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Clevedon - where the water buffalo roam

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Richard and Helen Dorresteyn own and run Clevedon Buffalo Company.

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Homicide investigation launched after man's body found in vehicle

13 Apr 08:28 PM

Police believe the man was the victim of a violent assault.

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‘Wrongheaded and reckless': Lawyer tried to act as her own secret witness

13 Apr 08:00 PM

Lynette O'Boyle's secret witness turned out to be herself.

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On The Up: Golf club invests $3m into new facilities, including field-sized practice green

13 Apr 07:17 PM

The club says the 6000sq m green is among the biggest in the world.

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Motorcyclist dies in Waihī crash, road reopens

13 Apr 07:13 PM

Emergency services were called to a crash at Rosemont Rd and Consols St.

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‘Serious concerns’: Neighbours wary of drone spraying near homes

13 Apr 06:35 PM

Neighbours questioned a drone weed-spraying operation in Bethlehem.

Scholarship-winning nursing student is the first of her whānau at university
New Zealand

Scholarship-winning nursing student is the first of her whānau at university

13 Apr 06:13 PM

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NZ’s biggest pet food factory reduces production amid drop in demand

13 Apr 06:00 PM

The enormous super kitchen in Napier has been operating for less than three years.

Holiday washout: Subtropical low set to batter NZ with heavy rain, severe gales
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Holiday washout: Subtropical low set to batter NZ with heavy rain, severe gales

13 Apr 05:00 PM

Heavy rain is expected in Northland, Auckland, and Coromandel on Wednesday.

Grandmother's relentless mission to help Kaikohe children succeed
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Grandmother's relentless mission to help Kaikohe children succeed

13 Apr 05:00 PM

Rachel Velden, 87, volunteers at Kaikohe West School, aiding struggling kids.

'It’s friendship': Rural Women to celebrate centenary
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'It’s friendship': Rural Women to celebrate centenary

13 Apr 05:00 PM

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Joseph Parker invited to celebrate HB boxing club's anniversary
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Joseph Parker invited to celebrate HB boxing club's anniversary

13 Apr 05:00 PM

The boxer's world title hopes could affect hopes to be in Hastings.

Why a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims
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Why a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims

13 Apr 05:00 PM

Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

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'Growing fast': Green light for project set to unlock 3000 homes, supermarket

13 Apr 05:00 PM

The project aims to unlock land for up to 3000 homes and a new supermarket in Whangārei.

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Bystanders rescue police officer in 'dangerous situation'

13 Apr 09:59 AM

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Emergency services at single-vehicle crash in Waihī, Waikato

13 Apr 09:12 AM

Police were called to the scene around 8.20pm.

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Widow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedy

13 Apr 07:30 AM

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Two people seriously injured in Waikato crash

13 Apr 05:42 AM

Emergency services arrived at the scene about 4pm.

'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō
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'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō

13 Apr 05:42 AM

The New Zealander was the best driver across the three Supercars races in Taupō.

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New Zealand

Lotto: 32 players split Second Division – where the lucky tickets were sold

13 Apr 05:34 AM

One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.

Waiuku death: 50yo man charged after woman’s body found in car
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Waiuku death: 50yo man charged after woman’s body found in car

13 Apr 03:30 AM

Scene examinations continue at two locations as part of the inquiries.

Surprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier game
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Surprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier game

13 Apr 02:49 AM

Five games of Premier rugby saw 411 points, including 63 tries.

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Carnival has town basin pulsing with creativity during month of ArtBeat events

13 Apr 01:07 AM

The events aim to get locals involved in arts, heritage and culture in Whangārei.

Man found dead in vehicle at Kawakawa carpark, police investigating
New Zealand

Man found dead in vehicle at Kawakawa carpark, police investigating

13 Apr 12:32 AM

Police say they were alerted around 7.45am this morning.

Grieving grandparents 'numb' after death of 4-year-old attacked by dogs
New Zealand

Grieving grandparents 'numb' after death of 4-year-old attacked by dogs

12 Apr 08:08 PM

They are trying to focus on the good memories of the boy they raised from a baby.

'Sea of yellow': Thousands of ducks set to race in Tauranga today
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'Sea of yellow': Thousands of ducks set to race in Tauranga today

12 Apr 07:00 PM

Around 5000 rubber ducklings will race at Tauranga's waterfront.

Mum-of-eight graduates with degree earned during cancer treatment
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Small business success - How the Egg Project cracked it
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Small business success - How the Egg Project cracked it

12 Apr 07:00 PM

The Egg Project near Himatangi Beach is a family-run organic chicken farm.

'I enjoy seeing the animals happy': Dairy training a hit with Canterbury teen
New Zealand

'I enjoy seeing the animals happy': Dairy training a hit with Canterbury teen

12 Apr 05:02 PM

Matthew Fox, 18, joined the NextGen Dairy Farmers programme after graduating high school.

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New Zealand

Vege tips: Why red cabbage is the star of my garden

12 Apr 05:01 PM

Opinion: Red cabbage has always been a firm favourite with me.

Sunny start to school holidays for NZ but heavy rain could move in from Wednesday
New Zealand

Sunny start to school holidays for NZ but heavy rain could move in from Wednesday

12 Apr 05:00 PM

School kids should be able to get outside for today and tomorrow's start to the holidays.

Pattern of deception: Woman scams Facebook users
New Zealand

Pattern of deception: Woman scams Facebook users

12 Apr 05:00 PM

The offender previously stole $305,000 from her employer.

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