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Freedom campers: 'Don't palm them off' on us, say locals

09 Oct 01:00 AM

Several councillors indicated their wish to remove the dump site from Edgecumbe Domain.

Transpower being investigated as Northland gets power plan and $1m fund
New Zealand

Transpower being investigated as Northland gets power plan and $1m fund

09 Oct 01:00 AM

After a downed pylon cut power to Northland, a plan to keep the lights on is launched.

The Country: Infrastructure with Christopher Luxon
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The Country: Infrastructure with Christopher Luxon

09 Oct 12:45 AM

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Three-hour wait on vehicle roof in river after mishap

09 Oct 12:38 AM

One occupant escaped onto the roof of the vehicle after it drove into the river.

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Jason Momoa's band to play 3 more New Zealand shows

09 Oct 12:18 AM

Öof Tatatá first performed at the Tuning Fork in August this year.

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Discover the joy of singing with Levin choir

09 Oct 12:00 AM

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Promise of more police for Dargaville after Police Minister meets residents
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Promise of more police for Dargaville after Police Minister meets residents

08 Oct 11:00 PM

Mark Mitchell and Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson attended a meeting on Friday.

Kāpiti breast cancer survivors win gold at world dragon boat championships
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Kāpiti breast cancer survivors win gold at world dragon boat championships

08 Oct 10:22 PM

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$6m boost for Palmerston North Hospital's ED to cut wait times
New Zealand

$6m boost for Palmerston North Hospital's ED to cut wait times

08 Oct 10:07 PM

New staff funded for children's ED; $6m upgrade aims to ease pressure at Palmerston North.

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Pāuanui a 'sea of pink'

08 Oct 09:15 PM

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Former NZ winegrower of the year selling vineyard, cellar door and restaurant to focus on US wine exports

08 Oct 09:10 PM

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'Come home': Grandma's plea to fugitive son Tom Phillips to bring back kids
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'Come home': Grandma's plea to fugitive son Tom Phillips to bring back kids

08 Oct 09:07 PM

And the grandma squashes rumours she's been helping the elusive family.

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Man with garden hose stops arson flames consuming home

08 Oct 08:24 PM

'His quick thinking with the hose probably saved that house.'

Whanganui, Taranaki diplomat appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia
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08 Oct 08:07 PM

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MTFJ's work-ready course: Skills for success and NCEA credits

08 Oct 08:00 PM

Free course for youth, covering job skills, budgeting and personal development.

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'Desperately want to live a sober life': Kiwi man can't pay for rehab, devises own plan

08 Oct 08:00 PM

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Retirement Commissioner on the need for homes for downsizing

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Battle of the Bays ahead for Steamers in quarter-finals

08 Oct 07:55 PM

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are primed for an exciting home quarter-final this Saturday.

Support for parents of 'Angel Babies'
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Support for parents of 'Angel Babies'

08 Oct 07:46 PM

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Inside Palmerston North's special room for bereaved families
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Inside Palmerston North's special room for bereaved families

08 Oct 07:38 PM

Palmerston North Hospital's special room aids bereaved parents with empathy and support.

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Chief medical officer jobs under review

08 Oct 07:28 PM

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Drizzle forecast for entire country, heavy showers in Auckland amid sudden 10C drop in temps

08 Oct 07:24 PM

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Māori game studio co-founder to speak in Foxton
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Māori game studio co-founder to speak in Foxton

08 Oct 07:19 PM

'My talk will be about taking a grassroots company global.' -Amber Taylor

Kiwis dazzled by Aurora Australis as far north as Tauranga
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Kiwis dazzled by Aurora Australis as far north as Tauranga

08 Oct 05:25 PM

People were given a rare glimpse into the mechanics of the sun after the solar storm.

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08 Oct 05:07 PM

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Tairāwhiti Arts Festival Rā Season attracts thousands with interactive Light Trail

08 Oct 05:00 PM

The curator praises phenomenal feedback as the festival enters its final days.

'Loss of emotional control': Jilted lover set ex's home on fire
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'Loss of emotional control': Jilted lover set ex's home on fire

08 Oct 05:00 PM

Judge Lawson: The intentional damage shows a pattern of behaviour towards former partners.

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'Age is just a number': Couple in their 80s still going on motorcycle holidays

08 Oct 05:00 PM

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Cultural breakthrough in prisons: MP's tribute to Sir Norman Perry's legacy
New Zealand

Cultural breakthrough in prisons: MP's tribute to Sir Norman Perry's legacy

08 Oct 04:01 PM

Former MP's book recognises the prison reform leader's unacknowledged contributions.

Dry socks and secret chocs: 23 tips for farming a Southland spring
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Dry socks and secret chocs: 23 tips for farming a Southland spring

08 Oct 04:00 PM

OPINION: Pete Gardyne knows what he's on about, he's been farming for over 20 years.

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Energy

Hydro reversal: Lake Pūkaki makes up for lost water

08 Oct 04:00 PM

Favourable power generating conditions have put downward pressure on prices.

Hūhana Lyndon: The revitalisation of te reo Māori has been a struggle without end
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08 Oct 04:00 PM

OPINION: New Zealand has a goal of having 1 million te reo Māori speakers by 2040.

Police, Customs swoop nets 515kg of meth in one of NZ's biggest drug busts
New Zealand|crime

Police, Customs swoop nets 515kg of meth in one of NZ's biggest drug busts

08 Oct 04:00 PM

Two men from Australia arrested while 'deconstructing' the beams to get drugs inside.

Kiwi dad with rare cancer spending $165k overseas for surgery
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Kiwi dad with rare cancer spending $165k overseas for surgery

08 Oct 04:00 PM

Less than one in a million people have the same cancer as Owen Pihema.

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