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Opinion: 'Death by 1000 cuts to Te Tiriti o Waitangi' - Hūhana Lyndon, Green MP
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Opinion: 'Death by 1000 cuts to Te Tiriti o Waitangi' - Hūhana Lyndon, Green MP

05 Nov 04:00 PM

OPINION: When an apology is at odds with actions, then those words are empty.

Northland beach town to get another 380 houses with The Rise development
New Zealand

Northland beach town to get another 380 houses with The Rise development

05 Nov 04:00 PM

Mangawhai's population has doubled in the last 10 years, with more new homes coming.

'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school
New Zealand

'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school

05 Nov 04:00 PM

The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.

Kiwi teacher accused of sexually assaulting six students is fighting extradition from UK
New Zealand|education

Kiwi teacher accused of sexually assaulting six students is fighting extradition from UK

05 Nov 08:37 AM

Allegations - raised after former student’s suicide - relate to a former Murupara teacher.

'Forever in our hearts': Victims of bus, truck crash near Marton named by police
New Zealand

'Forever in our hearts': Victims of bus, truck crash near Marton named by police

05 Nov 07:10 AM

'His journey was just beginning as it is for so many of us.'

Young cannabis seller turns over $500,000 in sales in nine weeks
New Zealand|crime

Young cannabis seller turns over $500,000 in sales in nine weeks

05 Nov 07:00 AM

The 23-year-old appealed his sentence saying jail would hinder his ability to be a dad.

Teen who OD'd was sent home, parents told to 'keep an eye on her' as crisis team unavailable
New Zealand

Teen who OD'd was sent home, parents told to 'keep an eye on her' as crisis team unavailable

05 Nov 06:00 AM

Ataria Heta later died of a suspected suicide. Her family want more help for teens.

On the road again! Join us for the Great NZ Road Trip
New Zealand

On the road again! Join us for the Great NZ Road Trip

05 Nov 05:52 AM

We're celebrating the best of New Zealand as we head into the 2024-25 summer.

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New Zealand|crime

'I'm still scared': Hospitalised bottle store worker still fearful after violent burglary

05 Nov 05:00 AM

'It’s been nearly a year and I still feel uncomfortable. I want to forget about it all.'

Plan to turn showgrounds land, and some homes, into floodway to protect Wairoa
New Zealand

Plan to turn showgrounds land, and some homes, into floodway to protect Wairoa

05 Nov 05:00 AM

A plan has been devised to unleash the Wairoa River during heavy rain with a new floodway.

How this month's Waikato roadworks could affect you
New Zealand

How this month's Waikato roadworks could affect you

05 Nov 04:55 AM

Full closures on SH1 Ngāruawāhia this month; expect delays and detours.

'Nightmare': Dave Letele says foodbank won’t last to Christmas after tonnes of meat destroyed
New Zealand

'Nightmare': Dave Letele says foodbank won’t last to Christmas after tonnes of meat destroyed

05 Nov 04:31 AM

'It’s like the last straw to break my back ... It's like a kick in the guts.'

Police Commissioner's secret call with Brian Tamaki revealed at lockdown breach trial
Crime

Police Commissioner's secret call with Brian Tamaki revealed at lockdown breach trial

05 Nov 04:23 AM

Coster offered masks for Tamaki's protest, warned of backlash if rules were broken.

Mural magic: Kiwi artists bring life to Gisborne's city centre
New Zealand

Mural magic: Kiwi artists bring life to Gisborne's city centre

05 Nov 04:12 AM

Residents 'spruce up' the city’s derelict spaces with paint and scrubbing brushes.

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New Zealand

Could this plant be the next coffee alternative?

05 Nov 03:39 AM

If everything goes to plan Zoffee should be on the shelves within 18 to 24 months.

Waihirere Domain revamp: Pool removal and new facilities ahead
New Zealand

Waihirere Domain revamp: Pool removal and new facilities ahead

05 Nov 03:14 AM

New Waihirere Domain plan includes improved facilities; pool removal set for months.

