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Missing in Northland: 10 people still out there somewhere
New Zealand

Missing in Northland: 10 people still out there somewhere

25 Apr 05:00 PM

Only two of the 10 missing Northlanders are on the police's public list.

Why John Rohloff is dubbed 'Mr Consistency' in excavation
New Zealand

Why John Rohloff is dubbed 'Mr Consistency' in excavation

25 Apr 05:00 PM

Te Puke is now home to the county’s second-best excavator operator.

Scholarship winner to get scientific with farming
New Zealand

Scholarship winner to get scientific with farming

25 Apr 04:59 PM

'This scholarship will allow me to focus even more on my academic and career goals.'

Second-straight second-half surge powers Chiefs past Western Force
Super Rugby

Second-straight second-half surge powers Chiefs past Western Force

25 Apr 09:00 AM

Clayton McMillan’s side continue to set the pace in Super Rugby Pacific.

Some like it hot - chilli champ faces Tauranga spice showdown
New Zealand

Some like it hot - chilli champ faces Tauranga spice showdown

25 Apr 05:00 AM

The Tauranga event starts at noon, with the chilli eating contest at 4pm.

Northland Expressway plan proceeds as landowners face property loss
New Zealand

Northland Expressway plan proceeds as landowners face property loss

25 Apr 04:00 AM

The Northland Expressway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei.

'Love at the heart of courage': Rotorua's Anzac Day message
New Zealand

'Love at the heart of courage': Rotorua's Anzac Day message

25 Apr 02:22 AM

Angela Swann-Cronin, a former RNZAF pilot, spoke about love and courage.

'Very moving day': Anzac services across the Bay honour sacrifice
New Zealand

'Very moving day': Anzac services across the Bay honour sacrifice

25 Apr 02:20 AM

The Mount Maunganui cenotaph drew a large crowd for the 2025 Anzac dawn service.

Young Northlanders turning out in droves for Anzac Day ceremonies
New Zealand

Young Northlanders turning out in droves for Anzac Day ceremonies

25 Apr 02:10 AM

Round up of today's Anzac Day celebrations around Northland

Fusion of Māori storytelling and circus arts in new theatre tour
New Zealand

Fusion of Māori storytelling and circus arts in new theatre tour

25 Apr 02:00 AM

The show blends te reo Māori with stunning circus theatre.

Police use new powers to target gangs in Hawke’s Bay eight times in one night
New Zealand

Police use new powers to target gangs in Hawke’s Bay eight times in one night

25 Apr 01:15 AM

New powers granted to target gangs after three shootings in 48 hours are being used.

Quiet summer for Northland beaches as water safety efforts take hold
New Zealand

Quiet summer for Northland beaches as water safety efforts take hold

25 Apr 12:00 AM

Surf club patrols wrapped up last weekend and will restart on Labour weekend.

Napier council's new barriers frustrating fishermen: 'The beachfront is being closed off'
New Zealand

Napier council's new barriers frustrating fishermen: 'The beachfront is being closed off'

25 Apr 12:00 AM

Timber barriers are appearing along Marine Parade to stop vehicles.

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'Golden opportunity': 56ha of 'prime farmland' rezoned, approved for development
New Zealand

'Golden opportunity': 56ha of 'prime farmland' rezoned, approved for development

25 Apr 12:00 AM

More than 450 homes could be built on the land.

'Special to be here': Thousands attend Anzac Day services across Hawke’s Bay
New Zealand

'Special to be here': Thousands attend Anzac Day services across Hawke’s Bay

24 Apr 09:38 PM

'The Anzac spirit - born of hardship and forged in battle - continues to resonate.'

Watch: Dramatic video footage captures Taupō mum's 50m cliff fall
New Zealand

Watch: Dramatic video footage captures Taupō mum's 50m cliff fall

24 Apr 09:13 PM

Louisa Redward, 43, wanted to thank the emergency services staff who rescued her.

'Humbling': Stolen RSA trailer recovered by police in time for Anzac Day
New Zealand

'Humbling': Stolen RSA trailer recovered by police in time for Anzac Day

24 Apr 08:38 PM

The Hawke’s Bay Tactical Crime Unit's lead happens to be a returned serviceman.

