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'Anything that can go wrong will': Two Irish pubs in liquidation owe more than $500k each

27 Feb 07:48 PM

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Three-car crash on SH29, several injured
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Three-car crash on SH29, several injured

27 Feb 06:52 PM

A crash is reportedly blocking traffic on SH29, near Tauriko.

Hauraki Plains College receives second threat, school closed today
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Hauraki Plains College receives second threat, school closed today

27 Feb 06:49 PM

The first threat came yesterday morning. Last night, there was another one.

Honouring Mason's legacy: Taking on a 50cc scooter ride from Napier to Wellington for a departed mate
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Honouring Mason's legacy: Taking on a 50cc scooter ride from Napier to Wellington for a departed mate

27 Feb 05:43 PM

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Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthday
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Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthday

Helen Clark with her father George Clark at home in Waihī Beach ahead of his 103rd birthday. Video / Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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'Phenomenal': Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthday

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Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says her dad has a 'great determination to live'.

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1995 to 2025: Best friends and co-owners of Hamilton's Rocket Coffee earn spot in global list
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1995 to 2025: Best friends and co-owners of Hamilton's Rocket Coffee earn spot in global list

27 Feb 05:00 PM

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Award boosts cycling-mad city’s major event prowess
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Award boosts cycling-mad city’s major event prowess

27 Feb 04:30 PM

BMX Rotorua has put the city on the BMX world map.

‘Remembering and honouring’: Kapa haka pays tribute to Māori Battalion
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‘Remembering and honouring’: Kapa haka pays tribute to Māori Battalion

27 Feb 04:22 PM

Te Taumata o Apanui featured stars like Rob Ruha and Ria Hall.

From one council role to another: ‘Now I get to do the action stuff’
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From one council role to another: ‘Now I get to do the action stuff’

27 Feb 04:00 PM

Tony Robinson resigns, no byelection as less than a year left in the term.

From protest to partnership: Pākaitore legacy 30 years on
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From protest to partnership: Pākaitore legacy 30 years on

27 Feb 04:00 PM

Friday, February 28, marks the 30th anniversary since Whanganui Māori made their stand.

Breeding the 'Wagyu of the lamb world'
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‘Thuds’ from man's punches as he attacked ex-partner heard by golfer 50m away

27 Feb 07:00 AM

A man was playing golf when he heard screaming; he looked up and saw a woman being beaten.

Murdered girl’s mother has died but her fight with killer over his $15k compo continues
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Murdered girl’s mother has died but her fight with killer over his $15k compo continues

27 Feb 06:47 AM

Sam Te Hei was one of two men who murdered Colleen Burrows in 1987.

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‘A champion bloke’: Melbourne Cup-winning Kiwi trainer dies

27 Feb 06:05 AM

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‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protesters
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‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protesters

27 Feb 05:17 AM

The protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.

Gisborne market leads with 32% cheaper produce than supermarkets
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Gisborne market leads with 32% cheaper produce than supermarkets

27 Feb 04:00 AM

Gisborne's Farmers' Market celebrated its 19th birthday last weekend.

Department of Conservation team responds to stranded whale entaglement
New Zealand

Department of Conservation team responds to stranded whale entaglement

A Department of Conservation team responded to a report of an entangled Arnoux’s beaked whale in oyster farm infrastructure in Whangaroa Harbour. Video / Department of Conservation

Search under way for whale freed from Far North oyster lines
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Search under way for whale freed from Far North oyster lines

27 Feb 03:00 AM

A whale freed itself from lines at a Far North oyster farm yesterday.

‘Undervalued’ social workers strike: ‘Who’s going to look after the kids?’
New Zealand

‘Undervalued’ social workers strike: ‘Who’s going to look after the kids?’

27 Feb 02:43 AM

Seven week-strike planned after union says Oranga Tamariki offered members 0% pay rise.

Threat made to Hauraki Plains College, young person questioned by police
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Threat made to Hauraki Plains College, young person questioned by police

27 Feb 02:22 AM

Police say there’s no ongoing concern, and they’re not seeking anyone else.

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Government-backed export initiative signed to grow Kiwi food exports

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Pilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coast

27 Feb 01:48 AM

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14-year-old boy critically injured after alleged assault in Taradale

27 Feb 01:47 AM

The boy remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition after a fight in Taradale.

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Electrocuted orchard worker warned of power lines moments before his death

27 Feb 01:30 AM

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East Cape hit by magnitude 4.6 earthquake, felt by residents
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East Cape hit by magnitude 4.6 earthquake, felt by residents

27 Feb 01:20 AM

The earthquake was situated 40km northwest of Te Araroa.

$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall
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27 Feb 12:59 AM

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‘Desperate conditions’: Drought crisis hits Taranaki farmers
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‘Desperate conditions’: Drought crisis hits Taranaki farmers

27 Feb 12:42 AM

The Government is providing $30,000 to rural support groups in Taranaki.

Hastings Civic Square revamp to cost close to $1m
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Hastings Civic Square revamp to cost close to $1m

27 Feb 12:30 AM

New pavers will feature designs by tribal artists, celebrating Hastings' diversity.

Whangārei suburb on edge as police and ambulances flood Onerahi streets
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Whangārei suburb on edge as police and ambulances flood Onerahi streets

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Cash flow! Powerball player wins $10.5m
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27 Feb 12:16 AM

The ticket was sold at Paper Plus Waihī & Toyworld.

Plane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigation
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Plane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigation

26 Feb 11:22 PM

A person trapped in the plane was rescued using special equipment.

'Ballsy' move paying off as interest in NZ's first meatball festival just keeps rolling
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'Ballsy' move paying off as interest in NZ's first meatball festival just keeps rolling

26 Feb 10:32 PM

'Hastings has always had a reputation for being a bit ballsy. That’s how we roll.'

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