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No pokies for pool hall: Venue struggles after liquor license loss
New Zealand

No pokies for pool hall: Venue struggles after liquor license loss

15 May 05:00 AM

Welcome Bay Tavern reopened as an alcohol-free pool hall, then lost its gaming licence.

Vinery Lane renovation
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Vinery Lane renovation

The Vinery Lane eco-renovation has transformed the inner-city Whangārei building.

Their adopted pig charmed the world. Then their romance crumbled
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Their adopted pig charmed the world. Then their romance crumbled

15 May 03:45 AM

Esther's dads, Jenkins and Walter, founded a 20ha sanctuary for her and other animals.

'Job well done': Sanford doubles half year profit
New Zealand

'Job well done': Sanford doubles half year profit

15 May 03:22 AM

The result comes off the back of good returns for Sanford's salmon farming operation.

'Strong future': Accor reveals vision for iconic Taupō resort
Travel news

'Strong future': Accor reveals vision for iconic Taupō resort

15 May 03:00 AM

The company is taking over management of Wairakei Resort from its Malaysia-based owners.

Vandal chops down nīkau tree at heart of public picnic artwork in Haumoana
New Zealand

Vandal chops down nīkau tree at heart of public picnic artwork in Haumoana

15 May 02:58 AM

Artist Josh Lancaster designed the table as a place for nature and humanity to co-exist.

'Power of Te Ao Māori': Head girl's inspiring speech wins national award
New Zealand

'Power of Te Ao Māori': Head girl's inspiring speech wins national award

15 May 02:00 AM

She delivered her speech in te reo Māori about embracing diversity.

Little Big Markets a launchpad for thriving businesses
New Zealand

Little Big Markets a launchpad for thriving businesses

15 May 02:00 AM

The Little Big Markets began 16 years ago to support small businesses.

Homicide investigation launched after crash kills 30yo woman
Crime

Homicide investigation launched after crash kills 30yo woman

15 May 01:46 AM

Police were alerted to the Hamilton incident at 9.30am.

Farm succession on The Country
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Farm succession on The Country

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Jo Luxton, Peter Newbold, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Sean Laidlaw and Sebastian Champman.

Police condemn 'hurtful' rumours after child deaths in Cambridge
New Zealand

Police condemn 'hurtful' rumours after child deaths in Cambridge

15 May 12:55 AM

The Schick family is raising funds for emergency services on Givealittle page.

‘We need more writers who can just remember’, says Ockham-winning wahine professor
New Zealand

‘We need more writers who can just remember’, says Ockham-winning wahine professor

15 May 12:54 AM

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Business

Butter prices soar 65%, driving food cost higher, new data shows

14 May 11:23 PM

Stats NZ's selected prices index includes power, rent, food and travel.

'It's extreme': Water rates hike sparks anger in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

'It's extreme': Water rates hike sparks anger in Hawke's Bay

14 May 11:11 PM

Mayor Walker says the rate hike is due to past underinvestment and growing regulations.

'Shaken': Worker threatened with weapon as two bottle stores robbed
New Zealand|crime

'Shaken': Worker threatened with weapon as two bottle stores robbed

14 May 09:18 PM

The first robbery was in Napier about 5.10pm, the second soon afterwards in Hastings.

'Reality of change': 106yo school in path of new highway faces relocation
New Zealand|education

'Reality of change': 106yo school in path of new highway faces relocation

14 May 09:15 PM

Tauriko School will remain open throughout construction and any relocation.

Canterbury dairy farm's innovative bid to improve soil health
New Zealand

Canterbury dairy farm's innovative bid to improve soil health

14 May 09:12 PM

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Police investigate 'suspicious' fire after Te Puke shed blaze
New Zealand

Police investigate 'suspicious' fire after Te Puke shed blaze

14 May 09:10 PM

Two fire crews battled the fire.

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Gin, lavender, and life for a Lotto executive

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New Zealand

One person seriously injured in midnight fight in Katikati

14 May 08:03 PM

Those involved in the fracas left the scene before police arrived.

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14,000 hay bales go up in flames on Ashburton farm

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Smoke is blowing over State Highway 1 from the fire.

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'We wanted more': Four mums start their own health hub in rural town

14 May 06:00 PM

The clinic's family-friendly flexibility could help solve healthcare worker shortage.

On The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato Hone
New Zealand

On The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato Hone

14 May 06:00 PM

Kaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ

'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform
New Zealand

'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform

14 May 05:00 PM

$153 million is allocated to establish 50 charter schools over four years.

Property resellers pocket $280k average profit despite market dip
Business

Property resellers pocket $280k average profit despite market dip

14 May 05:00 PM

The median profit gain in Auckland for house resales was $356,000.

 Council euthanises 56 dogs in two months
New Zealand

Council euthanises 56 dogs in two months

14 May 05:00 PM

FNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.

200 new retirement homes coming to Putāruru as Overdale Estate hits stage two
New Zealand

200 new retirement homes coming to Putāruru as Overdale Estate hits stage two

14 May 05:00 PM

Ground first broke on the $200m, 400-home Overdale Estate development in 2022.

Opinion: Why mallard ducks are more than just a pretty nuisance
Opinion

Opinion: Why mallard ducks are more than just a pretty nuisance

14 May 05:00 PM

Opinion: A duck season drone raises questions on wildlife management and costs.

Coromandel baches for under $1m - entry-level holiday homes dropping in price
Property

Coromandel baches for under $1m - entry-level holiday homes dropping in price

14 May 08:10 AM

Why now could be the best time to buy in the holiday town, say agents.

Taser probe: Attack with mystery device prompts hunt for woman
New Zealand

Taser probe: Attack with mystery device prompts hunt for woman

14 May 06:00 AM

The suspect fired the probe from a black object, possibly a Taser.

'No one to save me': Woman claims before trial suddenly halted
Crime

'No one to save me': Woman claims before trial suddenly halted

14 May 04:58 AM

Complainant alleges the abuse began the day she came into the man's care.

Person seriously injured after bull attack at Canterbury farm
New Zealand

Person seriously injured after bull attack at Canterbury farm

14 May 04:54 AM

A rescue helicopter and several Hato Hone St John staff are attending the scene in Oxford.

Govt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaul
Politics

Govt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaul

14 May 04:34 AM

Barry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.

'Does not conform': NZTA, minister say 'taihoa' to te reo Māori stop-go sign
New Zealand

'Does not conform': NZTA, minister say 'taihoa' to te reo Māori stop-go sign

14 May 04:17 AM

The te reo sign read 'Taihoa' and 'Haere' instead of 'Stop' and 'Go'.

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