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Demo derby promises to be one of Gisborne's best
New Zealand

Demo derby promises to be one of Gisborne's best

28 Nov 01:12 AM

More than 50 cars confirmed for Youth Ministock 100.

Watch: Temuera Morrison's inspiring Moana 2 message
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Watch: Temuera Morrison's inspiring Moana 2 message

28 Nov 01:02 AM

Kiwi actors Temuera Morrison, Dave Fane and Awhimai Fraser star in the anticipated sequel.

'Unacceptable': Rural residents fight planned facility for reintegrating ex-prisoners
New Zealand

'Unacceptable': Rural residents fight planned facility for reintegrating ex-prisoners

28 Nov 12:04 AM

A 6-year-old service started by a reformed former drug lord proposes a move to Waikite.

Happy borough-day: Napier basks in sunshine for its 150th
New Zealand

Happy borough-day: Napier basks in sunshine for its 150th

27 Nov 11:48 PM

Free coffee and ice cream as Napier marks 150 years.

Young lifeguards grind it out in Gizzy
New Zealand

Young lifeguards grind it out in Gizzy

27 Nov 11:21 PM

The Gizzy Grinder put 55 young surf lifesaving athletes to the test.

Gisborne teen qualifies for worlds at Europe Dinghy Nationals
New Zealand

Gisborne teen qualifies for worlds at Europe Dinghy Nationals

27 Nov 11:10 PM

Miller was shocked to be among the names selected for the event in Italy.

KEVIN! Christmas Movie in the Park returns on Saturday with a 90s classic
New Zealand

KEVIN! Christmas Movie in the Park returns on Saturday with a 90s classic

27 Nov 11:03 PM

The event, in its third year, is supporting Tauranga Community Foodbank.

From therapy to art: Zoe Alford's journey through pastel landscapes
New Zealand

From therapy to art: Zoe Alford's journey through pastel landscapes

27 Nov 11:00 PM

Winery's gallery allows Alford to lower prices; her paintings now start at $1500.

Gisborne dancers ready for magical weekend with Peter Pan - The Ballet
New Zealand

Gisborne dancers ready for magical weekend with Peter Pan - The Ballet

27 Nov 11:00 PM

Nadine Proctor's Peter Pan ballet features 80 students, aged 4 to 19, this Saturday.

Two-car crash blocks Hamilton's main street at rush hour
New Zealand

Two-car crash blocks Hamilton's main street at rush hour

27 Nov 10:53 PM

A police spokesperson said the incident was reported just after 8.45am.

Hawke's Bay athletes among world’s top competitors for IronMan 70.3
New Zealand

Hawke's Bay athletes among world’s top competitors for IronMan 70.3

27 Nov 10:52 PM

Local athletes balance training, family and careers for the IronMan 70.3 World Champs.

Family's plea: Stolen binoculars hold much sentimental value - originally from shipwreck
New Zealand

Family's plea: Stolen binoculars hold much sentimental value - originally from shipwreck

27 Nov 10:34 PM

'It’s unbelievable how I acquired them'. Beloved binoculars stolen from Westshore home.

Could fish milk be the next food trend?
Lifestyle

Could fish milk be the next food trend?

27 Nov 10:15 PM

Scientists have suggested the novel source of protein to address a shortage of dairy cows.

Thousands of cyclists descend on Taupō
New Zealand

Thousands of cyclists descend on Taupō

27 Nov 09:30 PM

Something for everyone in Taupō Cycle Challenge.

Housing plan stirs anger: Hawke’s Bay to lose fertile farmland
New Zealand

Housing plan stirs anger: Hawke’s Bay to lose fertile farmland

27 Nov 08:46 PM

Napier Council defends 660-house plan in flood zone, citing confidence in mitigation.

Protoje to light up Womad Aotearoa with reggae revival hits
New Zealand

Protoje to light up Womad Aotearoa with reggae revival hits

27 Nov 08:34 PM

Tickets for Womad Aotearoa on sale now; three-day adult pass at $395.

Christmas fete, makers market and live music on in Tairāwhiti this weekend
New Zealand

Christmas fete, makers market and live music on in Tairāwhiti this weekend

27 Nov 08:20 PM

Music, dance, and Christmas celebrations.

