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Awards honour outstanding achievements of Northland businesses and individuals
New Zealand

Awards honour outstanding achievements of Northland businesses and individuals

01 Nov 04:00 PM

Northland Waste has been recognised for its people-focused growth in this year's awards.

Mum's mission to give grieving families a unique keepsake of their lost little loved one
New Zealand

Mum's mission to give grieving families a unique keepsake of their lost little loved one

01 Nov 04:00 PM

Julie Tapp began her work after her son, Ezra, drowned in 2014.

Kākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claims
New Zealand

Kākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claims

01 Nov 04:00 PM

Animal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.

'Living life as normal' Street attack survivor makes remarkable comeback
New Zealand

'Living life as normal' Street attack survivor makes remarkable comeback

01 Nov 04:00 PM

Rob Ludlow spent months in hospital and rehab following a street attack. Look at him now.

'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business success
New Zealand

'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business success

01 Nov 04:00 PM

Clare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.

'Disgusting': Toddler hospitalised multiple times due to mouldy rental
New Zealand

'Disgusting': Toddler hospitalised multiple times due to mouldy rental

01 Nov 04:00 PM

Tenancy Tribunal backs her mum, who says her child's health has been permanent affected.

Kiwi freeride skier big victory on world stage
New Zealand

Kiwi freeride skier big victory on world stage

01 Nov 04:00 PM

'You just have no idea what it’s going to look like on a camera.'

'F*** off:' Meth mum's sentencing delayed after she arrived at court in 'drug-fuelled state'
New Zealand|crime

'F*** off:' Meth mum's sentencing delayed after she arrived at court in 'drug-fuelled state'

01 Nov 07:00 AM

Lilly Quigley reappeared this week with a judge noting she looked better than last time.

'I panicked ... I knew couldn't help him': Was man's death an accident or murder?
Crime

'I panicked ... I knew couldn't help him': Was man's death an accident or murder?

01 Nov 05:41 AM

Bob Kleiman's body was found the day after he was shot in the head.

US election: View from the Bay of Plenty
New Zealand

US election: View from the Bay of Plenty

01 Nov 04:28 AM

US division intensifies as the 2024 election looms.

From tired to jazzed up: Gisborne’s main street’s spring clean
New Zealand

From tired to jazzed up: Gisborne’s main street’s spring clean

01 Nov 04:07 AM

Donations include paint, plywood, and supplies, as local artists create a town mural.

Greta’s tragic end: Levin woman calls for firework notifications
New Zealand

Greta’s tragic end: Levin woman calls for firework notifications

01 Nov 04:00 AM

SPCA warns loud noises can frighten animals, leading to injuries, stress, and even death.

Report card: How Rotorua Lakes Council scored over past year
New Zealand

Report card: How Rotorua Lakes Council scored over past year

01 Nov 04:00 AM

The mayor also shared a message.

Cruise ships pump $5m into Tairāwhiti economy
New Zealand

Cruise ships pump $5m into Tairāwhiti economy

01 Nov 03:11 AM

Drop in ship visits expected to costly NZ

Firefighters brace for busy Guy Fawkes, urge safe celebrations
New Zealand

Firefighters brace for busy Guy Fawkes, urge safe celebrations

01 Nov 03:00 AM

Fire and Emergency NZ have said fires caused by fireworks are mostly preventable.

1.4km a day 'marathon' to raise funds for Cancer Society
New Zealand

1.4km a day 'marathon' to raise funds for Cancer Society

01 Nov 01:56 AM

GEC Cancer Society recommends 1.4km Gisborne seaside route for fundraiser

September red meat exports reflect complex global conditions
New Zealand

September red meat exports reflect complex global conditions

01 Nov 01:30 AM

Meat Industry Association says there's still demand, but supplies have been constrained.

New council catamaran to expand team's maritime patrolling range
New Zealand

New council catamaran to expand team's maritime patrolling range

01 Nov 01:23 AM

Waikato Regional Council’s new $230,00 vessel, Tūtaia, has been launched in Whitianga.

Serious injuries after quad bike crash near Taradale, Napier
New Zealand

Serious injuries after quad bike crash near Taradale, Napier

01 Nov 01:15 AM

Two people, one in a serious condition and one moderate, were taken to hospital.

'Rotovegas you're in trouble, baby': Momoa warms up for Rotorua show
New Zealand

'Rotovegas you're in trouble, baby': Momoa warms up for Rotorua show

01 Nov 12:43 AM

The Hollywood star is keen to introduce his bandmates to sulphur and 'group bathing'.

'Total arrogance': Endangered chicks found dead in tyre tracks on Hawke’s Bay wetland
New Zealand

'Total arrogance': Endangered chicks found dead in tyre tracks on Hawke’s Bay wetland

01 Nov 12:04 AM

HBRC does not allow motor bikes of any description where the birds' bodies were found.

The Country: Todd McClay on new trade agreement
New Zealand

The Country: Todd McClay on new trade agreement

01 Nov 12:03 AM

Todd McClay, Michael Every, Nadia Lim, Carlos Bagrie, Chris Brandolino, Barry Soper.

Lost legacy: Alliance Plant closure hits founding families hard
New Zealand

Lost legacy: Alliance Plant closure hits founding families hard

01 Nov 12:02 AM

The Alliance processing plant axed 600 jobs last month, closing after 139 years.

Far North woman plunging 3.6km for Drop for Youth charity event
New Zealand

Far North woman plunging 3.6km for Drop for Youth charity event

31 Oct 11:51 PM

Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North staffer jumping from plane for youth charity.

IronMāori headlines huge weekend in the Bay
New Zealand

IronMāori headlines huge weekend in the Bay

31 Oct 10:38 PM

A second weekend in a row of huge visitor numbers in Hawke's Bay.

'The books are a bit grim': Council faces $17m deficit
New Zealand

'The books are a bit grim': Council faces $17m deficit

31 Oct 10:37 PM

The council was presented with a dire 2023/2024 annual report.

Farm cadet training facility for Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

Farm cadet training facility for Hawke's Bay

31 Oct 10:20 PM

The training facility will be at a 3600ha sheep and beef farm, Moeangiangi.

The last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loom
New Zealand

The last house on the street: Cyclone survivors who didn’t take buyout stuck as looters loom

31 Oct 10:18 PM

Mike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.

Disaster Relief Fund Trust received $3.1m in public donations
New Zealand

Disaster Relief Fund Trust received $3.1m in public donations

31 Oct 10:09 PM

Trustees thank community for 'kindness and generosity'; 561 applications supported

Westpac community banker operates every second Tuesday in Wairoa
New Zealand

Westpac community banker operates every second Tuesday in Wairoa

31 Oct 10:01 PM

Trial banking service in Wairoa

Magpies chief becomes an Aussie Knight - Tyrone Thompson joins the NRL
New Zealand

Magpies chief becomes an Aussie Knight - Tyrone Thompson joins the NRL

31 Oct 09:49 PM

Speculation on Thompson's possible move to rugby league started a year ago.

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Business

Zespri's grim warning over rogue Chinese production of NZ gold kiwifruit

31 Oct 09:06 PM

Pirate kiwifruit: Zespri challenged in identifying where the fruit is going.

Why A Night Before Christmas event was cancelled
New Zealand

Why A Night Before Christmas event was cancelled

31 Oct 09:00 PM

The organisers say they did not want to charge admission to the free family event.

Te Puna School Country Fair is back in business
New Zealand

Te Puna School Country Fair is back in business

31 Oct 09:00 PM

Covid pandemic lockdown forced the fair into mothballs four years ago.

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