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Homeowners want fireworks banned after house destroyed by fire
New Zealand

Homeowners want fireworks banned after house destroyed by fire

20 Nov 05:00 AM

Fire and Emergency investigators believe the house fire was caused by fireworks.

Sinkhole threatens main artery road to Pāuanui
New Zealand

Sinkhole threatens main artery road to Pāuanui

20 Nov 04:00 AM

The tomo is being monitored 24/7, Thames-Coromandel District Council says.

Mystery crash: Car rolls off road, occupants disappear
New Zealand

Mystery crash: Car rolls off road, occupants disappear

20 Nov 03:41 AM

Police are still investigating while Fenz confirmed they attended the scene two weeks ago.

Bats thrive in Tairāwhiti: How Aratu Forests is protecting them
New Zealand

Bats thrive in Tairāwhiti: How Aratu Forests is protecting them

20 Nov 03:10 AM

Bats found in Tairāwhiti's Aratu Forests; management plan enhances their protection.

Health and conservation champions named Kiwibank Local Hero medallists
New Zealand

Health and conservation champions named Kiwibank Local Hero medallists

20 Nov 03:00 AM

Orca expert Dr Ingrid Visser and Māori activist Hilda Halkyard-Harawira are among them.

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Business

Westpac predicts $10/kg milk price after another strong auction

20 Nov 02:37 AM

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Serious injuries in Western Bay crash
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Serious injuries in Western Bay crash

20 Nov 01:54 AM

A serious crash has been reported in the Western Bay of Plenty.

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Business

Creditors put dairy farm operation into liquidation – ANZ among those owed nearly $600k

20 Nov 01:45 AM

The company had been dairy farming since May 2004.

‘I can’t recall’: Ex-Cycling NZ CEO blanks on meetings, chats about Podmore’s wellbeing
New Zealand

‘I can’t recall’: Ex-Cycling NZ CEO blanks on meetings, chats about Podmore’s wellbeing

20 Nov 01:38 AM

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

Fire contained at Pāpāmoa shopping centre
New Zealand

Fire contained at Pāpāmoa shopping centre

20 Nov 01:34 AM

A fire investigator has been requested to attend the scene.

Santa's summer grotto and Mrs Claus' bar hop highlight festive fun
New Zealand

Santa's summer grotto and Mrs Claus' bar hop highlight festive fun

20 Nov 01:29 AM

Napier CBD to celebrate Christmas with a month of events, starting November 23.

Choppers help battle two scrub fires in northern Hawke's Bay, at least one suspicious
New Zealand

Choppers help battle two scrub fires in northern Hawke's Bay, at least one suspicious

20 Nov 01:18 AM

Choppers have helped firefighters battle two scrub fires near Wairoa. One is suspicious.

The man who can lift a grand piano
New Zealand

The man who can lift a grand piano

20 Nov 01:08 AM

Rich Farrell aims for top 10 finish at the world Strongman Games.

Report reveals massive growth for Turanga Health amid changing health sector
New Zealand

Report reveals massive growth for Turanga Health amid changing health sector

20 Nov 01:00 AM

'Turanga Health is essential for helping iwi enjoy sound good health throughout life.'

Wintry blast: Temps to plunge near freezing, rain, hail, late-season snow to lash south
New Zealand

Wintry blast: Temps to plunge near freezing, rain, hail, late-season snow to lash south

20 Nov 12:43 AM

If you're in Queenstown, be prepared for chilly 1C overnight temperatures tomorrow.

The Country: Alliance chair Mark Wynne on $95.8m loss
New Zealand

The Country: Alliance chair Mark Wynne on $95.8m loss

20 Nov 12:25 AM

Mark Wynne, Winston Peters, Anna Palairet, Farmer Tom Martin.

Community jumps to the aid of Taupō family after mobility van stolen
New Zealand

Community jumps to the aid of Taupō family after mobility van stolen

20 Nov 12:00 AM

The community rallies after disabled man's van stolen.

