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Stating their case: Bayden Barber and Thompson Hokianga on why they should be Ngāti Kahungunu iwi chairman
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Stating their case: Bayden Barber and Thompson Hokianga on why they should be Ngāti Kahungunu iwi chairman

03 Apr 01:30 AM

Who should lead the third largest iwi in Aotearoa?

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How author Vanya Insull built an ‘empire’ from posting recipes online

03 Apr 01:00 AM

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The Country: Winston Peters on 'Liberation Day'

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How a midlife volunteer found purpose in Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence

03 Apr 12:13 AM

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New Zealand

Mayor raises security concerns after abusive messages

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‘Any dog can bite’: Fatal attack spark calls for safety education

02 Apr 10:49 PM

There were nearly 3000 dog-related injuries involved children under 15 last year.

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02 Apr 10:48 PM

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New Zealand

Weather system sparks orange heavy rain warning for Northland

02 Apr 10:05 PM

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New Zealand

Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato

02 Apr 09:57 PM

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Trump announces 10% tariff on NZ goods, China and EU hit even harder

02 Apr 09:55 PM

The US President has imposed tariffs on countries around the world.

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Lotto: 8 players in the money - here’s where tickets were sold

02 Apr 06:42 PM

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New Zealand

Serious injuries: Waikato road closed overnight after crash

02 Apr 06:20 PM

The road has reopened after the Serious Crash Unit investigated.

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New Zealand

Dogs euthanised after fatal attack on boy weren’t ‘menacing’ breeds

02 Apr 06:06 PM

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Moa mystery: Footprints discovered at South Head likely a million years old

02 Apr 06:00 PM

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‘Has an impact’: Hawke’s Bay station sold to overseas owner to be converted to forestry

02 Apr 06:00 PM

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Jet boat crash: Support floods in for severely injured woman

02 Apr 05:47 PM

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02 Apr 05:00 PM

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Photos: Plenty of fun at Far North’s Paparore School Gala Day

02 Apr 05:00 PM

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Strokes of inspiration? Mayors Mahé and James hit the water

02 Apr 04:03 PM

Households could save up to $5000 if councils collaborate on water services.

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Raglan dairy farmer wins Waikato farm environment award

02 Apr 04:00 PM

Dedication to animal welfare and the environment helped Tor Pedersen win.

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'Nice little rush': Napier City Rovers' UK goalie on the thrill of a save

02 Apr 04:00 PM

English goalkeeper Harry Townsend is making himself feel at home in Napier.

‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economy
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‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economy

02 Apr 04:00 PM

Northland's regional deal could boost GDP by $977m and create 6000 jobs.

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The 60-year-old man is defending two charges of manslaughter.

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Terrified woman carjacked by man on meth at busy intersection, ordered to drive

02 Apr 06:00 AM

He got in her passenger seat, carrying a rubbish bag of clothes, and made demands.

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Rescue helicopter charity celebrates double-milestone

02 Apr 04:00 AM

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Hamilton schools lockdown ends with imitation firearms seized, person in custody
New Zealand

Hamilton schools lockdown ends with imitation firearms seized, person in custody

02 Apr 03:35 AM

Police were called to Silverdale Road just before 3pm.

Te Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meeting
Politics

Te Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meeting

02 Apr 03:34 AM

The party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.

WorkSafe opens investigation after man dies in rural Northland
New Zealand

WorkSafe opens investigation after man dies in rural Northland

02 Apr 03:21 AM

Police say they were notified around 2pm on Friday, March 28.

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