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Opinion: Why Australia sounds so awful
New Zealand

Opinion: Why Australia sounds so awful

17 Oct 05:00 PM

Opinion: Nothing is more grating than the screeching of a typical Aussie bird.

New Zealand forces Canada to negotiating table in $200m dairy dispute
Politics

New Zealand forces Canada to negotiating table in $200m dairy dispute

17 Oct 04:30 PM

NZ could impose tariffs on Canada if a solution is not found.

Edge of Glory: Shield heroes back Steamers to make history
New Zealand

Edge of Glory: Shield heroes back Steamers to make history

17 Oct 04:00 PM

Reflecting on the 2004 Shield win, past and present Steamers look ahead to the NPC semi.

Jetstar lays down marker on new route with $135 Hamilton-Sydney flights
Business

Jetstar lays down marker on new route with $135 Hamilton-Sydney flights

17 Oct 04:00 PM

Budget airline also offering $274 fares from Auckland to Seoul.

'Life-changing': Mum can eat for first time in years after $250k surgery trip
New Zealand

'Life-changing': Mum can eat for first time in years after $250k surgery trip

17 Oct 04:00 PM

'There was a time when I didn’t think I’d see my kids become teenagers.'

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Business

Fonterra's owners need much more info on why consumer business should go: adviser

17 Oct 04:00 PM

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Driver testing: Ongoing funding for community driver testing scheme beyond 2026
New Zealand

Driver testing: Ongoing funding for community driver testing scheme beyond 2026

17 Oct 04:00 PM

Government will continue funding community driver testing scheme beyond 2026.

$25K lifeline for Rotorua conservation project
New Zealand

$25K lifeline for Rotorua conservation project

17 Oct 03:30 PM

A $25,000 lifeline has been thrown to a hapū-led conservation project near Rotorua.

More moisture, more severe: Scientist’s prediction for future ex-tropical cyclones
New Zealand

More moisture, more severe: Scientist’s prediction for future ex-tropical cyclones

17 Oct 07:28 AM

A top climate scientist says damaging storms will become more intense.

'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retribution
New Zealand|crime

'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retribution

17 Oct 07:00 AM

The Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.

Ex-student catches teacher trying to send sexually explicit images and videos to teens
New Zealand|crime

Ex-student catches teacher trying to send sexually explicit images and videos to teens

17 Oct 06:00 AM

The teacher reported himself to police after being spoken to by a school colleague.

Iconic hot pools' opening time causing 'disharmony' – petitioner
New Zealand

Iconic hot pools' opening time causing 'disharmony' – petitioner

17 Oct 05:00 AM

"You could say ‘well, go to another pool’, but those are ... very uniquely different."

Obituary: Hawke’s Bay’s Maria van der Linden an ‘indomitable spirit’
New Zealand

Obituary: Hawke’s Bay’s Maria van der Linden an ‘indomitable spirit’

17 Oct 04:56 AM

Maria taught for 26 years at St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College.

Name released for one alleged Tauranga vigilante
New Zealand

Name released for one alleged Tauranga vigilante

17 Oct 04:15 AM

Two of the alleged vigilantes appear in court for a third time.

‘Hatred and division’: Rainbow crossing vandalised twice in a week
New Zealand

‘Hatred and division’: Rainbow crossing vandalised twice in a week

17 Oct 04:00 AM

Vulgar graffiti has been spray-painted across the pedestrian crossing.

Fighting words for forestry from Jones at regional summit
New Zealand

Fighting words for forestry from Jones at regional summit

17 Oct 03:24 AM

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones affirms forestry's importance to Tairāwhiti.

Emergency services exercise turns into dramatic real-life rescue
New Zealand

Emergency services exercise turns into dramatic real-life rescue

17 Oct 03:01 AM

Real-life search and rescue mission called in during exercise.

