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Plane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigation
New Zealand

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
New Zealand

'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.'

Whangārei house fire leaves one person in critical condition
New Zealand

Whangārei house fire leaves one person in critical condition

26 Feb 10:17 PM

The fire on Kahiwi St in Raumanga started just after 8pm on Wednesday night.

Sewerage scheme funding ‘feels like an open chequebook’ - former Fonterra chairman
New Zealand

Sewerage scheme funding ‘feels like an open chequebook’ - former Fonterra chairman

26 Feb 10:00 PM

The Tarawera Reticulation Scheme could cost residents $38,000 to $41,700.

'Onwards and upwards': Wildlife sanctuary out of the woods for now
New Zealand

'Onwards and upwards': Wildlife sanctuary out of the woods for now

26 Feb 09:59 PM

In June, SMM said it was struggling financially and could be forced to close.

Govt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to Kiwis
Politics

Govt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to Kiwis

26 Feb 09:45 PM

Halving approval times could have a massive economic benefit.

Homicide probe: Man found dead on doorstep
New Zealand

Homicide probe: Man found dead on doorstep

26 Feb 09:29 PM

Police urge anyone with information to call 105.

Firefighters with wrong gear burned by sulphuric acid - report
New Zealand

Firefighters with wrong gear burned by sulphuric acid - report

26 Feb 09:09 PM

Two firefighters wearing incorrect safety gear suffered burns.

‘Benefit us all’: ‘Historic’ partnership deal signed
Kahu

‘Benefit us all’: ‘Historic’ partnership deal signed

26 Feb 09:04 PM

Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust and Ruapehu District Council have signed a confidential agreement.

Woman arrested after fleeing crash that left cyclist with serious injuries
New Zealand

Woman arrested after fleeing crash that left cyclist with serious injuries

26 Feb 08:44 PM

Charges are being considered, police say.

Ngāti Ranginui thrill audience with performance
New Zealand

Ngāti Ranginui thrill audience with performance

26 Feb 08:23 PM

'Something special happened when Ngāti Ranginui came on stage.'

Shopper trespassed from New World supermarket after taking photos of blocked fire exit
New Zealand

Shopper trespassed from New World supermarket after taking photos of blocked fire exit

26 Feb 08:08 PM

'I was followed through the store ... before they trespassed me at the checkout.'

McMillan leaving Chiefs for Munster
Super Rugby

McMillan leaving Chiefs for Munster

26 Feb 08:04 PM

Clayton McMillan will depart as Chiefs coach at the end of the current Super Rugby season.

Kiwis star offered monster $14m NRL deal
NRL

Kiwis star offered monster $14m NRL deal

26 Feb 07:52 PM

Two rivals are reportedly trying to tempt Dylan Brown away from the Parramatta Eels.

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Warriors

Watch: On board with 300 Warriors fans flying to Las Vegas

26 Feb 07:33 PM

Shaun Johnson helped serve dinner on the flight, surprising fans.

Marine precinct sale could cause ‘irreversible harm’, court told
New Zealand

Marine precinct sale could cause ‘irreversible harm’, court told

26 Feb 05:24 PM

Tauranga City Council says it is not obliged to provide facilities for working boats.

‘Culture first’: How kapa haka is transforming trade negotiations
Kahu

‘Culture first’: How kapa haka is transforming trade negotiations

26 Feb 05:06 PM

Carl Ross believes kapa haka is an economic and diplomatic tool for NZ.

Fundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter pad
New Zealand

Fundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter pad

26 Feb 05:00 PM

Hokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade

 Weber Bros Circus coming to Kerikeri and Kaitāia
New Zealand

Weber Bros Circus coming to Kerikeri and Kaitāia

26 Feb 05:00 PM

Two Far North towns to host animal-free performances in March.

News in brief from the Far North - NZer of year finalists, house falls off truck, caulerpa funds
New Zealand

News in brief from the Far North - NZer of year finalists, house falls off truck, caulerpa funds

26 Feb 05:00 PM

News snippets from the Far North.

150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 years
New Zealand

150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 years

26 Feb 05:00 PM

Kaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school

Kaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in place
New Zealand

Kaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in place

26 Feb 05:00 PM

Bridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.

‘Emotionally draining’: The burial mishap that left a family heartbroken
New Zealand

‘Emotionally draining’: The burial mishap that left a family heartbroken

26 Feb 05:00 PM

The family faced turmoil when told the plot was single, not double.

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New Zealand

'Huge impact': The farmer surrounded by pines on every side

26 Feb 05:00 PM

'The pine trees are taking over - there is not much farmland left.'

‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on Taranaki
Kahu

‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on Taranaki

26 Feb 04:58 PM

More than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.

'He's a legend': Cyclist, 70, takes on NZ for ADHD awareness
New Zealand

'He's a legend': Cyclist, 70, takes on NZ for ADHD awareness

26 Feb 04:30 PM

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‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashion
Business

‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashion

26 Feb 04:00 PM

Kiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.

'Came from left field': Racing ban shocks greyhound trainers
New Zealand

'Came from left field': Racing ban shocks greyhound trainers

26 Feb 04:00 PM

The greyhound industry reacts to the proposed racing ban.

MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
New Zealand

MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill

26 Feb 04:00 PM

The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.

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New Zealand

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26 Feb 08:20 AM

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One person trapped after aircraft crash at Tauranga, emergency services rush to scene
New Zealand

One person trapped after aircraft crash at Tauranga, emergency services rush to scene

26 Feb 08:00 AM

One person is trapped in a light aircraft following a crash at Tauranga Airport.

'Long duration event': Waipoua Forest fire grows to 70ha, evacuations underway
New Zealand

'Long duration event': Waipoua Forest fire grows to 70ha, evacuations underway

26 Feb 06:29 AM

Police are assisting with evacuating dwellings in the Waipoua River Rd area.

Police name ‘beloved’ 3yo boy who died in Northland driveway accident
New Zealand

Police name ‘beloved’ 3yo boy who died in Northland driveway accident

26 Feb 05:53 AM

Emergency services were called to the scene about 1.40pm on Sunday.

Why Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowds
Kahu

Why Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowds

26 Feb 05:37 AM

All tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.

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