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Boy seen struggling in harbour rescued by vehicle ferry skipper
New Zealand

Boy seen struggling in harbour rescued by vehicle ferry skipper

17 Jan 04:00 PM

Boysie-James Siosiua was pulled from the harbour after trying to retrieve a basketball.

The golf club where youth and community are the focus
New Zealand

The golf club where youth and community are the focus

17 Jan 04:00 PM

It’s been a labour of love building the course to what it is today.

From MP to wellness guru: Anna Lorck’s radical new life
Lifestyle

From MP to wellness guru: Anna Lorck’s radical new life

17 Jan 04:00 PM

Lorck says her new life is a "contrast from the life that I was leading”.

Organic beef farm sees biodiversity flourish
New Zealand

Organic beef farm sees biodiversity flourish

17 Jan 04:00 PM

Hamish Browne and Robyn Budd are now in their eighth year of farm ownership.

Patient had assisted death in farm paddock after rest home rejection
New Zealand

Patient had assisted death in farm paddock after rest home rejection

17 Jan 04:00 PM

Rest homes and other facilities may be required to allow assisted dying.

‘You are not alone’: Teenage troubles on the rise; support agency works with record numbers
New Zealand

‘You are not alone’: Teenage troubles on the rise; support agency works with record numbers

17 Jan 04:00 PM

SUPP helped a record number of teens with substance and mental health issues.

Parents' fight for 'justice' after daughter dies in crash
New Zealand

Parents' fight for 'justice' after daughter dies in crash

Vaishali McNeill, 15, died in a 2023 head-on crash with a truck. Parents Sarb Mann and David McNeill want harsher penalties for impaired drivers. Video / Andrew Warner, Supplied

Why Marsden Estate’s winemaking achievements will continue following sale
New Zealand

Why Marsden Estate’s winemaking achievements will continue following sale

17 Jan 04:00 PM

Marsden Estate owners Rod and Cindy MacIvor reflect on vineyard sale.

Opinion: Tweed, shrimp cocktails and steamy nights
New Zealand

Opinion: Tweed, shrimp cocktails and steamy nights

17 Jan 03:59 PM

Opinion: There had never been so many tweed sports coats in one place at one time.

Bullied prisoner slashes another inmate's face with razor from eye to chin
New Zealand|crime

Bullied prisoner slashes another inmate's face with razor from eye to chin

17 Jan 07:00 AM

Reihana Cooper tied makeshift weapons to his hands before the attack.

Five hospitalised as crash closes SH2 near Waihī
New Zealand

Five hospitalised as crash closes SH2 near Waihī

17 Jan 06:38 AM

St John sent five ambulances and two helicopters.

‘I can do whatever I want’: Shoplifter threatens to rape staffer during theft
New Zealand|crime

‘I can do whatever I want’: Shoplifter threatens to rape staffer during theft

17 Jan 04:11 AM

The 44-year-old smelled strongly of alcohol and had slurred speech.

Gisborne ophthalmologist moves to Christchurch after 17 years
New Zealand

Gisborne ophthalmologist moves to Christchurch after 17 years

17 Jan 04:00 AM

Graham Wilson to make monthly Gisborne visits; praises local eye team as 'great'.

'Eagle-eyed' CCTV watchers in two cities help cops catch wanted youths
New Zealand

'Eagle-eyed' CCTV watchers in two cities help cops catch wanted youths

17 Jan 03:51 AM

Police and councils co-ordinate to track vehicles fleeing crime scenes.

Watch: Beggar with alleged scam ‘I’m pregnant’ back story is confronted in carpark
New Zealand

Watch: Beggar with alleged scam ‘I’m pregnant’ back story is confronted in carpark

17 Jan 03:33 AM

A beggar who allegedly scammed locals across the North Island has been roughed up.

Baby sharks found in Far North rock pools after strong tides
New Zealand

Baby sharks found in Far North rock pools after strong tides

17 Jan 03:00 AM

Baby sharks have been spotted in rock pools near Ahipara, drawing local interest.

