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EVES and McDowell Professionals form new bigger company

31 Oct 09:00 PM

Why a big name in Rotorua's real estate circles, McDowell's Professionals, is no longer.

'It's tough selling": Ram sales down
New Zealand

'It's tough selling": Ram sales down

31 Oct 08:55 PM

'Last year they spent $1000 on a ram, this year they can only spend $800.'

'Pretty meaty actions': Hopes for air quality push
New Zealand

'Pretty meaty actions': Hopes for air quality push

31 Oct 08:17 PM

Mount industrial businesses have agreed to lower their environmental impact. Is it enough?

Wider, longer alcohol bans could be on the way for Raglan
New Zealand

Wider, longer alcohol bans could be on the way for Raglan

31 Oct 07:50 PM

Huntly, Tuakau, Pōkeno, Mercer and Taupiri could be affected by proposed bylaw changes.

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New Zealand

Council addresses protesters in heated meeting: ‘We are not approving a dam’

31 Oct 07:21 PM

Members of the public used their voice to raise concerns about the revival of the dam.

NZ trawler's 'shameful' 37kg coral catch suspends fishing in area until 2026
New Zealand

NZ trawler's 'shameful' 37kg coral catch suspends fishing in area until 2026

31 Oct 06:27 PM

Nelson-based trawler Tasman Viking pulled up 37kg of coral west of New Zealand.

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New Zealand

$3m spent on 64 Kāinga Ora homes that may not be built

31 Oct 05:55 PM

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Kura kaupapa Māori brings home top US literacy prize and $166k
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Kura kaupapa Māori brings home top US literacy prize and $166k

31 Oct 05:50 PM

The entity oversees more than 60 NZ schools.

Police name dead man at centre of homicide investigation
New Zealand

Police name dead man at centre of homicide investigation

31 Oct 05:40 PM

Police are still investigating the death of 67-year-old Wayne Tamahori Dewes.

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New Zealand

One dead, two others seriously injured in early morning Palmerston North crash

31 Oct 05:32 PM

John F Kennedy Dr was closed for a period but has since reopened.

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Urgent court hearing sought over iwi elections

31 Oct 05:23 PM

Tūhoe elders are applying to the Māori Land Court to overturn trustee elections.

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Wyn Drabble: World Naked Gardening Day - who’s in?

31 Oct 05:00 PM

'If you’re a tad prudish, there are plenty of other days which don’t involve nudity'.

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New Zealand

Sporting events see SH1 road works at Taupō jump the queue

31 Oct 05:00 PM

Originally, NZTA planned for a second SH1 closure between Ātiamuri to Wairākei.

New Zealand’s hunt for overseas doctors amps up today
New Zealand

New Zealand’s hunt for overseas doctors amps up today

31 Oct 04:00 PM

Medical graduates from the UK, Ireland, and Aus can have their applications fast-tracked.

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History reborn: Waiwera water slide back in business in Northland

31 Oct 04:00 PM

Northlanders Cody and Klay Rouse have delivered on their promise to bring Waiwera to life

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Politics

Trade agreement with Gulf Co-operation Council countries signed after 18 years

31 Oct 04:00 PM

Todd McClay says it is the GCC's first agreement with a major agricultural country.

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New Zealand

Truck show back to raise money for children's ward after 5-year hiatus

31 Oct 04:00 PM

The Truck Show will be staged again in Gisborne in early November.

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New Zealand

Comment: The challenges facing co-governance

31 Oct 03:00 PM

The Rotorua co-governance discussion echoes broader debates within NZ and overseas.

Northland youth deaths inquest: Teen called two helplines before suspected suicide
New Zealand

Northland youth deaths inquest: Teen called two helplines before suspected suicide

31 Oct 06:00 AM

Mum: 'Summer should still be here, I don’t want this to happen to other families.'

From shy kid to master illusionist: Cosentino's magic journey
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From shy kid to master illusionist: Cosentino's magic journey

31 Oct 05:00 AM

Catch Cosentino in NZ this Nov-Dec, blending stunning illusions with real-life stories.

Two helicopters dispatched to Buckland after van and motorbike crash
New Zealand

Two helicopters dispatched to Buckland after van and motorbike crash

31 Oct 04:30 AM

One person in critical condition was transported to Auckland Hospital.

Chief Ombudsman: How Boys’ High shaped my quest for opportunity and fairness
Opinion

Chief Ombudsman: How Boys’ High shaped my quest for opportunity and fairness

31 Oct 04:00 AM

Fifty-five years later, the lessons of Gisborne still resonate.

Te Kautuku pilot project showcases digital infrastructure for regenerative farming
New Zealand

Te Kautuku pilot project showcases digital infrastructure for regenerative farming

31 Oct 03:18 AM

The project redefines land use, integrating digital infrastructure for sustainability.

Police pursuit ends in fatal crash in Rotorua
New Zealand

Police pursuit ends in fatal crash in Rotorua

31 Oct 02:53 AM

The vehicle failed to stop for police.

Halloween fright in Napier’s pipes – rag monster lurks beneath city streets
New Zealand

Halloween fright in Napier’s pipes – rag monster lurks beneath city streets

31 Oct 02:31 AM

The scariest monster in Napier doesn't need your treats.

'I am ready for life now': Te Araroa kids learning to save for the future through pilot programme
New Zealand

'I am ready for life now': Te Araroa kids learning to save for the future through pilot programme

31 Oct 02:14 AM

Students of Te Waha o Rerekohu Area School are starting early when it comes to savings.

TECT Community Trust election 2024 results declared
New Zealand

TECT Community Trust election 2024 results declared

31 Oct 02:05 AM

Voting closed at midday on Wednesday with a voter return percentage of 11.55%.

The Country: Shane Jones talks mining, and the US election
New Zealand

The Country: Shane Jones talks mining, and the US election

31 Oct 12:35 AM

Wayne Langford, Shane Jones, Mike Casey, Chris Russell.

Road closed: Serious injuries in Rotorua crash
New Zealand

Road closed: Serious injuries in Rotorua crash

31 Oct 12:33 AM

Three people have been taken to hospital.

Police investigating several firearms incidents
New Zealand

Police investigating several firearms incidents

31 Oct 12:08 AM

Work was under way to determine if the incidents were linked.

Bird flu detected in pigs for the first time
World

Bird flu detected in pigs for the first time

30 Oct 11:16 PM

The mammals are described as effective ‘mixing vessels’ for influenza.

From trauma to teaching: How kids are changing farm safety
New Zealand

From trauma to teaching: How kids are changing farm safety

30 Oct 11:00 PM

A former farmer says farm safety education should go up the family tree, rather than down.

Speedgolf: A beginner’s guide to the fastest sport you’ve never heard of
Golf

Speedgolf: A beginner’s guide to the fastest sport you’ve never heard of

30 Oct 11:00 PM

Love golf? Love running? This is the sport for you.

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'Like the Sahara': Dust storm at new Napier subdivision not cyclone silt, council says
New Zealand

'Like the Sahara': Dust storm at new Napier subdivision not cyclone silt, council says

30 Oct 11:00 PM

About 92,000 cubic metres of silt from Cyclone Gabrielle has been transported to the site.

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