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New Zealand

'Virtually nothing is wasted': The art of taxidermy

15 Nov 04:01 PM

“Very little of the actual animal is used in the taxidermy,” Mark Walker says.

‘This baby is going to be so loved’: Woman's 'super-selfless deed' for couple
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‘This baby is going to be so loved’: Woman's 'super-selfless deed' for couple

15 Nov 04:00 PM

Despite complications, Colthurst plans to deliver a healthy baby to the supportive couple.

Drink-driver who hit pedestrian fails to avoid conviction despite deportation fear
New Zealand

Drink-driver who hit pedestrian fails to avoid conviction despite deportation fear

15 Nov 04:00 PM

He was four times over the limit but initially claimed he only had 2 beers.

'Catastrophic fall from grace': Whanganui teacher groomed two students
New Zealand

'Catastrophic fall from grace': Whanganui teacher groomed two students

15 Nov 04:00 PM

The man went on to have sex with one of the teenage girls.

Trump, tariffs, and NZ's forestry industry: Marcus Musson
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Trump, tariffs, and NZ's forestry industry: Marcus Musson

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Opinion: 'Good' is great in rural conversations
New Zealand

Opinion: 'Good' is great in rural conversations

15 Nov 04:00 PM

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'Urgent' issue for business travellers revealed in Rotorua survey
New Zealand

'Urgent' issue for business travellers revealed in Rotorua survey

15 Nov 04:00 PM

Rotorua Airport and Air NZ say they are working to address challenges.

'We get together and we smash goals': Mamaku backs brigade's foodbank drive
New Zealand

'We get together and we smash goals': Mamaku backs brigade's foodbank drive

15 Nov 03:51 PM

Volunteer fire brigade starts the giving season right.

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All Whites

Wood strikes twice as All Whites romp past Vanuatu

15 Nov 08:34 AM

The All Whites earned their biggest win in 20 years to take a step towards the World Cup.

'Taken too soon': Fundraiser for family mourning Hamilton train crash victim
New Zealand

'Taken too soon': Fundraiser for family mourning Hamilton train crash victim

15 Nov 06:27 AM

Shylin Huirama-Osborne, 26, was one of three killed in a car-train collision.

Councillor urges change: Treat disabled and elderly as equals
New Zealand

Councillor urges change: Treat disabled and elderly as equals

15 Nov 05:00 AM

Councillor Sam Bennett calls for better accessibility in Taranaki, citing 'second-class' treatment.

'This is a woman who lies:' Fake landlord scams desperate family before Christmas
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'This is a woman who lies:' Fake landlord scams desperate family before Christmas

15 Nov 04:21 AM

Judge: 'How can you take that money and deceive people who are so desperate?'

Haka highlights tensions between Māori tikanga and rules of Parliament
Kahu

Haka highlights tensions between Māori tikanga and rules of Parliament

15 Nov 04:03 AM

Extraordinary display of protest interrupted the first vote on the Treaty Principles Bill.

Waikato country music duo scoop up six award nominations in US
New Zealand

Waikato country music duo scoop up six award nominations in US

15 Nov 04:00 AM

The duo won Best New Artist at HUGS Radio Awards, nominated for six US awards.

From First XV to centennial: HSOB's rich rugby history in Gisborne
New Zealand

From First XV to centennial: HSOB's rich rugby history in Gisborne

15 Nov 03:39 AM

HSOB celebrates its centennial with events at Anzac St clubrooms from March 28-30, 2025.

'Kill' Bill: Rotorua hīkoi leg sends strong message to Parliament
New Zealand

'Kill' Bill: Rotorua hīkoi leg sends strong message to Parliament

15 Nov 03:32 AM

Hīkoi mō te Tiriti is just the start of the call to action, organisers say.

'Women make great leaders': Uplifting event boosts women’s leadership skills
New Zealand

'Women make great leaders': Uplifting event boosts women’s leadership skills

15 Nov 03:15 AM

The Leading Ladies Northland event encouraged women to push aside self-doubt.

