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Isey Cross celebrates 106th birthday with Jim Beam and kumara chips
New Zealand

Isey Cross celebrates 106th birthday with Jim Beam and kumara chips

11 Apr 02:41 AM

Northland kuia reveals what keeps her 'feeling fantastic' at 106.

‘We’re going to give it everything’: Tauranga dance crew’s world bid
New Zealand

‘We’re going to give it everything’: Tauranga dance crew’s world bid

11 Apr 02:00 AM

The Space Pro Team will debut a new, fun routine at the WDCC in Auckland.

The Country: Niwa's Chris Brandolino on the MetService merger
New Zealand

The Country: Niwa's Chris Brandolino on the MetService merger

11 Apr 01:35 AM

Chris Brandolino, Nathan Guy, Barry Soper, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe.

'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaign
New Zealand

'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaign

11 Apr 01:16 AM

Surf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.

NZME celebrates more than 130 nominations at media, radio and podcast awards
New Zealand

NZME celebrates more than 130 nominations at media, radio and podcast awards

11 Apr 12:48 AM

Finalists are 'testament to the exceptional talent across our business', says CEO.

'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisis
New Zealand

'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisis

11 Apr 12:29 AM

Police Minister Mark Mitchell plans to visit Northland for further discussions.

Flaxmere welcomes new supermarket after year-long wait
New Zealand

Flaxmere welcomes new supermarket after year-long wait

11 Apr 12:00 AM

Flaxmere's new supermarket opens tomorrow at the Flaxmere Village Centre.

‘Unfair’: Mount businesses struggle with proposed street dining fees
New Zealand

‘Unfair’: Mount businesses struggle with proposed street dining fees

11 Apr 12:00 AM

Businesses say the plan is 'flawed' and 'bizarre' at a time when eateries are hard-hit.

Flaxmere supermarket set to open on Saturday
New Zealand

Flaxmere supermarket set to open on Saturday

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Deer farmer Cam Nelson wins Southland farm environment award
New Zealand

Deer farmer Cam Nelson wins Southland farm environment award

10 Apr 11:54 PM

Superior livestock performance and a commitment to biodiversity helped Cam Nelson win.

'Have a good life': Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer
New Zealand|crime

'Have a good life': Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer

10 Apr 11:37 PM

Murdered woman's family and supporters turn out in force for Napier court sentencing.

Armed police incident: Charges after police station windows smashed
New Zealand

Armed police incident: Charges after police station windows smashed

10 Apr 11:10 PM

Police allege a pickaxe was found nearby; the suspect is due in court today.

Andre Heimgartner eyes repeat victory at Taupō Supercars round
Motorsport

Andre Heimgartner eyes repeat victory at Taupō Supercars round

10 Apr 11:04 PM

Five Kiwis, including Heimgartner, are racing on home soil this weekend.

Feijoas and the global snub: why the world just doesn’t get it
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Feijoas and the global snub: why the world just doesn’t get it

10 Apr 11:00 PM

Why haven't feijoas gone global like kiwifruit? A look at NZ's favourite fruit obsession.

'A game-changer': New mental health facility opens in Whangārei
New Zealand

'A game-changer': New mental health facility opens in Whangārei

10 Apr 10:45 PM

Manaia House in Whangārei cost $21.6m and has 75 consultation rooms.

Peter Burling parts ways with Team NZ
America's Cup

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10 Apr 10:40 PM

Burling was at the helm for the past three America's Cup wins.

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New Zealand

Who will pay for a 100,000-hectare problem?

10 Apr 10:23 PM

Some think the plan could cost up to $1 billion, prompting calls for government support.

Insanity plea: Triple killing case in Rotorua heads to trial
New Zealand

Insanity plea: Triple killing case in Rotorua heads to trial

10 Apr 09:07 PM

The accused, Justin Jeffries, is pleading insanity to three murder charges.

