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New Zealand

Duck hunter allegedly shoots down drone flown by animal rights activist in Canterbury

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The pilot has described the incident and defended his flying of the drone.

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How a racing revival is drawing crowds back to Arawa Park

04 May 02:00 AM

Rotorua Racing hopes to build on recent successes including boosted turnout and turnover.

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People evacuated after electric truck catches fire

04 May 12:38 AM

The electric truck fire happened at Bethlehem Town Centre, causing clouds of smoke.

'Senseless violence': Two people injured after shooting in Gisborne
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'Senseless violence': Two people injured after shooting in Gisborne

04 May 12:10 AM

Four people have been arrested and charged after a police pursuit.

Police make two arrests over aggravated robbery in Northland
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Police make two arrests over aggravated robbery in Northland

03 May 11:36 PM

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Taradale, Old Boys Marist remain unbeaten in Hawke's Bay club rugby
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Taradale, Old Boys Marist remain unbeaten in Hawke's Bay club rugby

03 May 11:31 PM

Taradale and Old Boys Marist are rivals of the ages. Who'll win the Nash Cup this year ?

Water regulator reviews Kāeo compliance nearly 10 years into boil notice
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Water regulator reviews Kāeo compliance nearly 10 years into boil notice

03 May 11:00 PM

Lifting Kāeo's boil notice requires expensive equipment, costing thousands of dollars.

'Focus on the basics': Whanganui Mayor pushes back on truancy appeal
New Zealand

'Focus on the basics': Whanganui Mayor pushes back on truancy appeal

03 May 10:26 PM

Andrew Tripe says there's a firm directive to councils to focus on the basics.

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Basketball

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03 May 06:00 PM

Her involvement highlights increasing momentum for women's sports in NZ.

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Vege tips: Anyone for lettuce soup?

03 May 06:00 PM

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'Absolutely crazy': Locals fume at state highway speed change

03 May 05:03 PM

NZTA will revert the limit to 100km/h by July 1 after public consultation.

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What sets farm dogs apart from the ‘average pooch’

03 May 05:00 PM

Herding dogs, such as border collies and German shepherds, have unique behaviours.

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New Zealand

Company's switch to rail transport 'another positive forestry story'

03 May 05:00 PM

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Duck hunting in 1946: Ammo shortage causes tension
New Zealand

Duck hunting in 1946: Ammo shortage causes tension

03 May 05:00 PM

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Sullivan scores four as Hurricanes topple Chiefs in big win

03 May 09:26 AM

All the action as the Hurricanes host the Chiefs in Wellington.

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7000 tackle Rotorua Marathon

03 May 05:00 AM

The year’s event had a new finish line in the heart of Rotorua.

Artificial reef project aims to revive Tauranga's marine life
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Artificial reef project aims to revive Tauranga's marine life

03 May 04:00 AM

Nine reefs, named Peara, are 13m deep and support marine biodiversity.

Meet Jasleen: Pioneering police officer bridging cultural gaps
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Meet Jasleen: Pioneering police officer bridging cultural gaps

03 May 02:00 AM

Constable hopes to inspire other Indian females to join the police force.

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'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main street

02 May 11:53 PM

Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki

Warning of poisonous shellfish in Western Firth of Thames
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Warning of poisonous shellfish in Western Firth of Thames

02 May 11:23 PM

Routine tests on shellfish from Waimangu Point have shown unsafe levels of toxins.

'Our children need help': Principals back Kirwan's mental health initiative
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'Our children need help': Principals back Kirwan's mental health initiative

02 May 11:00 PM

The former All Black aims to reach 600 schools with Mitey this year.

How three generations of women saved a Kiwi fashion legacy
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02 May 09:00 PM

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'A great idea' Experts back new school finance curriculum
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'A great idea' Experts back new school finance curriculum

02 May 07:48 PM

Financial literacy will be taught in NZ schools from next year.

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It was thought there was no surviving footage of a movie about Hastings – then I got a call

02 May 06:00 PM

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Hastings breast cancer survivor hosts Pink Ribbon Breakfast to support vital charity
New Zealand

Hastings breast cancer survivor hosts Pink Ribbon Breakfast to support vital charity

02 May 06:00 PM

The event raises funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

'Really awkward': Homeschool student denied medal two years in a row
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'Really awkward': Homeschool student denied medal two years in a row

02 May 05:11 PM

A homeschool student had medals taken away and given to athletes placed below them

Another councillor announces mayoralty bid
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Another councillor announces mayoralty bid

02 May 05:00 PM

He joins Josh Chandulal-Mackay and incumbent Andrew Tripe in the race.

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Methane emissions: Promising results in GM ryegrass trial

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Scientists working on HME ryegrass programme encouraged by the results from the trial.

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Supermarket, petrol station, showing interest in Whangārei site

02 May 05:00 PM

As Springs Flat project moves ahead, hapū have raised cultural and environmental concerns.

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New Zealand

'Not a trivial matter': Lake Tarawera locals push for lower sewerage costs

02 May 05:00 PM

Residents' group has three non-negotiable funding conditions, including a maximum cost.

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On The Up: Travellers' thriving tree business that grew from the back of a van

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25yo mum fights for time with kids after cancer spreads to brain

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Misty Paniora, 25, is battling terminal cancer but wants to see her kids' milestones.

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Crime

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02 May 08:00 AM

Archibald McKenzie's body was found in a Kawakawa car park last month.

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