Tauranga Business Awards finalists revealed, voting now open
New Zealand

Tauranga Business Awards finalists revealed, voting now open

27 Nov 08:08 PM

The industry change makers and inspiring role models that are up for an award.

Community pool reopened after delays and added expenses
New Zealand

Community pool reopened after delays and added expenses

27 Nov 07:42 PM

Whangamatā swimming pool refurbishment project balloons to $430k.

Urgent testing under way after elevated levels of arsenic found in Akl's water supply
New Zealand

Urgent testing under way after elevated levels of arsenic found in Akl's water supply

27 Nov 05:58 PM

Arsenic is a substance found in rock that can be deadly if consumed in large amounts.

'Incredible' privilege: Company's conservation work results in 'uptick' in native bugs
New Zealand

'Incredible' privilege: Company's conservation work results in 'uptick' in native bugs

27 Nov 05:10 PM

'Seeing the beetle population thrive makes us really proud.'

'Not enough evidence' that incinerator would be positive for community, mayor says
New Zealand

'Not enough evidence' that incinerator would be positive for community, mayor says

27 Nov 05:00 PM

Waipā District Council prepares feedback on Te Awamutu waste-to-energy plant.

The first results are in: How satisfied is Tauranga with its new council?
New Zealand

The first results are in: How satisfied is Tauranga with its new council?

27 Nov 04:02 PM

And is new Mayor Mahé Drysdale happy with the report card?

Apology 'not accepted': Conservationists cause outrage by killing pet cat
New Zealand

Apology 'not accepted': Conservationists cause outrage by killing pet cat

27 Nov 04:00 PM

The difficulties of predator control in conservation areas near housing.

Gisborne's $6.7k give-way sign
New Zealand

Gisborne's $6.7k give-way sign

27 Nov 04:00 PM

'It was once facing the wrong way for 10 days,' a local said.

Join the journey: Whangaroa Papa Hapū calls for input on Treaty claims
New Zealand

Join the journey: Whangaroa Papa Hapū calls for input on Treaty claims

27 Nov 04:00 PM

The group invites descendants to discuss the draft mandate at hui.

From charity to defeating champions: Napier City Rovers beat title holders 3-2
New Zealand

From charity to defeating champions: Napier City Rovers beat title holders 3-2

27 Nov 04:00 PM

First they delivered presents at Ronald McDonald House - then they delivered on the pitch.

Schools brace for impact of new lunch scheme
New Zealand

Schools brace for impact of new lunch scheme

27 Nov 03:30 PM

Daily Charitable Trust loses 83% of lunch contracts in Te Puke, affecting meals and jobs.

Ironman event set to bring 20,000 people and $20m to Taupō
New Zealand

Ironman event set to bring 20,000 people and $20m to Taupō

27 Nov 03:00 PM

The event is expected to bring 6500 athletes plus supporters from 119 countries.

‘Grief… in retrospect’: Podmore requested health chats about teen abortion before death
New Zealand

‘Grief… in retrospect’: Podmore requested health chats about teen abortion before death

27 Nov 06:18 AM

A three-week inquest in Hamilton is investigating the Olympian's death in 2021 aged 24.

Gang member swaps patch for socks while in court for sporting insignia
New Zealand|crime

Gang member swaps patch for socks while in court for sporting insignia

27 Nov 06:00 AM

People wearing insignia from at least six different gangs are currently before the courts.

Foreign tourists caught up in tour bus crash; one dead, 13 hurt
New Zealand

Foreign tourists caught up in tour bus crash; one dead, 13 hurt

27 Nov 05:56 AM

Seven ambulances and five helicopters responded.

Meter reader critically injured as thieves looking for drug money steal his work car
New Zealand|crime

Meter reader critically injured as thieves looking for drug money steal his work car

27 Nov 05:00 AM

Jason Wharekura maintains he doesn't know his co-offenders, despite his guilty plea.

Dog attack: Young child taken to hospital with serious injuries
New Zealand

Dog attack: Young child taken to hospital with serious injuries

27 Nov 04:36 AM

Unregistered pit bull cross impounded by animal control officers.

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