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85yo farmer accused of causing animals suffering
New Zealand

85yo farmer accused of causing animals suffering

25 Mar 11:00 PM

A Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.

'Pleasantly surprised': Hawke’s Bay students enjoy new meal programme
New Zealand

'Pleasantly surprised': Hawke’s Bay students enjoy new meal programme

25 Mar 08:45 PM

'Bottom line is it just works better for our school than I thought it was going to.'

Jack Fagan eyes NZ Shears Circuit defence
New Zealand

Jack Fagan eyes NZ Shears Circuit defence

25 Mar 08:43 PM

Te Kūiti shearer is well-placed for a successful New Zealand Shears Circuit title defence.

Girl given 2 doses of antipsychotic meds: Minister can’t understand why 11yo treated as adult
New Zealand

Girl given 2 doses of antipsychotic meds: Minister can’t understand why 11yo treated as adult

25 Mar 07:33 PM

A carer for a woman in her early 20s saw girl's photo and mistook her for their patient.

$2.1m wharf project launched at Matakana Island for community use
New Zealand

$2.1m wharf project launched at Matakana Island for community use

25 Mar 06:42 PM

The new $2.1m wharf at Panepane Point will replace the damaged 1980s structure.

‘I am a strong person but I am scared’: Food charity volunteer attacked
New Zealand

‘I am a strong person but I am scared’: Food charity volunteer attacked

25 Mar 05:54 PM

She and her husband run a food service that feeds up to 3500 people a week.

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Renowned artist honours Māori Battalion chaplain with portrait
New Zealand

Renowned artist honours Māori Battalion chaplain with portrait

25 Mar 05:00 PM

'The wake this man has left behind him stretches long and wide.'

Festival with a difference as Pakistani community rallies for Napier cricket
New Zealand

Festival with a difference as Pakistani community rallies for Napier cricket

25 Mar 05:00 PM

The ODI in Napier coincides with the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

Council rejects ‘inaccurate and misleading’ cafe petition
New Zealand

Council rejects ‘inaccurate and misleading’ cafe petition

25 Mar 04:00 PM

The Funky Duck will soon be 'completely and utterly gutted' as the lease ends.

‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving families
New Zealand

‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving families

25 Mar 04:00 PM

Betty was adopted by a couple who saw her photo in the Northern Advocate.

To bee, or not to bee: Looking after the littlest livestock
New Zealand

To bee, or not to bee: Looking after the littlest livestock

25 Mar 04:00 PM

'Bees are not as easy to look after as many people think.'

Plant thefts frustrate council
New Zealand

Plant thefts frustrate council

25 Mar 04:00 PM

Whanganui District Council urges people to report suspicious activity in parks to police.

‘You ruined my life’: Woman confronts rapist as he's sent to jail
New Zealand|crime

‘You ruined my life’: Woman confronts rapist as he's sent to jail

25 Mar 07:00 AM

“I have felt the effects of this in every aspect of my life," she told Ericson Pascua.

'Could be similar': How a photo mix-up led to 11yo girl's injections with antipsychotic
New Zealand

'Could be similar': How a photo mix-up led to 11yo girl's injections with antipsychotic

25 Mar 06:43 AM

A carer for a 21-year-old saw the photo and mistook her for their patient.

'They hold no mana': Victim's sister condemns gang who killed her brother in retaliatory attack
New Zealand|crime

'They hold no mana': Victim's sister condemns gang who killed her brother in retaliatory attack

25 Mar 06:00 AM

Mitchell Te Kani died after a group of Mongrel Mob members stormed his parent's home.

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Torpedo7’s new owners reveal major shake-up for retailer

25 Mar 05:21 AM

Some stores to be closed while others will be rebranded under new name.

‘His body turned white’: Mother on trial for alleged harm to baby left with brain damage
Crime

‘His body turned white’: Mother on trial for alleged harm to baby left with brain damage

25 Mar 05:00 AM

The woman has previously lost a child and said she was worried what people would think.