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New Zealand|crime

Boy, 8, killed in suspicious circumstances can now be named

19 Nov 11:52 PM

'Monster', was shouted in court as a 25-year-old woman appeared in relation to his death.

Kaitāia market stall gathering views and questions for 2025 Far North District Council election
New Zealand

Kaitāia market stall gathering views and questions for 2025 Far North District Council election

19 Nov 11:43 PM

Kaitāia man seeking voter feedback ahead of next year's local body elections

Faulkner family 'beyond grateful' for support after devastating woolshed fire
New Zealand

Faulkner family 'beyond grateful' for support after devastating woolshed fire

19 Nov 11:39 PM

The Faulkner family are beyond grateful for all the love and support after the fire.

'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt production
Business

'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt production

19 Nov 11:25 PM

Many workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.

Pony Express? Motorist stunned at 213km/h speeding ticket for horsefloat
New Zealand

Pony Express? Motorist stunned at 213km/h speeding ticket for horsefloat

19 Nov 11:20 PM

The police admit there was an issue with cameras detecting truck speeds at this site.

'It’s been one of those years': Farmlands records more losses
New Zealand

'It’s been one of those years': Farmlands records more losses

19 Nov 11:00 PM

The co-op has posted a $14.3 million net loss after tax for the year ended June 2024.

'She will be fantastic': 10yo dancer excited for role in Royal NZ Ballet show
New Zealand

'She will be fantastic': 10yo dancer excited for role in Royal NZ Ballet show

19 Nov 11:00 PM

'She was really excited when she was asked to do the part, as she loves performing.'

No jacket required: How this club has changed over 100 years
New Zealand

No jacket required: How this club has changed over 100 years

19 Nov 10:55 PM

The 100-year-old club in Rotorua that's still going strong.

Surf's up for farmers, thanks to $15,000 grant
New Zealand

Surf's up for farmers, thanks to $15,000 grant

19 Nov 10:47 PM

'While the concept is simple, the programme has proven to be life changing.'

Trials show how life beneath soil could be key to rejuvenating intensively farmed land
New Zealand

Trials show how life beneath soil could be key to rejuvenating intensively farmed land

19 Nov 10:17 PM

Early findings already delivering valuable insights that could transform soil health.

Portraits of faith: Artist tells nuns' stories in new book and exhibition
New Zealand

Portraits of faith: Artist tells nuns' stories in new book and exhibition

19 Nov 09:52 PM

Tairawhiti Museum hosts Margaret Hansen's tribute to her aunts.

Extending the lifespan of calves will create a new market for new protein source
Kahu

Extending the lifespan of calves will create a new market for new protein source

19 Nov 09:30 PM

New Zealand’s low-carbon beef production is set to accelerate.

Watch: Footage shows flames, smoke pouring from shed fire
New Zealand

Watch: Footage shows flames, smoke pouring from shed fire

19 Nov 09:20 PM

Five crews were called to the fire.

Napier keeps controversial site in strategy plan, Hastings votes no to building on fertile land
New Zealand

Napier keeps controversial site in strategy plan, Hastings votes no to building on fertile land

19 Nov 09:13 PM

Two proposed residential development sites in Havelock North were removed from the FDS.

Hawke’s Bay’s first Bitcoin ATM ‘performing well’, more on the way
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay’s first Bitcoin ATM ‘performing well’, more on the way

19 Nov 09:05 PM

Bitcoin has surged since the US election. Hawke's Bay now has its own Bitcoin ATM.

'Holy s***, call 111:' Learner driver feels 'terrible' for airborne crash that injured four
New Zealand|crime

'Holy s***, call 111:' Learner driver feels 'terrible' for airborne crash that injured four

19 Nov 08:16 PM

Craig Foliola's teen passenger spent a month in hospital but he's avoided a conviction.

Dairy boost with positive GDT result
New Zealand

Dairy boost with positive GDT result

19 Nov 08:15 PM

More good news following the 4.8% jump from the previous event two weeks ago.

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