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‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake Taupō
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‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake Taupō

25 Feb 09:03 PM

Vincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.

‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: 16yo set for voyage to subantarctic islands
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‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: 16yo set for voyage to subantarctic islands

25 Feb 09:00 PM

'They’ll encounter wildlife most people will never see in their lifetime.'

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Comvita optimistic about 2026 despite cutting 67 jobs

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Editorial: How Māori haka is being commodified by global corporations

25 Feb 07:21 PM

Haka is not a corporate exercise or a party trick; it is whakapapa, identity, and history.

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For sale: Alliance Group's former Smithfield plant

25 Feb 06:22 PM

Now-closed Smithfield freezing works site on the market.

Why Te Matatini’s global potential excites the Finance Minister
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Why Te Matatini’s global potential excites the Finance Minister

25 Feb 05:38 PM

Ōpotiki Mai Tawhiti's performance honoured past members, including Ricky Mitai.

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Crime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard

25 Feb 05:00 PM

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Charity’s plan to build its first retiree housing in Hawke’s Bay
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Charity’s plan to build its first retiree housing in Hawke’s Bay

25 Feb 05:00 PM

The plans come amid a council sell-off of units and will provide more housing for retirees

NZ town has been under a boil water notice for nearly a decade, authorities now stepping in
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NZ town has been under a boil water notice for nearly a decade, authorities now stepping in

25 Feb 04:00 PM

Taumata Arowai is working with Wai Care to ensure safe drinking water soon.

‘A full and very positive life’: Funding to begin for life-extending cancer drugs
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‘A full and very positive life’: Funding to begin for life-extending cancer drugs

25 Feb 04:00 PM

Rhys Drayson passed his given life expectancy after taking the drugs in a clinical trial.

‘Breakthrough for eruption forecasting’: NZ scientists' AI tool could help predict future blows
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‘Breakthrough for eruption forecasting’: NZ scientists' AI tool could help predict future blows

25 Feb 04:00 PM

Could scientists one day forecast volcanic eruptions before they happen? 

New citizen’s arrest powers to be announced amid rise in retail theft
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New citizen’s arrest powers to be announced amid rise in retail theft

25 Feb 04:00 PM

The Government is expected to announce the new powers later today.

'Best days of my life': NZ Forest Products Ltd workers reunite for last time
New Zealand

'Best days of my life': NZ Forest Products Ltd workers reunite for last time

25 Feb 03:30 PM

More than 260 people travelled from across New Zealand and Australia to Tokoroa.

New online home for the Gisborne Herald
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New online home for the Gisborne Herald

25 Feb 05:00 AM

The old Gisborne Herald website will end this week, making way for a new page.

One person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Hamilton
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One person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Hamilton

25 Feb 04:34 AM

The crash happened on Abbotsford and Victoria Sts in Hamilton about 4.35pm today.

‘Things can turn quickly’: Northland blaze expected to be out by this afternoon
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‘Things can turn quickly’: Northland blaze expected to be out by this afternoon

25 Feb 03:29 AM

The cause of the 2ha fire is still under investigation.

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New twist in Nia Glassie case: ‘I told yous from the start I was innocent’

25 Feb 03:11 AM

Second Curtis brother convicted of 3yo's murder makes first Parole Board appearance.

'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surprise
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'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surprise

25 Feb 02:30 AM

Meikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.

‘Effectively a riot’: Intoxicated group causes havoc after national rowing champs
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‘Effectively a riot’: Intoxicated group causes havoc after national rowing champs

25 Feb 02:28 AM

Around 500 intoxicated people flooded the town, police say.

'What a load of BS': Councillor clashes with mayoral hopeful, makes jibe about European holiday
New Zealand

'What a load of BS': Councillor clashes with mayoral hopeful, makes jibe about European holiday

25 Feb 02:12 AM

Hastings man running for mayor has brushed off a jibe from one of his fellow councillors.

Trial turns leftover forestry wood into roads for logging trucks
New Zealand

Trial turns leftover forestry wood into roads for logging trucks

25 Feb 02:00 AM

A Hawke’s Bay trial to convert woody debris into forestry roads is showing promise.

Waikato farmer cautiously optimistic about visa rule changes
New Zealand

Waikato farmer cautiously optimistic about visa rule changes

25 Feb 02:00 AM

“It’s not a game-changer, but is going in the right direction."

Winch rescue: Patient airlifted in the nick of time from fishing vessel near Spirits Bay
New Zealand

Winch rescue: Patient airlifted in the nick of time from fishing vessel near Spirits Bay

25 Feb 02:00 AM

It was the Northland Rescue Helicopter's 163rd mission so far this year.

Former Hawke’s Bay Today editor Andrew Austin dies
New Zealand

Former Hawke’s Bay Today editor Andrew Austin dies

25 Feb 01:54 AM

'Ink in his veins': Dedicated newsman to be farewelled in Hastings.

‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first Ironman
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‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first Ironman

25 Feb 01:00 AM

He's training with All Blacks Performance Coach Nic Gill for the event.

Arrests made after burglary accused walk past police station
New Zealand|crime

Arrests made after burglary accused walk past police station

25 Feb 12:58 AM

In total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.

The Country: Are we better off in a world without cows?
New Zealand

The Country: Are we better off in a world without cows?

25 Feb 12:44 AM

Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Dr Vaughn Holder, and Phil Duncan.

‘Stupendous amount’: $7.3b cost halts refinery reopening talks
New Zealand

‘Stupendous amount’: $7.3b cost halts refinery reopening talks

25 Feb 12:00 AM

Instead of a new refinery, Shane Jones is pushing for a Marsden Point energy precinct.

Three-year-old dies following driveway accident in Northland
New Zealand

Three-year-old dies following driveway accident in Northland

24 Feb 11:21 PM

Police say they are speaking with the family to investigate what occurred.

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Yamaha buys Tauranga’s Robotics Plus, unveils big plans
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Yamaha buys Tauranga’s Robotics Plus, unveils big plans

24 Feb 11:06 PM

Another tech firm sold offshore, but new owners says it'll add to its 130 staff.

‘A really precious thing’: New owners rally for Rotorua Supper Club
New Zealand

‘A really precious thing’: New owners rally for Rotorua Supper Club

24 Feb 11:00 PM

The Supper Club event supports two Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.

'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list'
New Zealand

'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list'

24 Feb 10:35 PM

'Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'

Arrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksite
New Zealand

Arrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksite

24 Feb 10:01 PM

It comes as an iwi group makes a last-minute legal move to stop the works.

Road rage incident leaves person seriously hurt in Whangārei
New Zealand

Road rage incident leaves person seriously hurt in Whangārei

24 Feb 09:59 PM

Police seek footage of vehicles involved, urging public assistance.

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