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'Gizzy Christmas': CBD sparkles with new 7m Christmas tree
New Zealand

'Gizzy Christmas': CBD sparkles with new 7m Christmas tree

04 Dec 02:50 AM

Fifty-eight wooden trees decorated by Tairawhiti students spread festive cheer.

Shane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in Tokoroa
New Zealand

Shane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in Tokoroa

04 Dec 02:49 AM

Shane Edwards went missing on May 14, 2022. His remains were recently found.

Cycling boss apologises for 'appalling' treatment of Olivia Podmore
New Zealand

Cycling boss apologises for 'appalling' treatment of Olivia Podmore

04 Dec 02:34 AM

The decision not to investigate the bullying allegations was 'not appropriate' - Peterson

Govt announces sweeping changes to limit farm-to-forestry conversions
New Zealand

Govt announces sweeping changes to limit farm-to-forestry conversions

04 Dec 02:32 AM

Govt says measures will protect productive farmland and allow sustainable forestry growth.

Hamilton carver completes 'massive' whale bone pare
New Zealand

Hamilton carver completes 'massive' whale bone pare

04 Dec 02:29 AM

'Creating this pare was about honouring tradition and pushing boundaries ...'

‘Beyond disappointing’: Kāinga Ora rejects wool carpet
New Zealand

‘Beyond disappointing’: Kāinga Ora rejects wool carpet

04 Dec 02:06 AM

Disappointment as Kāinga Ora opts for synthetic over wool carpet.

Scrub fire about 1ha in size under control
New Zealand

Scrub fire about 1ha in size under control

04 Dec 02:00 AM

The fire is in steep terrain, and crews are working to extinguish it.

Farm-to-forestry changes with the PM on The Country
New Zealand

Farm-to-forestry changes with the PM on The Country

04 Dec 01:05 AM

Christopher Luxon, Bryce McKenzie, Komal Mistry-Mehta, Jen Corkran, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.

Sparks cause 10-hour fire battle in east coast forest
New Zealand

Sparks cause 10-hour fire battle in east coast forest

04 Dec 01:00 AM

Firefighters were tied up for 10 hours dealing with fire in young pines in a forest.

'Calming' water feature starts smoking as firefighters issue warning over cheap electronics
New Zealand

'Calming' water feature starts smoking as firefighters issue warning over cheap electronics

04 Dec 12:39 AM

A Hastings man said he woke up to a burning smell and the outlet close to igniting.

Summer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30C
New Zealand

Summer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30C

04 Dec 12:18 AM

MetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.

Christmas at the Park countdown on as Hastings venue takes shape
New Zealand

Christmas at the Park countdown on as Hastings venue takes shape

04 Dec 12:10 AM

Hot weather and large crowds expected for Christmas at the Park in Hastings.

Crash blocking SH29
New Zealand

Crash blocking SH29

03 Dec 11:56 PM

A crash is blocking SH29.

Murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin park
New Zealand

Murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin park

03 Dec 11:45 PM

Police say more people are involved in the alleged murder.

Inspiring futures: Teachers connect with farming leaders in Tairāwhiti
New Zealand

Inspiring futures: Teachers connect with farming leaders in Tairāwhiti

03 Dec 11:32 PM

Gisborne teachers tour farms, connecting students with local career options.

Young swim stars named: Athletes set for global stage
New Zealand

Young swim stars named: Athletes set for global stage

03 Dec 11:30 PM

Muchirahondo breaks Danyon Loader's 400m IM NZ record by over 4 seconds, smashing titles.

Whānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illness
New Zealand

Whānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illness

03 Dec 11:25 PM

Locals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.

Coromandel agritourism business wins supreme award
New Zealand

Coromandel agritourism business wins supreme award

03 Dec 11:01 PM

The walk also won the Love of the Land award in October.

Evicted from home: Whangārei campers face council's carpark crackdown
New Zealand

Evicted from home: Whangārei campers face council's carpark crackdown

03 Dec 11:00 PM

The council evicts campers: 'Two weeks before Christmas, we don't need this.'

Beat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each region
Travel

Beat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each region

03 Dec 11:00 PM

From Northland to Canterbury, here are the best spots to cool off in.

Hastings home’s near miss after blaze: Open fire ban for twin cities
New Zealand

Hastings home’s near miss after blaze: Open fire ban for twin cities

03 Dec 10:23 PM

A prohibited fire season notice is now in place.

Second Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fears
New Zealand

Second Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fears

03 Dec 09:49 PM

The chickens will be euthanised by CO2 containerised gas, an industry standard practice.

Escape to Dirt Farm: Luxury glamping and world-class mountain biking await
New Zealand

Escape to Dirt Farm: Luxury glamping and world-class mountain biking await

03 Dec 09:47 PM

Dirt Farm offers the perfect retreat.

Niwa: Mixed weather ahead for Horowhenua's summer
New Zealand

Niwa: Mixed weather ahead for Horowhenua's summer

03 Dec 09:42 PM

Horowhenua's Christmas may be dry, with a 40% chance of normal rainfall, Niwa says.

Neonatal nurse one of two women killed in rural Auckland crash
New Zealand

Neonatal nurse one of two women killed in rural Auckland crash

03 Dec 09:22 PM

Tegan Hill, 25, was working in her "dream career" when a crash claimed her life.

'We certainly feel the love': Donations pour in from Christmas Movie in the Park
New Zealand

'We certainly feel the love': Donations pour in from Christmas Movie in the Park

03 Dec 09:07 PM

A rain delay didn't stop hundreds of people joining the fun and donating to the foodbank.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Restoring confidence in farming - and science
Opinion

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Restoring confidence in farming - and science

03 Dec 09:06 PM

Opinion: The Government and sector should work together to get Wellington out of farming.

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The $20m Kiwi athlete: NZ's highest-earning sport stars revealed

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Watch: Police crash into parked vehicles, abandon pursuit of motorbike rider
New Zealand

Watch: Police crash into parked vehicles, abandon pursuit of motorbike rider

03 Dec 08:57 PM

Police were chasing a motorbike rider before the crash.

EVES Open World Tennis Tour returns to Tauranga
New Zealand

EVES Open World Tennis Tour returns to Tauranga

03 Dec 08:45 PM

This is the third time the tour has been held in Tauranga.

Dairy prices lift in mixed GDT auction
New Zealand

Dairy prices lift in mixed GDT auction

03 Dec 08:31 PM

Dairy prices lift again despite a mixed result at the latest auction.

Mercury rising: Bay faces 28C days
New Zealand

Mercury rising: Bay faces 28C days

03 Dec 07:14 PM

The outlook for a warm and dry summer continues.

'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ
New Zealand

'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ

03 Dec 07:09 PM

'It could take months to replace hens,' Australian egg producer warns.

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Kiwi nurse of 37yrs on desperate staff shortages: 'We're holding on by the skin of our teeth'
New Zealand

Kiwi nurse of 37yrs on desperate staff shortages: 'We're holding on by the skin of our teeth'

03 Dec 05:00 PM

Nurse warns Hawke’s Bay Hospital is “holding on by the skin of our teeth” due to staffing.

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