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Police should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCA
New Zealand

Police should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCA

10 Dec 10:19 PM

The officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.

Local couple triumphs at annual spud competition, winning top prizes
New Zealand

Local couple triumphs at annual spud competition, winning top prizes

10 Dec 09:57 PM

Spud in a Bucket contest raises $2800 for Alzheimer’s support in Gisborne community.

One fighting for life, another seriously hurt, one car stolen: Police try to piece together Hawke’s Bay assaults jigsaw
New Zealand

One fighting for life, another seriously hurt, one car stolen: Police try to piece together Hawke’s Bay assaults jigsaw

10 Dec 09:45 PM

Victim 'taken to hospital by someone else', as offenders steal car and flee.

The sector paying an average $70k
New Zealand

The sector paying an average $70k

10 Dec 08:59 PM

'You don’t have transport costs, you step out of the door and you’re at work.'

Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison
Crime

Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison

10 Dec 08:32 PM

He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.

Pools, tools, designer clothes: $10k of stolen property recovered
New Zealand

Pools, tools, designer clothes: $10k of stolen property recovered

10 Dec 08:14 PM

Three people are due to appear in court accused of shoplifting in Tauranga.

Saoirse helping to increase admiral butterfly population
New Zealand

Saoirse helping to increase admiral butterfly population

10 Dec 07:43 PM

Saoirse's sanctuary aims to revive the admiral butterfly population in Horowhenua.

Community spirit shines at Levin's 30th Medieval Market celebration
New Zealand

Community spirit shines at Levin's 30th Medieval Market celebration

10 Dec 07:28 PM

Levin Medieval Market celebrates 30 years with over 220 stalls and live performances.

New bush area for pupils
New Zealand

New bush area for pupils

10 Dec 07:24 PM

Ōhau School has opened a new bush area for outdoor learning and play.

Mangahao Power Station celebrates 100 years
New Zealand

Mangahao Power Station celebrates 100 years

10 Dec 07:21 PM

Mangahao Power Station turns 100, launches scholarship, and unveils new info board.

Thompson Memorial Culture Centre turns 50
New Zealand

Thompson Memorial Culture Centre turns 50

10 Dec 07:15 PM

Historic Thompson House marks 50 years as a cultural hub for Levin community.

New reading challenge to help environment
New Zealand

New reading challenge to help environment

10 Dec 07:12 PM

The challenge runs until March 1, with prizes and tracking available.

Young Auckland family snaps up iconic turret house for record-breaking sum
Property

Young Auckland family snaps up iconic turret house for record-breaking sum

10 Dec 05:23 PM

Historic Te Awamutu home had been restored to its former glory.

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Napier’s new flood maps could lead to more homes built on piles, says architect
New Zealand

Napier’s new flood maps could lead to more homes built on piles, says architect

10 Dec 05:00 PM

Architect expert says Napier's flood maps will likely make homes on piles popular.

Police give monthly safety training to Gisborne council staff abused by public
New Zealand|crime

Police give monthly safety training to Gisborne council staff abused by public

10 Dec 04:00 PM

Concerning incidents at Gisborne Library include a photocopier being thrown.

'Best estimate': Company told to put $4.5m on hold as redundancy payout dispute continues
New Zealand

'Best estimate': Company told to put $4.5m on hold as redundancy payout dispute continues

10 Dec 04:00 PM

Channel Infrastructure laid off 121 workers - and it's turned into a lengthy legal battle.

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Richard Prebble: Dairy should be NZ’s economic growth engine not immigration
Opinion

Richard Prebble: Dairy should be NZ’s economic growth engine not immigration

10 Dec 04:00 PM

OPINION: Dairy is a sustainable way to grow the country.

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Audrey Young: Rating 20 rookie MPs after their first year in the job
Analysis

Audrey Young: Rating 20 rookie MPs after their first year in the job

10 Dec 04:00 PM

ANALYSIS: National's Class of 2023 - some have excelled, some have disappointed.

Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others
Politics

Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others

10 Dec 04:00 PM

The Climate Change Minister is bullish about his Government's chances.

Sprinkler use limited as Gisborne battles water scarcity
New Zealand

Sprinkler use limited as Gisborne battles water scarcity

10 Dec 04:00 PM

Gisborne District Council limits sprinklers to 6-8am to curb high evening water demand.

'Let's do this for mum': Funeral home revamps Harley Davidson into hearse
New Zealand

'Let's do this for mum': Funeral home revamps Harley Davidson into hearse

10 Dec 04:00 PM

Bike fits into trend towards more personalised, bespoke ceremonies.

Zespri to expand offshore gold kiwifruit growing after affirmative producer vote
Agribusiness

Zespri to expand offshore gold kiwifruit growing after affirmative producer vote

10 Dec 07:00 AM

Vote goes Zespri's way this time.

'No tolerance': Police brace for gang influx at Mob boss funeral after untimely death
Kahu

'No tolerance': Police brace for gang influx at Mob boss funeral after untimely death

10 Dec 06:27 AM

The Mongrel Mob are off to Napier for Angus Benson's tangi as police ensure public safety.

Body found in Northland forest, death 'unexplained'
New Zealand

Body found in Northland forest, death 'unexplained'

10 Dec 06:16 AM

The death will be referred to the coroner.

‘It's time’: $128m Tauranga museum greenlit after 25 years of talks
New Zealand

‘It's time’: $128m Tauranga museum greenlit after 25 years of talks

10 Dec 06:04 AM

Tauranga will have a museum by 2029 after talking about it for 25 years.

'Tears keep falling': Two men, two women killed in crash near Rotorua
New Zealand

'Tears keep falling': Two men, two women killed in crash near Rotorua

10 Dec 06:00 AM

'It’s a tragedy to have lost four people so suddenly.'

'Thought he was going to kill me': Victim's fear after gang kidnapping, attack
New Zealand

'Thought he was going to kill me': Victim's fear after gang kidnapping, attack

10 Dec 06:00 AM

It took about 18 months for the victim to no longer feel afraid about going out.

Families gather to mark fifth anniversary of Whakaari eruption
New Zealand

Families gather to mark fifth anniversary of Whakaari eruption

10 Dec 05:29 AM

A service was attended by more than 180 people, at least 40 of whom were from overseas.

Respected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door
New Zealand

Respected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door

10 Dec 05:00 AM

'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'

'How much is being left untold': Third bootcamp participant accused of re-offending
Politics

'How much is being left untold': Third bootcamp participant accused of re-offending

10 Dec 04:42 AM

Previously, it had only been confirmed that two participants had allegedly reoffended.

'Injuries are severe': Biker fighting for life in hospital after horrific triple-fatality crash
New Zealand

'Injuries are severe': Biker fighting for life in hospital after horrific triple-fatality crash

10 Dec 04:39 AM

Fundraising to support Tautini Capper and his wife has so far raised just over $12,000.

Second murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin park
New Zealand

Second murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin park

10 Dec 04:13 AM

Police executed two search warrants today as part of the investigation.

Bragging rights to Tamarau in Battle of the Burbs
New Zealand

Bragging rights to Tamarau in Battle of the Burbs

10 Dec 03:53 AM

'[It's about] getting more fun and a sense of community back into competition surfing.'

'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in court
New Zealand

'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in court

10 Dec 03:46 AM

People wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.

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