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Bird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affected
New Zealand

Bird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affected

07 Dec 04:06 AM

The high pathogenic bird flu detected on Otago farm last week. MPI says other farms clear.

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Operation Reach: Senior Head Hunter charged over plot to smuggle 50kg cocaine from Brazil
New Zealand|crime

Operation Reach: Senior Head Hunter charged over plot to smuggle 50kg cocaine from Brazil

07 Dec 04:00 AM

The 60-year-old appeared in court yesterday, nine months after Operation Reach co-accused.

Ex-rugby player fired from teaching job over misconduct allegations to return to work
New Zealand|education

Ex-rugby player fired from teaching job over misconduct allegations to return to work

07 Dec 03:54 AM

Commissioner's decision puts teacher’s ‘mana ahead of the law’, former board leader says.

How long can you last? New endurance running event comes to McLaren Falls
New Zealand

How long can you last? New endurance running event comes to McLaren Falls

07 Dec 01:17 AM

The event that keeps going as long as you do.

NZ’s biggest barbecue festival returns this February
Travel

NZ’s biggest barbecue festival returns this February

07 Dec 12:00 AM

Delicious meat, good music, and exciting attractions, we got you covered.

Triple tragedy: Three dead after four motorbikes and car crash near Taihape
New Zealand

Triple tragedy: Three dead after four motorbikes and car crash near Taihape

06 Dec 11:10 PM

Emergency services also rushing to second motorbike crash at Tihoi, Bay of Plenty.

'Crime pays all day': The life and times of a self-proclaimed 'real gangsta' and now convicted rapist
New Zealand|crime

'Crime pays all day': The life and times of a self-proclaimed 'real gangsta' and now convicted rapist

06 Dec 11:00 PM

'I just want to get out of here and go back to prison,' he once yelled at the judge.

'Cowardly and violent' burglars gun whip child and woman, steal Xmas presents
New Zealand

'Cowardly and violent' burglars gun whip child and woman, steal Xmas presents

06 Dec 08:50 PM

Child and elderly person injured with barrel of gun in string of home invasions.

Retailers upbeat about the lead-up to Christmas
New Zealand

Retailers upbeat about the lead-up to Christmas

06 Dec 08:07 PM

The comments come days after shoppers spent more than $11m over Black Friday.

Regional MPs object to Air NZ cutting 'vital' Wellington flights
New Zealand

Regional MPs object to Air NZ cutting 'vital' Wellington flights

06 Dec 07:00 PM

Rotorua leaders welcome Auckland flights but worry about losing key Wellington service.

Sleeping elderly woman woken, robbed
New Zealand|crime

Sleeping elderly woman woken, robbed

06 Dec 06:50 PM

One man has been charged, but police are not ruling out further arrests.

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The mystery disappearance of Fiona Wills: ‘We never found a thing’
New Zealand

The mystery disappearance of Fiona Wills: ‘We never found a thing’

06 Dec 05:00 PM

Fiona Wills went to feed the chickens on December 9, 2014. She hasn't been seen since.

Brad from accounts: 'Hawke’s Bay is definitely coming alive'
New Zealand

Brad from accounts: 'Hawke’s Bay is definitely coming alive'

06 Dec 05:00 PM

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Mei Whaitiri a loved kuia, friend and Pania of the Reef model: Te Hira Henderson

06 Dec 05:00 PM

Opinion: Mei's collective of tribes merged, making her complete and well-loved.

Abandoned castle deep in the Coromandel bush has links to NZ icon
Property

Abandoned castle deep in the Coromandel bush has links to NZ icon

06 Dec 05:00 PM

Unusual bach the work of artist Frank Davis and legendary architect Sir Ian Athfield.

Owners face new rules at Whangārei's The Butter Factory
New Zealand

Owners face new rules at Whangārei's The Butter Factory

06 Dec 04:00 PM

The Whangārei venue has been allowed to keep operating, but under reduced hours.