New design plans wanted for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centre
New Zealand

New design plans wanted for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centre

15 Nov 03:01 AM

Tauranga City Council has paused plans for the $105m Memorial Park aquatic facility

$3b opportunity: Nearly 9000 hectares set aside for Southland aquaculture
New Zealand

$3b opportunity: Nearly 9000 hectares set aside for Southland aquaculture

15 Nov 02:56 AM

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones announce five new Aquaculture Settlement Areas.

Hawke’s Bay regional councillors oppose iwi-led housing plan in Napier over ‘severe flooding risks’
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay regional councillors oppose iwi-led housing plan in Napier over ‘severe flooding risks’

15 Nov 02:41 AM

Council proposes to remove housing development from future plans due to risk.

'So much emotion': Father and sons first on crash scene where mother died
New Zealand

'So much emotion': Father and sons first on crash scene where mother died

15 Nov 02:26 AM

Fenz will perform a guard of honour for the funeral of Himitangi Beach woman Dianne Dear.

How the world reacted to the Treaty Principles Bill debate
Kahu

How the world reacted to the Treaty Principles Bill debate

15 Nov 02:15 AM

The national hīkoi and Parliament's suspension over a haka are garnering headlines.

Tairāwhiti unites for hīkoi, demanding Government listen to Māori voices
Kahu

Tairāwhiti unites for hīkoi, demanding Government listen to Māori voices

15 Nov 02:14 AM

Haley Maxwell: 'I wanted to make sure the Tairāwhiti were on the map. Toitū Te Tiriti.'

Hamilton excited to host All Whites for the first time
New Zealand

Hamilton excited to host All Whites for the first time

15 Nov 02:01 AM

The national football team will play Vanuatu today.

Opinon: Farmer wins South Island gumboot throwing title
New Zealand

Opinon: Farmer wins South Island gumboot throwing title

15 Nov 02:00 AM

OPINION: Gumboot throwing is a bit of art and harder than you think.

Helicopter helps quell Mohaka bush fire
New Zealand

Helicopter helps quell Mohaka bush fire

15 Nov 01:28 AM

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The Country at the Christchurch Show
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The Country at the Christchurch Show

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'Sharing joy': Tauranga Crossing's Christmas gift for struggling families
New Zealand

'Sharing joy': Tauranga Crossing's Christmas gift for struggling families

15 Nov 01:13 AM

Tauranga Crossing is giving back to those in need.

DNA test: Cold case mum's pain after mystery remains found
New Zealand

DNA test: Cold case mum's pain after mystery remains found

15 Nov 01:11 AM

The remains were discovered in a rural area of Waikato earlier this week.

Coromandel musician hand-picked by Everclear for Summer Concert Tour
New Zealand

Coromandel musician hand-picked by Everclear for Summer Concert Tour

15 Nov 01:08 AM

All local support acts have been selected by Everclear founder Art Alexakis.

Pitch imperfect: Vanuatu train on patched-up field to face in-form Chris Wood
Sport|football

Pitch imperfect: Vanuatu train on patched-up field to face in-form Chris Wood

15 Nov 12:50 AM

Stopping the All Whites striker will be a big challenge for Vanuatu captain Brian Kaltak.

Drag queens, divas, disco and dizzying costume changes: Priscilla production a fabulous romp
New Zealand

Drag queens, divas, disco and dizzying costume changes: Priscilla production a fabulous romp

15 Nov 12:45 AM

Kim Parkinson reviews Musical Theatre Gisborne's production, directed by Dean McKerras

Woman's despair when car pinched, pet dog stolen as well
New Zealand

Woman's despair when car pinched, pet dog stolen as well

14 Nov 11:41 PM

Dog owner says beloved pet was thrown to the ground and injured.

Volunteer firefighters face nightmare: Family member in crash
New Zealand

Volunteer firefighters face nightmare: Family member in crash

14 Nov 11:13 PM

Mother's two children and husband were among the first on the scene of the crash.

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