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Celebrating 50 years: The enduring legacy of Te Tai Tokerau kapa haka festival
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Celebrating 50 years: The enduring legacy of Te Tai Tokerau kapa haka festival

07 Apr 06:00 PM

Twenty-eight kapa haka groups will perform in the two-day event.

Kaitāia man’s mission to clean up the town’s dumped trash
New Zealand

Kaitāia man’s mission to clean up the town’s dumped trash

07 Apr 06:00 PM

Kaitāia man cleaning up the town with help from dozens of youngsters

On The Up: ‘Life was passing us by’ - why couple chose to sail the world
New Zealand

On The Up: ‘Life was passing us by’ - why couple chose to sail the world

07 Apr 06:00 PM

They sold or gave away nearly everything they owned, packed their car and moved aboard.

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New Zealand

Development company in liquidation owing $4m, owner disputes debt

07 Apr 06:00 PM

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Far North Roading grows from humble roots to award-winning success
New Zealand

Far North Roading grows from humble roots to award-winning success

07 Apr 05:00 PM

The company won the supreme award at the 2025 Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Awards.

On The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future
New Zealand

On The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future

07 Apr 05:00 PM

'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'

House prices flat to start 2025 – the regions faring better than others
Business

House prices flat to start 2025 – the regions faring better than others

07 Apr 05:00 PM

First-home buyers continue to make up a larger share of the overall market.

‘Blatant discrimination’: Six-year-old with Down syndrome faces deportation
New Zealand

‘Blatant discrimination’: Six-year-old with Down syndrome faces deportation

07 Apr 05:00 PM

Six-year-old Luandre is the only one in the family of four that's been denied a visa.

Grant Bruce Jarden, 71, dies after glider crashed into Hawke’s Bay Golf Club
New Zealand

Grant Bruce Jarden, 71, dies after glider crashed into Hawke’s Bay Golf Club

07 Apr 08:29 AM

The incident has been referred to the Civil Aviation Authority.

'Gone forever': Beloved rugby stalwart killed by careless driver
New Zealand|crime

'Gone forever': Beloved rugby stalwart killed by careless driver

07 Apr 08:00 AM

The judge said cars are 'deadly machines' and motorists need to drive safely.

Unrestrained preschooler fell from car being driven by drunk aunty
Crime

Unrestrained preschooler fell from car being driven by drunk aunty

07 Apr 07:00 AM

'I should have known better,' said the woman whose partner was killed by a drink driver.

‘I wanted to know why I didn’t see them:’ Rider returned to scene where he hit pedestrians
New Zealand|crime

‘I wanted to know why I didn’t see them:’ Rider returned to scene where he hit pedestrians

07 Apr 06:00 AM

The motorcyclist believes the pedestrian crossing was dangerous.

Council’s debt ceiling raised
New Zealand

Council’s debt ceiling raised

07 Apr 06:00 AM

Tauranga's borrowing limit has been increased to 3.5 times annual revenue.

Jailed paedophile James Parker admits there is another victim
Crime

Jailed paedophile James Parker admits there is another victim

07 Apr 04:59 AM

Northland man was jailed indefinitely in 2013 for abusing 20 boys aged 9 to 16.

‘Devastating’: Ashburton sheep shearer victim of fatal housefire
New Zealand

‘Devastating’: Ashburton sheep shearer victim of fatal housefire

07 Apr 04:56 AM

The Ashburton local is being remembered online as a "beautiful soul".

Golf Rd roundabout to close for resurfacing
New Zealand

Golf Rd roundabout to close for resurfacing

07 Apr 04:00 AM

A full closure was needed due to narrow lanes and the size of equipment needed, NZTA says.

‘Unbelievable’: Mangawhai man on $1m Lotto win surprise
New Zealand

‘Unbelievable’: Mangawhai man on $1m Lotto win surprise

07 Apr 03:53 AM

His first purchase will be a new car, and he plans to get financial advice.