A tale of two old tractors
New Zealand

A tale of two old tractors

06 Dec 04:00 PM

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Surviving the festive rush: Health tips for a stress-free holiday
New Zealand

Surviving the festive rush: Health tips for a stress-free holiday

06 Dec 04:00 PM

Northlanders seek tips to reduce Christmas stress, from shopping to family gatherings.

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Arrest warrant issued for rapper who parked his Lamborghini in a disabled space
New Zealand

Arrest warrant issued for rapper who parked his Lamborghini in a disabled space

06 Dec 04:00 PM

A Napier rapper who collaborated with Snoop Dogg fails to show up in court.

Triumph over tragedy: Rosie Dowling’s healing journey
Lifestyle

Triumph over tragedy: Rosie Dowling’s healing journey

06 Dec 04:00 PM

The inspirational farmer is determined to make her beloved Gavin proud.

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Alleged boss of Mongrel Mob drug ring is son of gang’s slain president
New Zealand|crime

Alleged boss of Mongrel Mob drug ring is son of gang’s slain president

06 Dec 04:00 PM

Steve Taiatini was vocal about dangers of meth before his death. His son has been charged.

'I'm worried about getting home': Whangārei taxi waits stretch for hours
New Zealand

'I'm worried about getting home': Whangārei taxi waits stretch for hours

06 Dec 04:00 PM

One woman waited more than four hours for a taxi but drivers say the market is tough.

'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birds
New Zealand

'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birds

06 Dec 03:59 PM

Jenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.

When coffee leads to collaboration
New Zealand

When coffee leads to collaboration

06 Dec 03:58 PM

It all began on a cold, dank National Fieldays morning at Mystery Creek.

Vote now! Where to see the Western Bay's most stunning Christmas lights
New Zealand

Vote now! Where to see the Western Bay's most stunning Christmas lights

06 Dec 03:00 PM

Entries are now open for 2024’s Tremains Christmas Lights Trail.

‘Mass rescue’ at Port Waikato beach after kids caught in rip
New Zealand

‘Mass rescue’ at Port Waikato beach after kids caught in rip

06 Dec 07:44 AM

One is taken out of the water semi-conscious after three kids and an adult hit trouble.

'Legacy of failure': Podmore inquest questions ex-cycling boss' elevation
New Zealand

'Legacy of failure': Podmore inquest questions ex-cycling boss' elevation

06 Dec 06:39 AM

Raelene Castle faced tough questions over her decision to appoint Andrew Matheson.

Record weather means early corn for Gisborne
New Zealand

Record weather means early corn for Gisborne

06 Dec 05:00 AM

A hot and dry spring means early LeaderBrand sweet corn in local supermarkets.

‘At this rate, we will reach capacity’: Water-restriction head-scratcher in Napier and Hastings
New Zealand

‘At this rate, we will reach capacity’: Water-restriction head-scratcher in Napier and Hastings

06 Dec 04:08 AM

'We have a culture of believing the aquifer is limitless,' Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says.

Canterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under control
New Zealand

Canterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under control

06 Dec 03:45 AM

The fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.

Santa Claus is coming to town: Christmas Parade returns to Tokoroa
New Zealand

Santa Claus is coming to town: Christmas Parade returns to Tokoroa

06 Dec 03:37 AM

The Christmas parade had to be cancelled in 2023.

Standstill on SH1: Car crash causes delays
New Zealand

Standstill on SH1: Car crash causes delays

06 Dec 03:13 AM

Emergency services at SH1 crash site; motorists face delays.

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Gloriavale-owned honey business in liquidation owing more than $1m
Business

Gloriavale-owned honey business in liquidation owing more than $1m

06 Dec 02:18 AM

The liquidator’s report outlined three reasons for Forest Gold Honey’s insolvency.

Supermarket's facial recognition sparks fight after wrongful trespass
New Zealand

Supermarket's facial recognition sparks fight after wrongful trespass

06 Dec 01:58 AM

Foodstuffs continues facial recognition trial despite nine misidentified in Rotorua store.

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