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Skills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in Whangārei

27 Mar 03:09 AM

Mount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.

'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglary
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'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglary

27 Mar 01:48 AM

A 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.

One injured in roundabout crash
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One injured in roundabout crash

27 Mar 01:42 AM

A person with moderate injuries was taken to Whanganui Hospital.

Man charged with murder after Kawerau death
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Man charged with murder after Kawerau death

27 Mar 01:33 AM

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Concept plans for proposed $5.5m Waka Hub in Napier

27 Mar 01:21 AM

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Why Tauranga’s water service delivery options have sparked debate
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Why Tauranga’s water service delivery options have sparked debate

27 Mar 12:17 AM

Council discusses ministerial influence on Tauranga's Local Waters Done Well planning.

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'Kaikohe is where it's at': Community cheers new library project

27 Mar 12:00 AM

Kaikohe's new library project has been approved, with completion aimed for next year.

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SH5 reopens after vehicle, vegetation fire

26 Mar 11:39 PM

Emergency services arrived about 11.20am.

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Stomped, punched and kicked: Man sentenced for brutal assault on dog

26 Mar 11:37 PM

Bubby suffered a fractured metacarpal bone from the abuse.

Hastings CBD railway plan: Business says it's time to bring cars back
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Hastings CBD railway plan: Business says it's time to bring cars back

26 Mar 11:25 PM

The total cost of the project will be $3.45m, with $2.8m paid by the council.

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‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured players

26 Mar 11:19 PM

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Man charged after alleged break-in at Murupara police station
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Man charged after alleged break-in at Murupara police station

26 Mar 11:00 PM

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Council cautioned against Māori ward bias
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Council cautioned against Māori ward bias

26 Mar 10:47 PM

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Chemical spill at transfer station near Hastings

26 Mar 10:21 PM

Two people have been treated by ambulance staff for minor ailments.

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26 Mar 10:05 PM

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'Record year' for cherry exports

26 Mar 09:34 PM

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Napier Port welcomes last cruise of summer season – how did it compare to previous years?

26 Mar 09:33 PM

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Contact to appeal $230m Southland wind farm denial

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26 Mar 09:06 PM

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Two men face kidnapping charges after rural shooting incident

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Central Hawke's Bay athlete into world's top 50 after three national titles in a fortnight

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Napier electorate could expand into East Coast

26 Mar 08:47 PM

Public comments on the proposed boundaries can be made online.

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Glen Eden Farms wins Greater Wellington farm environment award

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One dead in Marton crash

26 Mar 07:35 PM

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Kerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth

26 Mar 05:00 PM

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Kaitāia MetalFest 4 back for musical mayhem
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Kaitāia MetalFest 4 back for musical mayhem

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26 Mar 05:00 PM

Gareth Mentzer plans to walk over 100km in 24 hours around his Mahora block.

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‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fire

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The historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.

Why Napier City Rovers are eager to build on last season's success
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Why Napier City Rovers are eager to build on last season's success

26 Mar 04:00 PM

It's time for the team of 2025 to write their own chapter in Napier City Rovers history.

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How top 10 performing iwi have grown assets to $8.2b

26 Mar 04:00 PM

Top 10 performing iwi hold about two-thirds of total assets, about $8 billion.

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