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Under-fire head of prestigious private school resigns
New Zealand|education

Under-fire head of prestigious private school resigns

10 Oct 05:18 AM

He went on extended leave amid claims of a toxic culture and has now resigned.

Eco-breakthrough: Award for Rotorua firm's polystyrene alternative
New Zealand

Eco-breakthrough: Award for Rotorua firm's polystyrene alternative

10 Oct 05:04 AM

Rotorua sustainable solution company produces polystyrene alternatives for the world.

Fate of man who claims fatal stabbing was in self-defence rests with jury
Crime

Fate of man who claims fatal stabbing was in self-defence rests with jury

10 Oct 04:56 AM

CCTV blind spot crucial in Whangārei trial; jury to decide between self-defence or murder.

Police seize LSD, cocaine, meth and $800k cash in crime syndicate bust
New Zealand|crime

Police seize LSD, cocaine, meth and $800k cash in crime syndicate bust

10 Oct 04:14 AM

Police said today’s arrests follow months of painstaking investigation.

Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
New Zealand

Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill

10 Oct 04:06 AM

The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.

Letters to the Editor: State of Gisborne CBD, kia ora for Herald waka ama coverage
Opinion

Letters to the Editor: State of Gisborne CBD, kia ora for Herald waka ama coverage

10 Oct 04:03 AM

Herald readers share their views.

Gisborne to Nashville: Homegrown country singing star returning to her roots with family
New Zealand

Gisborne to Nashville: Homegrown country singing star returning to her roots with family

10 Oct 04:00 AM

Gisborne’s Camille French shines at Grand Ole Opry before Rotorua concert.

'Farmers are standing up against Fish & Game': Southland anglers face access cuts
New Zealand

'Farmers are standing up against Fish & Game': Southland anglers face access cuts

10 Oct 03:23 AM

The move comes amid 'deteriorating' relationships between farmers and Fish & Game.

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Man who owns 45 homes on why he isn't lowering rents as interest rates drop
New Zealand

Man who owns 45 homes on why he isn't lowering rents as interest rates drop

10 Oct 02:30 AM

More than 50 people are applying for rentals in Hawke’s Bay when one becomes available.

Are you in the blue evacuation zone? New Hawke's Bay tsunami map revealed
New Zealand

Are you in the blue evacuation zone? New Hawke's Bay tsunami map revealed

10 Oct 02:28 AM

Most of Waimārama, Wairoa, and even part of Whakatu must evacuate in long or strong quake.

Regional creatives unite to explore film opportunities and funding access
Kahu

Regional creatives unite to explore film opportunities and funding access

10 Oct 02:12 AM

Tee Wells envisions vibrant screen sector including annual film festivals for Tairāwhiti.

'Another layer of bureaucracy': RMA technicality warning for farmers
New Zealand

'Another layer of bureaucracy': RMA technicality warning for farmers

10 Oct 01:59 AM

“It would be a terrible waste of time and effort and a huge impost on the community."

Armed robbery at Napier service station, cash taken, staff threatened
New Zealand

Armed robbery at Napier service station, cash taken, staff threatened

10 Oct 01:47 AM

Police say the robber had a grey sweatshirt or t-shirt tied around his face or head.

‘Stockholm syndrome’ likely to affect missing Marokopa children
New Zealand

‘Stockholm syndrome’ likely to affect missing Marokopa children

10 Oct 01:42 AM

Child psychologist says Phillips children will be vulnerable and susceptible to anxiety.

Third murder charge laid in Rotorua after husband dies
New Zealand

Third murder charge laid in Rotorua after husband dies

10 Oct 01:12 AM

Man's death on Wednesday follows that of his wife after assault at their Rotorua home.

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New Zealand

Magpies line-up Battle of the Bays in NPC showdown

10 Oct 01:00 AM

Of those who started the last match, only 10 will start Saturday's quarter-final.