Perfume thieves in Napier caught on CCTV and phone cameras
New Zealand

Perfume thieves in Napier caught on CCTV and phone cameras

07 Apr 03:53 AM

They took some scents, but there wasn't much sense to it, shop owners say.

On The Up: The business estate still in hot demand after 20 years
New Zealand

On The Up: The business estate still in hot demand after 20 years

07 Apr 03:11 AM

In the past year, $70m worth of building consents have been issued for the development.

‘Herd more than double’: Urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa horses
New Zealand

‘Herd more than double’: Urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa horses

07 Apr 03:03 AM

'Time is running out.'

Police inquiring after person found with firearm in Ōakura
New Zealand

Police inquiring after person found with firearm in Ōakura

07 Apr 03:01 AM

Police received reports of a person in possession of a firearm around midday.

Gloria's Invercargill farmlet a haven for injured owls
New Zealand

Gloria's Invercargill farmlet a haven for injured owls

07 Apr 02:30 AM

'I always give them a little blessing before they fly away.'

Tauranga Māori ward by-election: What voters need to know
New Zealand

Tauranga Māori ward by-election: What voters need to know

07 Apr 02:00 AM

Voting opens today in the Te Awanui Ward by-election for Tauranga council.

The Country: Te Radar on the Young Farmer of the Year finalists
New Zealand

The Country: Te Radar on the Young Farmer of the Year finalists

07 Apr 02:00 AM

Phil Duncan, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Amy Renelle, and Te Radar.

‘Burning end to end’: Fire destroys home near Gisborne
New Zealand

‘Burning end to end’: Fire destroys home near Gisborne

07 Apr 01:49 AM

A Pātūtahi home was destroyed in a house fire on Friday night - cause to be established.

18-year-old arrested after LSD, cannabis found in vehicle
New Zealand

18-year-old arrested after LSD, cannabis found in vehicle

07 Apr 01:44 AM

The 18-year-old man was due to appear in Kaikohe District Court today.

Annual concert last held in 2007 returns to Hawke’s Bay
New Zealand

Annual concert last held in 2007 returns to Hawke’s Bay

07 Apr 01:22 AM

Collapse of the Timeless Summer Tour has led to the return of a gig full of 'nostalgia'.

Forecasters keeping eye on 100km/h gusts expected for Hawke’s Bay
New Zealand

Forecasters keeping eye on 100km/h gusts expected for Hawke’s Bay

07 Apr 12:17 AM

There is a high chance the watch will be upgraded to a warning.

‘We’re back’: Bay duos chase another bite at Pork Pie Charity Run
New Zealand

‘We’re back’: Bay duos chase another bite at Pork Pie Charity Run

07 Apr 12:00 AM

Fifty teams are driving their Minis down the country in the movie-inspired fundraiser.

One man’s years-long quest to rid Mahia of rubbish: ‘We can all help - we just need to start’
New Zealand

One man’s years-long quest to rid Mahia of rubbish: ‘We can all help - we just need to start’

07 Apr 12:00 AM

David Waihaki removed four tonnes of rubbish from Mahia in 18 months.

Cameron Smith wins Otago Southland Young Farmer final
New Zealand

Cameron Smith wins Otago Southland Young Farmer final

06 Apr 11:44 PM

It was Cameron Smith’s second time competing in the regional final.

Are carrots threatened by climate change?
New Zealand

Are carrots threatened by climate change?

06 Apr 11:17 PM

Researchers say even a small temperature rise can significantly impact seed production.

Canterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tape
New Zealand

Canterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tape

06 Apr 11:06 PM

Minister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.

‘Not acceptable’: PM says Shane Jones’ wife should be able walk freely without being accosted
Politics

‘Not acceptable’: PM says Shane Jones’ wife should be able walk freely without being accosted

06 Apr 10:42 PM

Dot Jones filed a police complaint after the incident where a man allegedly grabbed her.

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