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A closer look: How many tons can Kane reach?
Analysis

A closer look: How many tons can Kane reach?

16 Dec 05:02 PM

Just how many test centuries could Kane Williamson finish on?

'Really hard-to-kill cancer': Much-loved culinary teacher in a fight for his life
New Zealand

'Really hard-to-kill cancer': Much-loved culinary teacher in a fight for his life

16 Dec 05:00 PM

This Hawke's Bay teacher touched the lives of many, now they're rallying to save his.

'Nothing more for ratepayer': Councillor slams water infrastructure plan
New Zealand

'Nothing more for ratepayer': Councillor slams water infrastructure plan

16 Dec 04:00 PM

Gisborne debates water options: Lower short-term costs vs long-term savings.

'Milestone': Iwi celebrate ownership deal for Kaitāia Airport
Kahu

'Milestone': Iwi celebrate ownership deal for Kaitāia Airport

16 Dec 04:00 PM

Kaitāia Airport deal finalised; Ngāi Takoto and Ngāti Kahu take ownership.

'I'll be back': Wilde to take step back from triathlon, sets sights on LA 2028
Olympics

'I'll be back': Wilde to take step back from triathlon, sets sights on LA 2028

16 Dec 04:00 PM

The Paris silver medallist will limit his involvement over the coming years.

'I remember calling her mum at work once': Mother and daughter graduate together
Kahu

'I remember calling her mum at work once': Mother and daughter graduate together

16 Dec 04:00 PM

'I feel humbled and proud to have that moment.'

Intimidation, assaults, litter, drugs: Council closes freedom camping site
New Zealand

Intimidation, assaults, litter, drugs: Council closes freedom camping site

16 Dec 04:00 PM

It is unclear where homeless occupants will go.

'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decades
New Zealand

'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decades

16 Dec 04:00 PM

A High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.

Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland
New Zealand

Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland

16 Dec 07:24 AM

There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.

'This ain’t a joke': Judge warns smirking robber
New Zealand|crime

'This ain’t a joke': Judge warns smirking robber

16 Dec 07:00 AM

The 20-year-old was not long out of jail when he robbed a bottle store.

The chase is over – rain ends Napier hopes of schools cricket title
New Zealand

The chase is over – rain ends Napier hopes of schools cricket title

16 Dec 06:48 AM

Napier went into the last match unbeaten in five consecutive run chases.

Whakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'
New Zealand

Whakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'

16 Dec 06:06 AM

The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.

Port of Tauranga’s container operations expansion clears another hurdle
Freight and logistics

Port of Tauranga’s container operations expansion clears another hurdle

16 Dec 04:19 AM

Long-awaited resource consent for the project is also on the fast track legislation list.

Mauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamu
New Zealand

Mauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamu

16 Dec 04:02 AM

Tauranga's landmark Mauao will be closed so the vandalised pounamu can be repaired.

'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trial
Crime

'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trial

16 Dec 04:00 AM

The then 16-year-old claims she consented out of fear. Sonny Tau was 63 at the time.

Food or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to make
New Zealand

Food or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to make

16 Dec 04:00 AM

The Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.

Family of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys home
New Zealand

Family of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys home

16 Dec 03:49 AM

The family walked away from the Oakleigh blaze with only the clothes on their backs.

'I will do it with the village that raised me’: Aimee Fisher to have another go at Olympic gold in 2028
Olympics

'I will do it with the village that raised me’: Aimee Fisher to have another go at Olympic gold in 2028

16 Dec 03:43 AM

Fisher says she'll do 'one last ride' and will train 'back where it all began'.

Timber bridges could become 'new norm' for NZ
New Zealand

Timber bridges could become 'new norm' for NZ

16 Dec 03:19 AM

SH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.

Te Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations
Kahu

Te Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations

16 Dec 03:01 AM

'We are adamant we must cut a path forward.'

Rees lightning: Ethan leads family charge at Gisborne Speedway superstocks doubleheader
New Zealand

Rees lightning: Ethan leads family charge at Gisborne Speedway superstocks doubleheader

16 Dec 02:43 AM

'It’s good old-fashioned speedway'.

'Do the mahi': NZ Army sapper's journey from EIT to plumbing dreams
New Zealand

'Do the mahi': NZ Army sapper's journey from EIT to plumbing dreams

16 Dec 02:19 AM

Brooking Poi, 19, trains in plumbing at Linton Army Base, plans to return to Tairāwhiti.

Opinion: A year of change and challenges for our community
New Zealand

Opinion: A year of change and challenges for our community

16 Dec 02:11 AM

Govt faces challenges in 2024 with recession and protests as councils focus on LTP reviews

Carl Bates: Christmas under the mountain - a year on
Opinion

Carl Bates: Christmas under the mountain - a year on

16 Dec 02:03 AM

MP Carl Bates reflects on the year that was 2024.

Kiwifruit season set for success with 'fantastic' spring conditions
New Zealand

Kiwifruit season set for success with 'fantastic' spring conditions

16 Dec 01:24 AM

'Our season is currently tracking seven to 10 days ahead of [the] average,'

'Generous donations' near $200k as need for foodbank increases
New Zealand

'Generous donations' near $200k as need for foodbank increases

16 Dec 01:00 AM

The Tauranga Community Foodbank has received “substantial support” after week five.

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NZ wine volume slump adds to new Southern Hemisphere production low
Agribusiness

NZ wine volume slump adds to new Southern Hemisphere production low

16 Dec 12:55 AM

Global wine production down, Italy regains No 1 spot.

Comfortable three-wicket win for Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

Comfortable three-wicket win for Hawke's Bay

16 Dec 12:43 AM

The bowling effort in the Furlong Cup match was spearheaded by Toby Findlay.

Police National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing man
New Zealand

Police National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing man

16 Dec 12:26 AM

The man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.

David Seymour’s politician of the year on The Country
New Zealand

David Seymour’s politician of the year on The Country

16 Dec 12:15 AM

Marc Gascoigne, David Seymour, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Phil Duncan.

Defending surf lifesaving champions reign successful at monster event
New Zealand

Defending surf lifesaving champions reign successful at monster event

16 Dec 12:01 AM

More than 300 competitors took part in the Mount Monster on Saturday.

Christmas Day weather: Here’s what forecasters can tell us so far
New Zealand

Christmas Day weather: Here’s what forecasters can tell us so far

15 Dec 11:53 PM

Long-range forecasts suggest murky weather for Xmas: but don't cancel BBQ plans just yet.

Up to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports club
New Zealand

Up to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports club

15 Dec 11:45 PM

Thousands of dollars worth of alcohol and other items were stolen.

'Vibrant, lovable, crazy': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim pays tribute
New Zealand

'Vibrant, lovable, crazy': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim pays tribute

15 Dec 11:31 PM

The victim was father to five boys, and his mum says the family is heartbroken.

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