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

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

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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.

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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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'Vanishing': Farmer's warning about Merino flocks in 1923

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12 Apr 02:00 AM

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Driver crashed into the victims head-on, flipping their car and injuring seven people.

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A-maize-ing: Young photographer puts farming life in frame

12 Apr 12:00 AM

Lucy Penellum's photos highlight the resilience of the farming community.

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New Zealand

'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policy

12 Apr 12:00 AM

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'Claims are weak': Court dismisses bid to halt marine precinct sale

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‘Bizarre’: Lawyer says he can't remember why he deceived client, forged court docs

11 Apr 10:00 PM

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New Zealand

'It’s really moving': How music therapy helped teen through the grief of losing dad

11 Apr 09:00 PM

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How a $335k fast-build home aims to tackle NZ's housing crisis

11 Apr 07:01 PM

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On The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisis

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Ruapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centre

11 Apr 06:00 PM

Ruapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.

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11 Apr 05:05 PM

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Gisborne speedway’s Clyde McGrory on 53 years of commitment

11 Apr 05:00 PM

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Jonny Wilkinson: The systemic barriers failing disabled New Zealanders
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Jonny Wilkinson: The systemic barriers failing disabled New Zealanders

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'Really shabby': Deputy mayor decries state of premier park

11 Apr 05:00 PM

The council's boss says Pukenamu Queen's Park should not become a 'bollard farm'.

On The Up: How a couple from Auckland now serve a small East Coast settlement
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On The Up: How a couple from Auckland now serve a small East Coast settlement

11 Apr 05:00 PM

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How tech is helping rural women find the perfect bra fit

11 Apr 05:00 PM

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New Zealand

New homes open doors for young disabled Northlanders

11 Apr 05:00 PM

Rest homes used to be the only option for young people with disabilities.

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Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks

11 Apr 05:00 PM

Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.

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Super Rugby

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11 Apr 11:39 AM

Australian rugby's bright hope showed his class against the former competition leaders.

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'I’ll cut your throat,' drug seeker told woman days before breaking man's back

11 Apr 10:02 AM

The 24-year-old has a history of drug abuse, mental health problems and violence issues.

Auction record smashed: Local family wins bid battle for star home
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Auction record smashed: Local family wins bid battle for star home

11 Apr 08:15 AM

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'Transformational' joint venture to unlock Superhub's full potential
New Zealand

'Transformational' joint venture to unlock Superhub's full potential

11 Apr 07:19 AM

Tainui Group Holding's Ruakura Superhub receives major international investment.

'Lives changed irreversibly:' Ex-teacher jailed for sex acts with teen he met on Grindr
New Zealand|crime

'Lives changed irreversibly:' Ex-teacher jailed for sex acts with teen he met on Grindr

11 Apr 07:00 AM

Victim's parents say he struggles with fear and confusion and feels unsafe leaving home.

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Business

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11 Apr 06:00 AM

Mark Wisniewski admitted to taking $62,600 from till cash over six years.

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