‘You anti-Semite racist pig': Lawyer videoed yelling at pro-Palestine protesters
New Zealand

‘You anti-Semite racist pig': Lawyer videoed yelling at pro-Palestine protesters

25 Mar 04:03 AM

'Shame on you,' lawyer Paul Fisher yelled repeatedly at the protesters.

Lifetime’s work ‘gone’: Farmer fights animal cruelty jail sentence
New Zealand

Lifetime’s work ‘gone’: Farmer fights animal cruelty jail sentence

25 Mar 04:00 AM

A jury found he failed to properly feed 834 pregnant sheep, 86 cattle and 32 heifers.

‘Heartstring stuff’: Former politician wants reserve returned to whānau
New Zealand

‘Heartstring stuff’: Former politician wants reserve returned to whānau

25 Mar 03:00 AM

'We think it’s appropriate it comes back to our whānau.'

‘Incredibly, incredibly grateful’: Family praises first responders to Taihape crash
New Zealand

‘Incredibly, incredibly grateful’: Family praises first responders to Taihape crash

25 Mar 02:47 AM

'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'

‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named
New Zealand

‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named

25 Mar 02:00 AM

The young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.

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Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Economy|employment

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi

25 Mar 02:00 AM

Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

Revealed: Which BoP communities may move to a new electorate
New Zealand

Revealed: Which BoP communities may move to a new electorate

25 Mar 01:36 AM

Thousands of people affected by proposed electorate border reshuffle.

One person dead, Hamilton highway closed after two trucks crash
New Zealand

One person dead, Hamilton highway closed after two trucks crash

25 Mar 01:13 AM

Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays.

Boil water notice for Woodville after rodent droppings found on reservoir rafters
New Zealand

Boil water notice for Woodville after rodent droppings found on reservoir rafters

25 Mar 01:01 AM

Residents should boil water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth.

Police car rammed, man attempting to evade police bitten by police dog
New Zealand

Police car rammed, man attempting to evade police bitten by police dog

25 Mar 12:58 AM

Police were deployed to the area after sightings of a possible vehicle of interest.

‘We are world-leading’: Zespri’s compostable label innovation
New Zealand

‘We are world-leading’: Zespri’s compostable label innovation

25 Mar 12:21 AM

Zespri says other fruit companies use home-compostable labels, but not in all markets.

‘Explosive activity’ at Whakaari: Ballistic blocks ejected 600m
New Zealand

‘Explosive activity’ at Whakaari: Ballistic blocks ejected 600m

25 Mar 12:00 AM

Vent temperatures rose from 220C in January to 360C recently.

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E-motorbike maker Ubco owes $36m, potential purchaser emerges
Business

E-motorbike maker Ubco owes $36m, potential purchaser emerges

25 Mar 12:00 AM

The firm went into receivership in January, having raised tens of millions from investors.

‘Worst I’ve seen’: Tyre specialist stunned at damage from roadworks, dozens of cars affected
New Zealand

‘Worst I’ve seen’: Tyre specialist stunned at damage from roadworks, dozens of cars affected

24 Mar 11:54 PM

More than 30 people have already called the council to request help.

‘We’re not going to tolerate it': Gisborne police to crack down as gang tension simmers
New Zealand

‘We’re not going to tolerate it': Gisborne police to crack down as gang tension simmers

24 Mar 11:31 PM

Police get special powers to act in sorting out gang conflict in the district.

‘Peace’ for Ngāti Hāua negotiator ahead of signing Deed of Settlement
Kahu

‘Peace’ for Ngāti Hāua negotiator ahead of signing Deed of Settlement

24 Mar 11:12 PM

Ngāti Hāua will sign its Deed of Settlement at Ngāpūwaiwaha Marae in Taumarunui.

Whakaari/White Island timelapse
New Zealand

Whakaari/White Island timelapse

Recent timelapse taken of Whakaari/White Island. Evidence of fresh explosive activity had been seen on the island. Video / Damian Rahmann Photography

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