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Fighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hours
New Zealand

Fighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hours

15 Jan 04:09 AM

Water testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.

Renewed US trade war threatens China's 'lifeline'
Business

Renewed US trade war threatens China's 'lifeline'

15 Jan 04:06 AM

Exports have historically been a key engine in the world's second-largest economy.

Edgecumbe flood lawsuits may burden ratepayers with $7m cost
New Zealand

Edgecumbe flood lawsuits may burden ratepayers with $7m cost

15 Jan 02:29 AM

Edgecumbe was flooded due to the breach of a Rangitaiki River floodwall in 2017.

Weather, water quality and swells hit Gisborne visitor numbers
New Zealand

Weather, water quality and swells hit Gisborne visitor numbers

15 Jan 02:23 AM

The cooler weather has impacted on visitor and beachgoer numbers in Tairāwhiti.

Police raid Napier home: Loaded gun, drugs, cash and stolen e-scooter found
New Zealand

Police raid Napier home: Loaded gun, drugs, cash and stolen e-scooter found

15 Jan 02:21 AM

Man arrested after firearm, meth, 60 bags of cannabis and stolen e-scooter found.

Growing optimism for the 2025 avocado season
New Zealand

Growing optimism for the 2025 avocado season

15 Jan 02:10 AM

The avocado industry is holding on to hope for a good season in 2025.

Raising the next generation of primary industry leaders
New Zealand

Raising the next generation of primary industry leaders

15 Jan 02:00 AM

HATA has regional hubs throughout NZ with workshops, programmes & resources for teachers.

'Beaver-like dam' sewer blockage fix costs $50,000
New Zealand

'Beaver-like dam' sewer blockage fix costs $50,000

15 Jan 01:58 AM

The 'inexcusable' sewer pipe blockage was located 150m from Stout St down to Oak St.

Large scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blaze
New Zealand

Large scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blaze

15 Jan 01:44 AM

Witnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.

'Don't let it stop you': Professional basketballer's health battle
New Zealand

'Don't let it stop you': Professional basketballer's health battle

15 Jan 01:00 AM

'There are people who care for you and will still want you to succeed.'

‘Miserable weather’: Summer visitors turn away from Splash Planet
New Zealand

‘Miserable weather’: Summer visitors turn away from Splash Planet

15 Jan 12:50 AM

Splash Planet's visitor numbers are so far more than 12,000 down on last summer.

The Country: Rabobank’s Stefan Vogel on the global food supply chain
New Zealand

The Country: Rabobank’s Stefan Vogel on the global food supply chain

15 Jan 12:40 AM

Stefan Vogel, Hunter McGregor, Hamish Goatley.

'So many hearts broken': 14-year-old killed in crash that injured four others
New Zealand

'So many hearts broken': 14-year-old killed in crash that injured four others

14 Jan 11:42 PM

'Words will never truly express the utter sorry and sadness we feel.'

Police seek witnesses after arson near Raglan Airfield
New Zealand

Police seek witnesses after arson near Raglan Airfield

14 Jan 11:38 PM

Police urge anyone with info on Raglan fire to contact them.

New speed shear record set at Te Puna
New Zealand

New speed shear record set at Te Puna

14 Jan 11:30 PM

A new Te Puna Speed Shear record has been set by a shearer in his 20s.

'Opportunities for whānau': Iwi celebrates new affordable homes in Tauranga
New Zealand

'Opportunities for whānau': Iwi celebrates new affordable homes in Tauranga

14 Jan 11:10 PM

Seven new homes blessed in Tauranga, marking a milestone for Ngāti Ranginui.

'It was massive': ‘Monster’ great white shark circles fishing kayaker
New Zealand

'It was massive': ‘Monster’ great white shark circles fishing kayaker

14 Jan 11:08 PM

Oliver Hopwood spotted a dark shape drifting below his kayak early on Sunday morning.

Waikato Hospital escapes: Corrections member resigns, another on final warning
New Zealand

Waikato Hospital escapes: Corrections member resigns, another on final warning

14 Jan 09:55 PM

One staff member quit and one is on final warning after two escapes from Waikato Hospital.

'Relief': Waimea Dam dispute finally ends
New Zealand

'Relief': Waimea Dam dispute finally ends

14 Jan 08:33 PM

Tasman Mayor Tim King said: "It’s been a long and tortuous process to get this far".

Fugitive hands himself in to police in Taupō
New Zealand

Fugitive hands himself in to police in Taupō

14 Jan 06:35 PM

He will be appearing in Taupō District Court this morning.

Waka Ama Nationals 2025: First event without legendary paddler
Kahu

Waka Ama Nationals 2025: First event without legendary paddler

14 Jan 05:34 PM

New teams like Kiwi ki Tai pay tribute to Kiwi Campbell's skills and knowledge.

Innovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lake
New Zealand

Innovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lake

14 Jan 05:00 PM

Top Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.

Top cop leaves the force to tackle issues on the street
New Zealand

Top cop leaves the force to tackle issues on the street

14 Jan 05:00 PM

A cop for 36 years, Sam Aberahama will now run a mental health and wellbeing trust.

'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6k
New Zealand

'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6k

14 Jan 04:05 PM

An inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.

How La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summer
New Zealand

How La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summer

14 Jan 04:03 PM

Despite recent warnings one man is excited about the promise of more sharks in the region.

Study scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staff
New Zealand

Study scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staff

14 Jan 04:00 PM

JR.BM Scholarships to three Northland health workers

‘Distressing’ rescue of young girl after 13yo fell to his death at Hāhei Beach
New Zealand

‘Distressing’ rescue of young girl after 13yo fell to his death at Hāhei Beach

14 Jan 04:00 PM

Two young people scrambled up a cliff path before the boy plunged down the bank.

‘Drinking, arguing, yelling’: Hamilton tenant evicted from retiree village
New Zealand

‘Drinking, arguing, yelling’: Hamilton tenant evicted from retiree village

14 Jan 04:00 PM

Epiha Nathan also parked in the driveway, blocking ambulances, tribunal says.

Humble Northland couple’s community contribution recognised
New Zealand

Humble Northland couple’s community contribution recognised

14 Jan 04:00 PM

John and Lily Coleman recognised for community service.

Celebration of pilot Denis Hartley’s life later this month
New Zealand

Celebration of pilot Denis Hartley’s life later this month

14 Jan 04:00 PM

Pilot was a significant force behind the Eastland rescue helicopter.

'Growing problem': The fast-growing NZ town with no public secondary school
New Zealand

'Growing problem': The fast-growing NZ town with no public secondary school

14 Jan 04:00 PM

A private school will open in February, but residents wonder where the public option is.

‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the run
New Zealand|crime

‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the run

14 Jan 07:00 AM

The 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.

Foul language, threats heard before man’s death sparked homicide probe
New Zealand

Foul language, threats heard before man’s death sparked homicide probe

14 Jan 06:15 AM

The man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.

‘Massive bang’: Hundreds lose power at Mount Maunganui
New Zealand

‘Massive bang’: Hundreds lose power at Mount Maunganui

14 Jan 05:04 AM

Power restored to 531 homes in Mount Maunganui after tree branch hits lines.

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