‘His heart belonged to Rotorua’: Paediatrician Dr Johan Morreau remembered
New Zealand

‘His heart belonged to Rotorua’: Paediatrician Dr Johan Morreau remembered

10 Apr 08:56 PM

Doctor was leading advocate for investing in children's health and a dedicated family man.

Homeless summit in Tauranga to tackle housing crisis
New Zealand

Homeless summit in Tauranga to tackle housing crisis

10 Apr 08:00 PM

About 4000 people in Tauranga experience some form of homelessness.

'Life of darkness': Stepfather's 20 year sentence for 15 years of abuse
Crime

'Life of darkness': Stepfather's 20 year sentence for 15 years of abuse

10 Apr 08:00 PM

The victims have suffered self-doubt, PTSD, fear, distrust and shame.

'Bizarre binary cult': David Seymour wishes he was born 20 years earlier to tackle Treaty
Politics

'Bizarre binary cult': David Seymour wishes he was born 20 years earlier to tackle Treaty

10 Apr 07:30 PM

The Act leader's Treaty Principles Bill was 'annihilated' yesterday.

SH1 reopens after fatal two-vehicle crash near Tirau
New Zealand

SH1 reopens after fatal two-vehicle crash near Tirau

10 Apr 06:58 PM

A crash on SH1 near Tirau claimed one life overnight.

'Thankful I’m still here’: Student who lost leg to cancer leads fundraiser walk
New Zealand

'Thankful I’m still here’: Student who lost leg to cancer leads fundraiser walk

10 Apr 06:05 PM

Students and staff walked over 2500km around a 500-metre track for the cause.

'Felt very honoured': EIT valedictorian's journey from chef to nurse
New Zealand

'Felt very honoured': EIT valedictorian's journey from chef to nurse

10 Apr 06:00 PM

Kayla Hughes is graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing and as one of two valedictorians.

On the Up: Waikato music and sports stars share how they stay positive
New Zealand

On the Up: Waikato music and sports stars share how they stay positive

10 Apr 05:05 PM

Music legend Neil Finn and other celebrities share their thoughts.

'Cool experiences': How one organisation transforms young lives
New Zealand

'Cool experiences': How one organisation transforms young lives

10 Apr 05:00 PM

The charity, formed in 2002, supports more than 500 people annually.

Killed over a T-shirt: Gang member to be sentenced for hammer murder of teen
New Zealand

Killed over a T-shirt: Gang member to be sentenced for hammer murder of teen

10 Apr 05:00 PM

Heremaia killed the 18-year-old with two hammer blows to the head in 2022

‘Out on the bones of their a***’: Volunteer firefighters demand better ACC cover
New Zealand

‘Out on the bones of their a***’: Volunteer firefighters demand better ACC cover

10 Apr 05:00 PM

The volunteers currently lack coverage due to their non-taxable status.

How this teacher aide is helping a small rural school thrive
New Zealand

How this teacher aide is helping a small rural school thrive

10 Apr 05:00 PM

Ashley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.

On The Up - Auckland private school buys multimillion-dollar waterfront farm
New Zealand

On The Up - Auckland private school buys multimillion-dollar waterfront farm

10 Apr 06:10 AM

Saint Kentigern students will grow food and study ecosystems on the land.

NRL or All Blacks? Manu shaky on French future, leaves both codes on alert – report
Rugby

NRL or All Blacks? Manu shaky on French future, leaves both codes on alert – report

10 Apr 06:03 AM

Manu has previously outlined his interest in wanting to represent the All Blacks.

Three stretches of Far North state highway may keep lower speed limits
New Zealand

Three stretches of Far North state highway may keep lower speed limits

10 Apr 06:00 AM

Stick or raise - Far North folk asked if lowered state highway limits should go up again

Paid Grindr meet-up with teen in public toilet reported when relationship ended
New Zealand|crime

Paid Grindr meet-up with teen in public toilet reported when relationship ended

10 Apr 06:00 AM

The man, in his mid-20s, started a relationship with the teen after their first encounter.

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