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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

15 Nov 12:45 AM

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

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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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New Zealand

Christmas Cheer Appeal calls for donations for thousands in need

14 Nov 11:02 PM

Napier and Hastings' Christmas appeals aim to support thousands of people this season.

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New Zealand

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Margo's penguin experience: Wainui students turn it into a book.

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New Zealand

New Lotto millionaire bought only two tickets before striking it rich

14 Nov 10:52 PM

The winners, an Auckland family and a Tauranga couple, pocketed $5.25 million each.

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New Zealand

Treaty bill hīkoi: Estimated 10,000 march through Rotorua

14 Nov 10:39 PM

Fenton St was blocked as the hīkoi went through.

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New Zealand

Firefighters called to Hastings CBD as smoke spotted out top of building

14 Nov 10:00 PM

Fire crews were quickly on the scene and it appeared to be under control within minutes.

'Watching pornos a reason to go to jail': Barbs fly between senior Māori MPs over haka row
New Zealand|politics

'Watching pornos a reason to go to jail': Barbs fly between senior Māori MPs over haka row

14 Nov 09:59 PM

Rawiri Waititi defends party's MP after she copped criticism from Shane Jones.

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New Zealand

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14 Nov 09:45 PM

Emma Upton combines passion for running and charity.

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New Zealand

Treaty bill 'a childish projection': Hīkoi supporters vocal in Hawke’s Bay

14 Nov 09:33 PM

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'They’re welcomed, gumboots and all': Waihou's rural coffee haven

14 Nov 08:45 PM

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New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay Canoe Club: 50 years of paddling up and downstream

14 Nov 08:43 PM

The canoe club was set up for white-water canoeing and rafting in rivers.

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Golden water heroes in the Bay

14 Nov 07:08 PM

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New Zealand

Building reforms offer ‘massive opportunity’ – council boss

14 Nov 07:00 PM

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Treaty Principles Bill vote: How the fiery debate led to MP being suspended, another kicked out

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Bill Robertson: Pack the park – a Napier City Rovers rallying cry
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Bill Robertson: Pack the park – a Napier City Rovers rallying cry

14 Nov 05:00 PM

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New Zealand

'It just kept getting bigger': Teens plan epic 800km Cape to Cape journey

14 Nov 04:03 PM

Adventuring from the East to West Cape, three boys have turned an idea into reality.

'Sweet', 'glamorous' or Harry Potter: The reasons behind Gisborne's most popular pet names
New Zealand

'Sweet', 'glamorous' or Harry Potter: The reasons behind Gisborne's most popular pet names

14 Nov 04:00 PM

Residents share why names like Bella or Luna were best for their furry friends.

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New Zealand|crime

Whānau of slain grandfather devastated by killer's 'ridiculous' sentence

14 Nov 04:00 PM

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Teens embark on 800km Cape to Cape charity journey

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'Total invasion': Woman pawned arson-hit couple's stolen sentimental items
New Zealand

'Total invasion': Woman pawned arson-hit couple's stolen sentimental items

14 Nov 04:00 PM

The couple were away visiting a close relative with cancer when burglars struck.

$20 to visit NZ’s most iconic places, including for Kiwis? Govt considers new charges
Politics

$20 to visit NZ’s most iconic places, including for Kiwis? Govt considers new charges

14 Nov 04:00 PM

'I would find it very hard to charge Kiwi kids.'

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Stock takes

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New low-cost rentals in Whangārei to tackle housing crisis
New Zealand

New low-cost rentals in Whangārei to tackle housing crisis

14 Nov 04:00 PM

Ten new houses in Whangārei will be offered at 80% of the market rental.

'A lot of tears': Organisation helping single-parent families closes after 65 years
New Zealand

'A lot of tears': Organisation helping single-parent families closes after 65 years

14 Nov 04:00 PM

It is still making sure kids have Christmas presents this year.

Police name trio 'tragically taken' in Hamilton train crash
New Zealand

Police name trio 'tragically taken' in Hamilton train crash

14 Nov 06:22 AM

The three victims were inside the vehicle when it was in a collision with a train.

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New Zealand

'Sickening': Female preschool teacher charged with possessing child abuse images

14 Nov 03:59 AM

The teacher has been in court and has been granted interim name suppression.

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