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Will your area hit 30C? Soaring temps tipped as early taste of summer sweeps NZ
New Zealand

Will your area hit 30C? Soaring temps tipped as early taste of summer sweeps NZ

06 Nov 04:00 PM

Some areas are expected to reach near 30C in the coming days.

Prestigious Hamilton private school roll to include junior girls
New Zealand

Prestigious Hamilton private school roll to include junior girls

06 Nov 07:05 AM

It will admit junior girls from 2026 for the first time in its 65-year history.

'Should I kill him now?': Drunk man burns down ex's home, threatens new partner
New Zealand|crime

'Should I kill him now?': Drunk man burns down ex's home, threatens new partner

06 Nov 06:00 AM

The judge wasn't impressed with a request for a 70% discount saying it was 'unrealistic'.

'Get rid of it': Gisborne councillors discuss Grey St trial safety concerns with staff
New Zealand

'Get rid of it': Gisborne councillors discuss Grey St trial safety concerns with staff

06 Nov 03:38 AM

Protesters demand change as councillors debate Grey St intersection safety issues.

College unveils stunning $2.2 million gymnasium
New Zealand

College unveils stunning $2.2 million gymnasium

06 Nov 03:05 AM

Students wowed with the old gym's transformation.

Open day at Whatatutu fire station
New Zealand

Open day at Whatatutu fire station

06 Nov 02:34 AM

An open day will take place at the fire station on November 9.

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'There is no one dominant bank' – Rabobank tells politicians
Business

'There is no one dominant bank' – Rabobank tells politicians

06 Nov 02:07 AM

Board chairman discredits ComCom's suggestion Kiwibank could be a 'maverick' bank.

Premium
The problem with New Zealand's new red kiwifruit export offering
Business|companies

The problem with New Zealand's new red kiwifruit export offering

06 Nov 01:30 AM

Retaining a premium price in the future could be a problem, Zespri warns.

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New Zealand

This cider was an 'act of desperation' - now it's NZ's best

06 Nov 01:09 AM

Paul Paynter’s plum orchards fell into a 'watery grave and died' so he had to pivot.

Service station robbed by machete-wielding youths, police allege
New Zealand

Service station robbed by machete-wielding youths, police allege

06 Nov 12:30 AM

The offenders left in a stolen vehicle which they dumped nearby.

Fonterra's Miles Hurrell talks GDT on The Country
New Zealand

Fonterra's Miles Hurrell talks GDT on The Country

06 Nov 12:25 AM

Christopher Luxon, Miles Hurrell, Miranda Devine, and Annette O'Sullivan.

Watch: Car smashes through cafe's glass wall, sending customers scrambling
New Zealand

Watch: Car smashes through cafe's glass wall, sending customers scrambling

06 Nov 12:23 AM

The driver mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal while parking.

Four fire call-outs in Hawke's Bay this Guy Fawkes, Te Mata Peak summit quiet
New Zealand

Four fire call-outs in Hawke's Bay this Guy Fawkes, Te Mata Peak summit quiet

06 Nov 12:02 AM

Te Mata Peak had no issues, with its summit closing early each night this week.

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New Zealand

Car crashes into The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier

A car drove through the front of The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier, causing damage to the front of the store. Video / Supplied

Bay of Islands P&I Show is the oldest in NZ and back on Saturday
New Zealand

Bay of Islands P&I Show is the oldest in NZ and back on Saturday

05 Nov 11:00 PM

Bay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show on this Saturday.

National hīkoi opposed to Government bill to start in Far North
New Zealand

National hīkoi opposed to Government bill to start in Far North

05 Nov 11:00 PM

Anti-Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi starts at Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua on Monday.

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'Over the moon': The Black Caps' best player in India is finally treading his own path

05 Nov 11:00 PM

Being in and out has its challenges, Will Young says. Is this series his turning point?

Rāhui over upper Whangārei Harbour lifted
New Zealand

Rāhui over upper Whangārei Harbour lifted

05 Nov 09:51 PM

The rāhui was placed over the upper Whangārei Harbour on October 24.

'I’ll take the rap': Witness in murder trial to claim men confessed to shooting
New Zealand

'I’ll take the rap': Witness in murder trial to claim men confessed to shooting

05 Nov 09:46 PM

The Crown's key witness was ruled immune from prosecution in exchange for his evidence.

Jason Momoa made honorary citizen of Rotorua
New Zealand

Jason Momoa made honorary citizen of Rotorua

05 Nov 09:45 PM

Mayor Tania Tapsell described the moment as 'really special'.

Seven hours, 18 minutes: The joy of finishing IronMāori, from a nanny with 11 mokopuna
New Zealand

Seven hours, 18 minutes: The joy of finishing IronMāori, from a nanny with 11 mokopuna

05 Nov 09:44 PM

'I am collecting these medals as a legacy for my whānau for generations to come.'

Revealed: FreshChoice to open at site of closed Woolworths
New Zealand

Revealed: FreshChoice to open at site of closed Woolworths

05 Nov 09:25 PM

An advocates for locals concerned about having no supermarket welcome the news.

No longer 'a ripper of a season' for kiwifruit
New Zealand

No longer 'a ripper of a season' for kiwifruit

05 Nov 09:09 PM

Kiwifruit growers' enthusiasm for a terrific fruit-producing season has been tempered.

Opinion: This dam debate in Hawke's Bay - it is time to lift ourselves from the battles of yesteryear
New Zealand

Opinion: This dam debate in Hawke's Bay - it is time to lift ourselves from the battles of yesteryear

05 Nov 09:00 PM

Opinion: We are blessed in Hawke’s Bay, but face one cold-hard reality.

'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapse
New Zealand

'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapse

05 Nov 08:56 PM

Plus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.

Northlander the only validated gang member holding a firearms licence
New Zealand

Northlander the only validated gang member holding a firearms licence

05 Nov 08:32 PM

Only one gang member on NZ's National Gang List has an expired firearms licence.

Prices up 4.8% in latest GDT
New Zealand

Prices up 4.8% in latest GDT

05 Nov 08:15 PM

Only one product moved negatively at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.

Man attempted second home invasion after police no-show
New Zealand

Man attempted second home invasion after police no-show

05 Nov 07:58 PM

Three hours after terrifying invasion attempt, man tries to enter another home in street.

Family says coroner needs to correct mistake in findings
New Zealand

Family says coroner needs to correct mistake in findings

05 Nov 07:41 PM

Whanganui's Carmen Walker died following complications during a hospital procedure.

Coromandel walk a winner at Rural Women NZ Business Awards
New Zealand

Coromandel walk a winner at Rural Women NZ Business Awards

05 Nov 06:00 PM

Catherine Ward has created a public three-day walk through her family farm.

From seeds to giants: The transformation of Hawke's Bay's Little Redwoods
New Zealand

From seeds to giants: The transformation of Hawke's Bay's Little Redwoods

05 Nov 05:00 PM

Little Redwood Grove at Te Mata Park turns 50.

Tararua council to move chambers, saving ratepayers $91k a year
New Zealand

Tararua council to move chambers, saving ratepayers $91k a year

05 Nov 05:00 PM

TCC is relocating its chambers to Dannevirke Town Hall to save ratepayers money.

Emergency motel issues 'significantly worse' if contracts end now – Ministry
New Zealand

Emergency motel issues 'significantly worse' if contracts end now – Ministry

05 Nov 04:05 PM

The Government wants to keep operating them for another year.

Napier City Rovers' sights on National League glory
New Zealand

Napier City Rovers' sights on National League glory

05 Nov 04:00 PM

With three rounds to go, team remain in the hunt for grand final spot.

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