Tiny Northland plant at big risk of extinction judged a NZ favourite
New Zealand

Tiny Northland plant at big risk of extinction judged a NZ favourite

05 Nov 02:00 AM

A tiny and very rare Northland lake plant, Trithuria inconspicua, has been voted ‘New Zeal

Feedback sought on alcohol-free area in the Mount
New Zealand

Feedback sought on alcohol-free area in the Mount

05 Nov 01:55 AM

The temporary alcohol-free area was first introduced in December 2018.

Trio who allegedly left man for dead on the side of Waikato road can be named
New Zealand|crime

Trio who allegedly left man for dead on the side of Waikato road can be named

05 Nov 01:53 AM

The fourth accused has two weeks to decide whether his name will be kept secret.

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Business

Fonterra now strong enough to make capital return aside from consumer business sale: new report

05 Nov 01:36 AM

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'Where we’ve always wanted to be': $10.5m supermarket opens in Pāpāmoa
New Zealand

'Where we’ve always wanted to be': $10.5m supermarket opens in Pāpāmoa

05 Nov 12:53 AM

The supermarket owner's daughter played a special role at the official opening.

Rāhui remains in place as search for missing 83-year-old swimmer continues
New Zealand

Rāhui remains in place as search for missing 83-year-old swimmer continues

05 Nov 12:45 AM

The rāhui prevents people from fishing, netting and taking shellfish.

Ōpōtiki gang raids: Labour’s Peeni Henare says inquiry needed
Politics

Ōpōtiki gang raids: Labour’s Peeni Henare says inquiry needed

05 Nov 12:41 AM

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New $20m rescue helicopter to boost Hawke’s Bay's lifesaving missions
New Zealand

New $20m rescue helicopter to boost Hawke’s Bay's lifesaving missions

05 Nov 12:12 AM

Aircraft ordered and due to arrive and begin operating in September 2026.

Napier man challenges insurer over flood hazard maps, gets premium discount
New Zealand

Napier man challenges insurer over flood hazard maps, gets premium discount

05 Nov 12:03 AM

Call for greater transparency on where insurers get their information from.

'We saw it breach about 30 times': Humpback whale delights fishermen
New Zealand

'We saw it breach about 30 times': Humpback whale delights fishermen

04 Nov 11:51 PM

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More than 500 new homes planned for Hastings suburb
New Zealand

More than 500 new homes planned for Hastings suburb

04 Nov 11:27 PM

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$3 billion deal: 'Significant' implications for Fonterra
Business

$3 billion deal: 'Significant' implications for Fonterra

04 Nov 11:27 PM

Independent bank cites potential financial consequences as well as benefits.

'Adored' 16-year-old girl named as victim of fatal Palmerston North crash
New Zealand

'Adored' 16-year-old girl named as victim of fatal Palmerston North crash

04 Nov 11:01 PM

The teenager was remembered by her loved ones in an obituary today.

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NZ farmers face better outlook, but China still a risk – RBNZ
Business

NZ farmers face better outlook, but China still a risk – RBNZ

04 Nov 10:39 PM

Sentiment in the agriculture sector has improved since mid-2023.

One region pushing 30C: Widespread warm temperatures forecast this week
New Zealand

One region pushing 30C: Widespread warm temperatures forecast this week

04 Nov 10:16 PM

The whole of New Zealand is in for some abnormal spring warmth toward the end of the week.

More than half of Hauraki ratepayers happy with council performance
New Zealand

More than half of Hauraki ratepayers happy with council performance

04 Nov 10:03 PM

The results of the council's annual satisfaction survey are out.

Kaipara councillor wears a Mickey Mouse T-shirt to meetings over 'worrying state of democracy'
New Zealand

Kaipara councillor wears a Mickey Mouse T-shirt to meetings over 'worrying state of democracy'

04 Nov 10:00 PM

The mayor disagrees with the councillor's comments.

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