Show time!!! – and it's all set for fun
New Zealand

Show time!!! – and it's all set for fun

17 Oct 02:53 AM

The Showgrounds Park beckons today and tomorrow and a memorable Spring Show is set to go

Art Deco Festival returns for 2025 with new events and a communal singalong
New Zealand

Art Deco Festival returns for 2025 with new events and a communal singalong

17 Oct 02:34 AM

'We’re incredibly proud to host such a diverse array of events.'

Four fire brigades spend four hours tackling Coromandel blaze
New Zealand

Four fire brigades spend four hours tackling Coromandel blaze

17 Oct 02:18 AM

“It is a very fragile eco-system; don’t leave a fire unattended.”

Culinary legend bestowed with prestigious award
New Zealand

Culinary legend bestowed with prestigious award

17 Oct 01:54 AM

She is one of New Zealand's best-known food personalities.

Police crackdown: Drunk driver caught near school at 3pm
New Zealand

Police crackdown: Drunk driver caught near school at 3pm

17 Oct 01:42 AM

Another blew triple the limit at 9am.

'You never could keep him down': Hawke's Bay rugby league legend dies
New Zealand

'You never could keep him down': Hawke's Bay rugby league legend dies

17 Oct 01:41 AM

Waka Leonard, Hawke’s Bay’s most successful premier club rugby league coach, has died.

Bubble Walk to remember lost babies
New Zealand

Bubble Walk to remember lost babies

17 Oct 01:05 AM

'As much as they say time heals, it’s different for everybody.'

Vendor gets 'butterflies' after agents rope in four generations to sell retro bach with $6m RV
Property

Vendor gets 'butterflies' after agents rope in four generations to sell retro bach with $6m RV

17 Oct 01:00 AM

Agent’s mum steals the show with hugs and homemade lamingtons.

Morris Dancing in Whanganui - Q & A
New Zealand

Morris Dancing in Whanganui - Q & A

17 Oct 12:47 AM

Aaron Bosch from Phoenix Morris Dancers in New Plymouth explains the tradition.

Southland Feds and Fish & Game dispute on The Country
New Zealand

Southland Feds and Fish & Game dispute on The Country

17 Oct 12:06 AM

Jason Herrick, Chris Russell, Dr John Roche, Mark Tanner.

Watch: Rare comet C/2023 A3 returns to our skies this week after 80,000 years
New Zealand

Watch: Rare comet C/2023 A3 returns to our skies this week after 80,000 years

16 Oct 11:36 PM

The comet will be visible in the sky over the next few days.

Driver sent 45 Snapchat messages before fatally ploughing into young man's ute
New Zealand|crime

Driver sent 45 Snapchat messages before fatally ploughing into young man's ute

16 Oct 11:34 PM

'She should have seen the traffic ... what she did see for 14 seconds is her phone.'

What’s on in Tairāwhitii: A&P Show, art exhibition and heavy metal concert
New Zealand

What’s on in Tairāwhitii: A&P Show, art exhibition and heavy metal concert

16 Oct 11:14 PM

Counting down to Longline music and Gisborne wine and food festivals.

Gisborne Boys' High looking into developing hostel facility
New Zealand

Gisborne Boys' High looking into developing hostel facility

16 Oct 10:26 PM

Principal urges families to share views on potential hostel at GBHS.

Campaign says ‘no’ to violence against women and girls
New Zealand

Campaign says ‘no’ to violence against women and girls

16 Oct 09:48 PM

16 influential people from across Aotearoa are contributing videos to the campaign.

Tararua mayor’s ultimatum over highway toll
New Zealand

Tararua mayor’s ultimatum over highway toll

16 Oct 09:43 PM

Her council will refuse to take back maintenance of three detour routes if road is tolled.

NZ's biggest fenced wildlife sanctuary cuts staff to make ends meet
New Zealand

NZ's biggest fenced wildlife sanctuary cuts staff to make ends meet

16 Oct 09:35 PM

The Waikato eco-sanctuary still needs much-needed financial support.

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