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New Zealand

Former police inspector offers to negotiate end to three-year Tom Phillips standoff

17 Nov 07:17 AM

The father and his three children were spotted in the Marokopa bush last month.

SH1 blocked in both directions as hīkoi protest heads towards Parliament
New Zealand

SH1 blocked in both directions as hīkoi protest heads towards Parliament

17 Nov 02:26 AM

Up to 30,000 protesters are expected to descend on Parliament on Tuesday.

Man in moderate condition after allegedly being stabbed twice in Whangārei
New Zealand

Man in moderate condition after allegedly being stabbed twice in Whangārei

17 Nov 02:23 AM

The man was taken to hospital with two stab wounds.

Police cordons erected around Napier Museum after discovery of strange bird-like ‘package’
New Zealand

Police cordons erected around Napier Museum after discovery of strange bird-like ‘package’

17 Nov 01:46 AM

By about 2pm, police determined the package posed no threat.

Mum hears screw or brace come loose during son's rollercoaster ride at A&P show
New Zealand

Mum hears screw or brace come loose during son's rollercoaster ride at A&P show

17 Nov 01:17 AM

A man fixed the rollercoaster by hand then carried on running it, the mother said.

Revealed: LED lights keep great white sharks away from surfers
New Zealand

Revealed: LED lights keep great white sharks away from surfers

17 Nov 12:17 AM

NZ’s 'Shark Man' supports the research but warns it's not foolproof.

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New Zealand

'Medication wasn't working': Mum fears anti-depressant contributed to 14yo's death

17 Nov 12:00 AM

Summer Mills-Metcalf took her own life in 2018 while taking fluoxetine.

'Just fantastic': Generous community gets Christmas Appeal off to roaring start
New Zealand

'Just fantastic': Generous community gets Christmas Appeal off to roaring start

16 Nov 11:22 PM

A week on from the appeal launch, the foodbank has had thousands of donations.

‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attack
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‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attack

16 Nov 10:54 PM

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Liam Dann: You’ll soon pay more for a block of cheese - and it’s good news

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He bought his first student flat at 18. Now he’s a professional investor

16 Nov 04:00 PM

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Opinion: Why finger limes are worth the splurge
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Opinion: Why finger limes are worth the splurge

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OPINION: These are the most gorgeous fruits I have tried in a long while.

Pastures Past: 'A terrible thing' - 1935 foot-and-mouth warning
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Pastures Past: 'A terrible thing' - 1935 foot-and-mouth warning

16 Nov 04:00 PM

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'Backlash': City-centre business faces drop in sales after road changes

16 Nov 04:00 PM

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New Zealand

'We are so grateful': Preschooler with brain tumour has skull-wedge reattached

16 Nov 04:00 PM

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Granddad's tragic and 'unnecessary' death after driver's licence suspended

16 Nov 04:00 PM

Questions over police alert to NZTA about 86-year-old driver.

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New Zealand

Vege tips: Grow spring onions, make potato salad

16 Nov 04:00 PM

OPINION: Spring onions are versatile but this dish is my favourite use for them.

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New Zealand

Watch: 'Spineless' – Officials warned Conservation Minister against Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing

16 Nov 04:00 PM

Six days after being told it would 'undermine' biodiversity, the Minister approved changes

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Bee on lookout for author and bug man at show

16 Nov 03:55 PM

Rachel Weston’s new book Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees is causing a buzz.

'Reckless, unlawful, irresponsible': Police furious at Tamaki's highway convoy
New Zealand

'Reckless, unlawful, irresponsible': Police furious at Tamaki's highway convoy

16 Nov 04:53 AM

Police say thousands of people were affected by Saturday's convoy.

Search underway after man walking dog falls into Manawatū River
New Zealand

Search underway after man walking dog falls into Manawatū River

16 Nov 04:05 AM

Police responded to the scene after reports the man got into trouble in the river.

Prisoner launched shank attack on fellow inmate in exercise yard
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Prisoner launched shank attack on fellow inmate in exercise yard

16 Nov 02:00 AM

He then hid the shank inside a milk carton in a rubbish bin.

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Homicide investigation: Boy, 8, dies in hospital; woman charged with assault

16 Nov 12:37 AM

A woman, 25, has been charged with assault.

Taupō production of The 39 Steps clears out Zony Awards
New Zealand

Taupō production of The 39 Steps clears out Zony Awards

15 Nov 10:30 PM

The play won eight award categories.

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New Zealand

Waikanae Beach couple showcase artistic talents

15 Nov 06:00 PM

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Family given temporary reprieve after council threatened to bulldoze home
New Zealand

Family given temporary reprieve after council threatened to bulldoze home

15 Nov 05:45 PM

Earlier, Steve Hart, his wife and his four daughters had until Monday to leave the house.

Sea Cadet Corps grows thanks to Hamilton warrant officer
New Zealand

Sea Cadet Corps grows thanks to Hamilton warrant officer

15 Nov 05:30 PM

Warrant Officer Cadet Oliver Evans, 18, wins the Cadet of the Year 2024.

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New Zealand

Traffic mayhem expected as Brian Tamaki convoy to head up SH1 to Auckland

15 Nov 05:27 PM

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki is leading a convoy up SH1.

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Rethinking retirement - why playing it too safe could cost you: Nick Stewart

15 Nov 05:00 PM

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John Jenkins: Prestissimo’s win adds to breeding windfall for Hastings owner
New Zealand

John Jenkins: Prestissimo’s win adds to breeding windfall for Hastings owner

15 Nov 05:00 PM

OPINION: Three-year-old recorded a win at only her second start.

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New Zealand

Sand mining concerns grow as Bream Bay project could be fast-tracked

15 Nov 05:00 PM

The fast-track process may hand 'the keys to the coastline' to the sand miner, some fear.

The Hawke's Bay artists creating kiwi sculptures for a trail in Napier
New Zealand

The Hawke's Bay artists creating kiwi sculptures for a trail in Napier

15 Nov 05:00 PM

Two local artists join the Kiwi Art Trail's team creating giant sculptures.

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New Zealand

The Hawke's Bay pop teen whose TikTok success has captured the eye of Los Angeles

15 Nov 05:00 PM

From her honest songwriting and stage presence, Liberty’s songs are resonating.

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