'That was the finish of him': 100-year-old veteran on tough days and toasts at the end
New Zealand

'That was the finish of him': 100-year-old veteran on tough days and toasts at the end

24 Apr 08:29 PM

'I was quite content to be back home.'

'Had enough': Officers get new powers after spate of 'senseless violence'
New Zealand

'Had enough': Officers get new powers after spate of 'senseless violence'

24 Apr 08:17 PM

A Gang Conflict Warrant has been issued and police are promising to use it.

Watch: Thousands gather for Anzac Day Commemorations around NZ
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New Zealand

Watch: Thousands gather for Anzac Day Commemorations around NZ

24 Apr 07:55 PM

The national day of remembrance for fallen servicemen and women begins with dawn services.

TikTok-famous Kiwi florist arranges one-of-a-kind retirement sale - 'nothing else like it'
Property

TikTok-famous Kiwi florist arranges one-of-a-kind retirement sale - 'nothing else like it'

24 Apr 06:15 PM

Gail Jones is selling her Tamahere base, which comes with a historic church.

Turning 100 on Anzac Day: From choirboy to wartime signalman shadowing Hitler
New Zealand

Turning 100 on Anzac Day: From choirboy to wartime signalman shadowing Hitler

24 Apr 06:02 PM

Lives depended on short and long beeps – dots and dashes.

Upgrades for ED and ICU at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, 700 more car parks
New Zealand

Upgrades for ED and ICU at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, 700 more car parks

24 Apr 06:00 PM

Four new projects have been announced for the hospital over the next decade.

'Working towards abundance': Record-breaker kiwi translocation complete
New Zealand

'Working towards abundance': Record-breaker kiwi translocation complete

24 Apr 06:00 PM

Since the end of February, 232 birds were moved to new homes.

The prickly history of boxthorn and Taranaki's inventive solutions
New Zealand

The prickly history of boxthorn and Taranaki's inventive solutions

24 Apr 06:00 PM

Opinion: Kem Ormond looks into the boxthorn hedge and the inventive methods to tackle it.

Stabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections
New Zealand

Stabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections

24 Apr 05:00 PM

A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.

Why this rural town expects a big crowd at its special Anzac Day service
New Zealand

Why this rural town expects a big crowd at its special Anzac Day service

24 Apr 05:00 PM

Between 500 and 600 people, including Australians, are expected to attend.

Whanganui's own war artist Ted Lewis
New Zealand

Whanganui's own war artist Ted Lewis

24 Apr 05:00 PM

Ted Lewis served as a war artist during WWII, capturing scenes in Italy and Egypt.

Subdivision deal clears path for new homes, despite quarry concerns
New Zealand

Subdivision deal clears path for new homes, despite quarry concerns

24 Apr 05:00 PM

Houses cut from a Hikurangi subdivision plan in a settlement with a concrete company.

'We could see the bone in our hand': Navy vet's vivid memories of hydrogen bombs
New Zealand

'We could see the bone in our hand': Navy vet's vivid memories of hydrogen bombs

24 Apr 05:00 PM

Hockley witnessed four hydrogen bomb tests at Christmas Island in 1957.

Knitted poppy display to honour Anzac Day at Tauranga RSA
New Zealand

Knitted poppy display to honour Anzac Day at Tauranga RSA

24 Apr 04:55 PM

The Anzac Day service and parade will begin at 5.45am next to the Tauranga RSA Cenotaph.

'We’re gonna kick a**': Steamroller stars ready for Chiefs showdown
New Zealand

'We’re gonna kick a**': Steamroller stars ready for Chiefs showdown

24 Apr 04:50 PM

The Festival of Disability Sport will feature eight wheelchair rugby teams.

'Another wet weekend': Auckland, Northland brace for 'potentially severe' weather
New Zealand

'Another wet weekend': Auckland, Northland brace for 'potentially severe' weather

24 Apr 07:00 AM

Warm, humid air from the tropics shows potential for heavy falls.

State Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two car crash
New Zealand

State Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two car crash

24 Apr 05:49 AM

Motorists were warned to expect delays.

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