Toxic algae warnings for Southland rivers
New Zealand

Toxic algae warnings for Southland rivers

17 Jan 02:55 AM

Three warnings in place for Southland.

Unity and resilience: What to expect at Waitangi Day commemorations in Clive
New Zealand

Unity and resilience: What to expect at Waitangi Day commemorations in Clive

17 Jan 02:43 AM

Waitangi Day at Clive's Farndon Park focuses on moving forward.

Faded photo drums up $2.9m for classic Kiwi bach
Property

Faded photo drums up $2.9m for classic Kiwi bach

17 Jan 02:20 AM

Buyers loved the retro vibe of Matarangi beach house, says agent.

How Waikato farmers are balancing growth with rising costs
New Zealand

How Waikato farmers are balancing growth with rising costs

17 Jan 02:00 AM

Feds' Matthew Zonderop said the region had enjoyed near perfect conditions this season.

Waihī Refuse Station targeted in ‘senseless vandalism attack’
New Zealand

Waihī Refuse Station targeted in ‘senseless vandalism attack’

17 Jan 01:53 AM

Hauraki District Council reports act of 'senseless vandalism'.

New Zealand Rural Games preview on The Country
New Zealand

New Zealand Rural Games preview on The Country

17 Jan 01:00 AM

Tristan Meyers, Steve Hollander, Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, Rachel Shearer, Jason Pine.

Busy day for Eastland Port operations
New Zealand

Busy day for Eastland Port operations

17 Jan 12:42 AM

The Bay was alive with shipping yesterday with four log ships here and two cruise boats.

Delays on SH12 Northland after Taheke truck crash
New Zealand

Delays on SH12 Northland after Taheke truck crash

Motorists are experiencing delays after a truck rolled between Kaikohe and Waima about 11am today. Video / Miria Henry

Stay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha
New Zealand

Stay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha

16 Jan 11:56 PM

'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'

Impressive air and ground display at Classic Flyers Aero Day
New Zealand

Impressive air and ground display at Classic Flyers Aero Day

16 Jan 11:37 PM

The Classic Flyers Aero Day promises to be action packed this weekend.

Road now open after truck blocked SH12 near Taheke
New Zealand

Road now open after truck blocked SH12 near Taheke

16 Jan 11:16 PM

The crash was just west of Puha Rd near Taheke.

Watch: Auckland teen lands monster 52kg tuna on jetski
New Zealand

Watch: Auckland teen lands monster 52kg tuna on jetski

16 Jan 11:00 PM

The jetski tilted on the ride home due to the fish's weight.

The multi-million dollar mountain of wood removed from Gisborne waterways and beaches
New Zealand

The multi-million dollar mountain of wood removed from Gisborne waterways and beaches

16 Jan 10:58 PM

330,301 cubic metres of wood was removed from beaches and river catchments in 2024.

SH29 at Lower Kaimāī reopens after serious crash injures three
New Zealand

SH29 at Lower Kaimāī reopens after serious crash injures three

16 Jan 10:26 PM

One person was critically injured.

China set to post sluggish growth as doldrums deepen
Business

China set to post sluggish growth as doldrums deepen

16 Jan 09:59 PM

Sluggish local demand and gathering storm clouds over the country’s trade outlook.

‘Tea and a chat’: Residents invited to post-Treaty settlement sessions
Kahu

‘Tea and a chat’: Residents invited to post-Treaty settlement sessions

16 Jan 09:45 PM

Feedback is being collected to aid decisions at the February 13 council meeting.

Whangārei’s Lani Daniels to defend world boxing title in April
New Zealand

Whangārei’s Lani Daniels to defend world boxing title in April

16 Jan 09:43 PM

Daniels heading for rematch with tough Tongan.

Thousands of homes planned for Hawke’s Bay, but there’s no extra water
New Zealand

Thousands of homes planned for Hawke’s Bay, but there’s no extra water

16 Jan 09:42 PM

'They won’t increase it as our population grows, so we all need to get better.'

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