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Fertiliser company ‘committed to learning’ from worker’s tragic death
New Zealand

Fertiliser company ‘committed to learning’ from worker’s tragic death

08 Apr 06:00 PM

WorkSafe says safety practices at the factory failed to account for workers' reality.

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New Zealand

Payment disputes: Kāinga Ora apartment project hits roadblock

08 Apr 06:00 PM

Little has happened at a Kāinga Ora-owned building site in Rotorua for months.

Hawke’s Bay butcher a cut above almost all the rest
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay butcher a cut above almost all the rest

08 Apr 05:00 PM

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Politics

Pink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZ

08 Apr 05:00 PM

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On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks
New Zealand

On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks

08 Apr 05:00 PM

'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'

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New Zealand

‘Once in a generation’ teen gets White Sox call-up

08 Apr 05:00 PM

'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'

Captain Fantastic: How Jim Hoyle became a Napier City Rovers legend
New Zealand

Captain Fantastic: How Jim Hoyle became a Napier City Rovers legend

08 Apr 05:00 PM

The team remain unbeaten as the captain reaches a massive milestone.

Historic villa for sale after fire mishap, overseas landlord wants out
Property

Historic villa for sale after fire mishap, overseas landlord wants out

08 Apr 08:35 AM

Rotorua rental property has been vacant for two years.

Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South
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Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South

08 Apr 05:49 AM

The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.

Police lay charges over three fatal summer crashes
New Zealand

Police lay charges over three fatal summer crashes

08 Apr 05:14 AM

Two women, aged 70 and 47, are charged alongside a 20-year-old man.

'Your last chance:' Judge warns man caught filming woman in Salvation Army changing room
New Zealand|crime

'Your last chance:' Judge warns man caught filming woman in Salvation Army changing room

08 Apr 05:00 AM

The 38-year-old has a penchant for committing indecent acts.

Police delay rollout of mental health changes for second time
New Zealand

Police delay rollout of mental health changes for second time

08 Apr 04:51 AM

Police reschedule phase two of reducing support in mental health callouts after advice.

Concept for new $20m regional park in Hawke's Bay revealed after 'challenges'
New Zealand

Concept for new $20m regional park in Hawke's Bay revealed after 'challenges'

08 Apr 04:07 AM

The park would be developed on Lagoon Farm, under an airport flight path.

Kaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supply
New Zealand

Kaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supply

08 Apr 03:30 AM

A 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.

Golf course review: Cape Kidnappers turns 21 and looks great as ever
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Golf course review: Cape Kidnappers turns 21 and looks great as ever

08 Apr 02:00 AM

Golfing paradise got a makeover.

‘Oh god’: Vehicle crashes into lake, person seriously injured
New Zealand

‘Oh god’: Vehicle crashes into lake, person seriously injured

08 Apr 01:51 AM

Motorists are advised to expect delays on State Highway 30 near Wharetoroa Rd.

Gisborne families to be housed as 10 new Kāinga Ora homes blessed
New Zealand

Gisborne families to be housed as 10 new Kāinga Ora homes blessed

08 Apr 01:36 AM

New tenants, previously in temporary housing, move in next week.

Waipukurau housing project on track, mayor worries plans don’t reflect identity
New Zealand

Waipukurau housing project on track, mayor worries plans don’t reflect identity

08 Apr 01:28 AM

The project aims to build 950 homes on 50ha over 20 years.

Rugby: Rookie Magpie gets Under-20s NZ call-up
New Zealand

Rugby: Rookie Magpie gets Under-20s NZ call-up

08 Apr 01:19 AM

Will Cole came from Wairarapa to Hawke's Bay to play premier rugby.

'It’s such an enduring show': Behind the scenes at Hyundai Country Calendar
New Zealand

'It’s such an enduring show': Behind the scenes at Hyundai Country Calendar

08 Apr 01:00 AM

Each episode involves a five-day shoot, focusing on real people and settings.

Labour tax policy dispute didn't prompt resignation - David Parker
Politics

Labour tax policy dispute didn't prompt resignation - David Parker

08 Apr 12:30 AM

Parker will give his final speech in the House next month.

Freight train, rail maintenance truck collision sparks investigations
New Zealand

Freight train, rail maintenance truck collision sparks investigations

07 Apr 11:07 PM

Staff managed to jump out of the truck before the collision.

Fake cop: Teen impersonates police officer at hospital
New Zealand

Fake cop: Teen impersonates police officer at hospital

07 Apr 11:01 PM

He parked his ex-cop car in a police spot and probed staff for a security guard's details.

‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woes
New Zealand

‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woes

07 Apr 11:00 PM

Cathay Cinemas in Kerikeri will close Mondays and cut weekday hours by 15-20%.

Council assessing Rotorua lake weed build-up
New Zealand

Council assessing Rotorua lake weed build-up

07 Apr 11:00 PM

Rotting weed can cause a strong smell and build-up happens after bad weather.

Officer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven times
New Zealand

Officer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven times

07 Apr 10:59 PM

The IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.

Sea sausage: Kiwi fishers create innovative bait
New Zealand

Sea sausage: Kiwi fishers create innovative bait

07 Apr 10:42 PM

The bait outperformed traditional cray legs in trials for catching rig.

'From growing up in Flaxmere to stepping onto one of the world’s greatest opera stages'
New Zealand

'From growing up in Flaxmere to stepping onto one of the world’s greatest opera stages'

07 Apr 09:28 PM

Rising star from Hawke’s Bay secures opportunity with Royal Opera in London.

Green MP Doyle to miss start of Parliament week
Politics

Green MP Doyle to miss start of Parliament week

07 Apr 09:10 PM

It's the final sitting week ahead of a three-week recess.

Car crashes into power pole in Bulls, one seriously injured
New Zealand

Car crashes into power pole in Bulls, one seriously injured

07 Apr 09:03 PM

Police said the road was closed until about 9pm.

‘Horrific and abhorrent:’ Computer tech makes startling discovery on customer’s laptop
Crime

‘Horrific and abhorrent:’ Computer tech makes startling discovery on customer’s laptop

07 Apr 08:00 PM

Ton Kaan claimed he did not know images of children in explicit poses were illegal.

Locals take NZTA median barriers fight to Parliament
New Zealand

Locals take NZTA median barriers fight to Parliament

07 Apr 08:00 PM

Rochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.

‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddies
New Zealand|crime

‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddies

07 Apr 07:00 PM

The victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.

News briefs from the Far North - Movie wins award, no bus on holidays and cheap trees
New Zealand

News briefs from the Far North - Movie wins award, no bus on holidays and cheap trees

07 Apr 06:00 PM

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