Consent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builder
New Zealand

Consent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builder

10 Oct 12:30 AM

Changes to the building consent system are welcomed as it is currently arduous.

The Country: Feds, the RMA, and Fish & Game
New Zealand

The Country: Feds, the RMA, and Fish & Game

10 Oct 12:27 AM

Bernadette Hunt, Derek Daniell, Chris Hipkins, John Duffy, and Chris Russell.

'The storm is here': Hurricane Milton starts making landfall
World

'The storm is here': Hurricane Milton starts making landfall

10 Oct 12:00 AM

More than a million people in Florida have been ordered to leave or brace for impact.

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Seawall will help protect Te Awanga surf spot, backers say
New Zealand

Seawall will help protect Te Awanga surf spot, backers say

09 Oct 11:52 PM

Previous attempts to regenerate beach with gravel was “throwing good money after bad”.

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Agribusiness

What does China's economic stimulus package mean for NZ dairy exports?

09 Oct 11:44 PM

Only time will tell if China's economic boost package revs up consumer demand.

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Zespri’s case against illegal gold kiwifruit planting goes to new court
Agribusiness

Zespri’s case against illegal gold kiwifruit planting goes to new court

09 Oct 11:30 PM

'Pirated plantings' in global kiwifruit marketer's case.

Coastguard Tairua/Pāuanui unit story
New Zealand

Coastguard Tairua/Pāuanui unit story

Coastguard, the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council and local fishing/boating clubs have teamed up to deliver nationwide bar awareness. Video / Coastguard New Zealand

Council issues boil water notice for Foxton Beach
New Zealand

Council issues boil water notice for Foxton Beach

09 Oct 11:08 PM

The council said the water network is likely safe but issued the notice as a precaution.

Succession: Farmers encouraged to think about the future
New Zealand

Succession: Farmers encouraged to think about the future

09 Oct 10:25 PM

Farmers need to have open and honest conversations with their families about succession.

What’s on in Tairāwhitii: Te Ara i Whiti light trail, bass music and spring art shows
New Zealand

What’s on in Tairāwhitii: Te Ara i Whiti light trail, bass music and spring art shows

09 Oct 10:14 PM

What’s on in Tairāwhitii: Te Ara i Whiti light trail, bass music and spring art shows

Easier than taxes: Bean counter turns to cookbooks
New Zealand

Easier than taxes: Bean counter turns to cookbooks

09 Oct 09:30 PM

A best-selling cookbook author says she's 'not a foodie' but loves simple recipes.

New numbers for biggest iwi in Whanganui-Manawatū
Kahu

New numbers for biggest iwi in Whanganui-Manawatū

09 Oct 09:23 PM

The Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi population increased by 44.2% between 2013 and 2023.

Dyslexia competition shines light on poorly understood condition
New Zealand

Dyslexia competition shines light on poorly understood condition

09 Oct 09:18 PM

Powerful messages were highlighted

Work to commence on Tairua to Pāuanui trail after consent granted
New Zealand

Work to commence on Tairua to Pāuanui trail after consent granted

09 Oct 09:14 PM

A long-awaited trail connecting the towns has gained resource consent.

Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube on lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme
New Zealand

Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube on lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme

Early Childhood Council chief executive Simon Laube speaks to Mike Hosking about the lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme. Video/ Newstalk ZB

Town that introduced NZ’s first Māori ward doesn't seem bothered by it
New Zealand

Town that introduced NZ’s first Māori ward doesn't seem bothered by it

09 Oct 09:06 PM

Just two people made submissions about the under-review ward, both in favour.

Possible record entries for National Shearing Circuit
New Zealand

Possible record entries for National Shearing Circuit

09 Oct 08:53 PM

There are more North Island and international competitors than usual in this circuit.

Hamilton has a new millionaire after Lotto win
New Zealand

Hamilton has a new millionaire after Lotto win

09 Oct 08:09 PM

The Powerball jackpot has rolled over to $20 million.

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