand

Two-car crash sparks fire, power outage for Napier suburb

09 Apr 10:10 PM

The crash occurred at Osier Rd and McKeefry Ave at around 9.05am.

Teen’s supreme unity speech wins spot at national final
New Zealand

Teen’s supreme unity speech wins spot at national final

09 Apr 10:00 PM

Talk on significance of equity wins Northland Race Unity Speech Awards

Bottle store and tavern close after being stripped of liquor licences
New Zealand

Bottle store and tavern close after being stripped of liquor licences

09 Apr 09:38 PM

The closures have some Welcome Bay locals and businesses concerned.

Down the drain: Ripped out water meters almost cost town drinking supply
New Zealand

Down the drain: Ripped out water meters almost cost town drinking supply

09 Apr 09:36 PM

Police are investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.

The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
New Zealand

The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country

09 Apr 09:25 PM

Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.

Matakanui Station wins top honour at Otago farm environment awards
New Zealand

Matakanui Station wins top honour at Otago farm environment awards

09 Apr 09:02 PM

Environmental stewardship and community involvement helped the Patersons take the title.

Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life
Business|companies

Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life

09 Apr 07:00 PM

A head start in race against blood cancer.

Hawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment

09 Apr 06:16 PM

'It’s just amazing how two different oncologists have totally different perspectives.'

Northland moves to restricted fire season, Far North remains under ban
New Zealand

Northland moves to restricted fire season, Far North remains under ban

09 Apr 06:00 PM

Most of Northland has moved into a restricted fire season but Far North rules still apply

News briefs from the Far North - new Kiwis sign up, apprentice comp and Top Energy trustee
New Zealand

News briefs from the Far North - new Kiwis sign up, apprentice comp and Top Energy trustee

09 Apr 06:00 PM

News snippets from the Far North.

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Dozens of earthquake-prone buildings on Dannevirke’s main street given extension
New Zealand

Dozens of earthquake-prone buildings on Dannevirke’s main street given extension

09 Apr 06:00 PM

Almost 40 buildings on the township's main street require earthquake strengthening.

14 new social houses opened in Kerikeri by Kāinga Ora
New Zealand

14 new social houses opened in Kerikeri by Kāinga Ora

09 Apr 06:00 PM

Kāinga Ora opens 14 new Far North social houses

'How far I've come': Valedictorian's journey of renewal and success
New Zealand

'How far I've come': Valedictorian's journey of renewal and success

09 Apr 06:00 PM

Elijah Rogers is graduating with a BA in Māori as an EIT valedictorian.

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Sex crimes case: Why an entertainment figure’s identity is still secret
New Zealand

Sex crimes case: Why an entertainment figure’s identity is still secret

09 Apr 05:05 PM

It has been six months since a Court of Appeal hearing about name suppression.

'Atrocious': Alder slams attendance records of some councillors
New Zealand

'Atrocious': Alder slams attendance records of some councillors

09 Apr 05:00 PM

Average attendances range from 67% to 100%; genuine reasons but other excuses criticised

The mountain ahead: Fight to buy back Kahurānaki maunga starts by climbing it
New Zealand

The mountain ahead: Fight to buy back Kahurānaki maunga starts by climbing it

09 Apr 05:00 PM

Hīkoi to Kahūranaki aims to show it's 'possible to reclaim whenua, one maunga at a time'.

Northland's meth crisis: Mexican cartels, lower prices, and devastation
New Zealand

Northland's meth crisis: Mexican cartels, lower prices, and devastation

09 Apr 05:00 PM

Mexican cartels are undercutting Asian suppliers, increasing meth supply.

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