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Keeping up with the kākāpō: In the bushes with a New Zealand taonga
New Zealand

Keeping up with the kākāpō: In the bushes with a New Zealand taonga

05 Oct 04:00 PM

Since the kākāpō returned to the Waikato last year, they have been keeping rangers busy.

NPC: Wellington Lions sink Magpies' home finals bid
New Zealand

NPC: Wellington Lions sink Magpies' home finals bid

05 Oct 07:34 AM

The Magpies were made to pay for ill-discipline and defensive lapses.

Pig hunters report seeing missing Marokopa family, police and helicopters deployed
New Zealand

Pig hunters report seeing missing Marokopa family, police and helicopters deployed

05 Oct 04:22 AM

Two helicopters have been sweeping the Marokopa area today.

'Bowl the toll' - residents march to protest toll proposal
New Zealand

'Bowl the toll' - residents march to protest toll proposal

05 Oct 04:09 AM

The voices of protest could be heard on the streets of Woodville.

Tararua District toll road protest
New Zealand

Tararua District toll road protest

Tararua District residents, including Mayor Tracey Collis marched to protest against the proposed toll on Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatu-Tararua Highway. Video / Hawkes Bay Today

'Convict me': Cannabis advocate asks for jail time
Crime

'Convict me': Cannabis advocate asks for jail time

05 Oct 02:00 AM

Brian Borland told a jury they should find him guilty...so they did.

Nurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centre
New Zealand

Nurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centre

05 Oct 01:30 AM

Jean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.

Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster receives Hamilton civic award
New Zealand

Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster receives Hamilton civic award

04 Oct 11:30 PM

Rugby legend Ian Foster was awarded the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal.

Raising funds to help Hunter heal
New Zealand

Raising funds to help Hunter heal

04 Oct 11:28 PM

Hunter currently has a physiotherapy program, but his muscles are growing and getting wors

One dead after work-related farm incident in Taranaki
New Zealand

One dead after work-related farm incident in Taranaki

04 Oct 10:53 PM

Emergency services found a man with critical injuries and he died a short time later.

Two men shot and taken to hospital in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

Two men shot and taken to hospital in Hawke's Bay

04 Oct 10:40 PM

Police arrived at the property but the men weren't there, having gone to hospital instead.

Province told keep kids out of pre-match haka or risk losing points
New Zealand

Province told keep kids out of pre-match haka or risk losing points

04 Oct 10:00 PM

Ngāti Porou East Coast face a fine or losing points if fans don't stay off the field.

New sighting of fugitive father Tom Phillips reported, police make fresh inquiries
New Zealand

New sighting of fugitive father Tom Phillips reported, police make fresh inquiries

04 Oct 08:08 PM

The Herald understands a group of young pig hunters reported the sighting.

One dead and two injured in Whakatāne crash
New Zealand

One dead and two injured in Whakatāne crash

04 Oct 07:45 PM

A person was airlifted to hospital but sadly died later, police said.

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How Brian Lochore's gentle leadership shaped New Zealand rugby
All Blacks

How Brian Lochore's gentle leadership shaped New Zealand rugby

04 Oct 07:12 PM

How a humble farmer became a World Cup-winning coach: Brian Lochore’s legendary journey.

Pools or poo pipe? City debates where it should invest $2 million
New Zealand

Pools or poo pipe? City debates where it should invest $2 million

04 Oct 07:01 PM

The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.

Mahé Drysdale's uncle spent $56k in fruitless bid to beat nephew in election
New Zealand

Mahé Drysdale's uncle spent $56k in fruitless bid to beat nephew in election

04 Oct 07:00 PM

Who spent the most on their bid for a seat at the Tauranga City Council table?

Bach-owners say Airbnb booking fees and 'app tax' are crushing them - 'it’s just not worth it'
Property

Bach-owners say Airbnb booking fees and 'app tax' are crushing them - 'it’s just not worth it'

04 Oct 05:00 PM

Some are considering selling up and bookings drop.

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Opinion: Leaving assets in the UK? A cautionary note for returning Kiwis
Opinion

Opinion: Leaving assets in the UK? A cautionary note for returning Kiwis

04 Oct 05:00 PM

Opinion: Kiwi expats often leave more than just a trail of Euro summers in the UK.

How Hawke’s Bay rugby has defied the New Zealand sporting credit crunch
New Zealand

How Hawke’s Bay rugby has defied the New Zealand sporting credit crunch

04 Oct 05:00 PM

Inside the proud provincial rugby union defying player drain and credit crunch trends.

'They don't give a toot': Should councils help more with rabbits?
New Zealand

'They don't give a toot': Should councils help more with rabbits?

04 Oct 04:02 PM

Pest controller says councils are "fixated" on possums, stoats, weasels, and rats instead.

'Living fossils': Rare species found at stream restoration site
New Zealand

'Living fossils': Rare species found at stream restoration site

04 Oct 04:01 PM

Surprise discovery may change the future of the restoration project.

'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburb
New Zealand

'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburb

04 Oct 04:00 PM

The dogs have killed numerous animals including cats, alpacas, calves, sheep, and goats.

‘They said it was too far gone': Young mum in fight for life feels let down by health system
New Zealand

‘They said it was too far gone': Young mum in fight for life feels let down by health system

04 Oct 04:00 PM

'I’m never going to give up ... It’s a full-time job having cancer'.

Tīrau Starbucks, Burger King proposal gains nationwide attention
New Zealand

Tīrau Starbucks, Burger King proposal gains nationwide attention

04 Oct 04:00 PM

Even South Island residents made submissions on the proposal.

Laugh Out Loud at the Whangārei Fringe Festival with local comedian Kipling Davies-Colley
New Zealand

Laugh Out Loud at the Whangārei Fringe Festival with local comedian Kipling Davies-Colley

04 Oct 04:00 PM

Former Whangārei Boys’ student returns to a home crowd.

First Fresh boss to chair Citrus NZ
New Zealand

First Fresh boss to chair Citrus NZ

04 Oct 04:00 PM

First Fresh chief executive Ian Albers of Gisborne will chair the board of CitrusNZ.

'A strain on everyone': More people seeking pharmacists' advice on medical conditions
New Zealand

'A strain on everyone': More people seeking pharmacists' advice on medical conditions

04 Oct 04:00 PM

“Pharmacists are really seeing a lot more serious health concerns."

The Adkins diet: Sheep and beef couple growing pumpkin seeds
New Zealand

The Adkins diet: Sheep and beef couple growing pumpkin seeds

04 Oct 04:00 PM

Clare and Grant Adkins grow premium pumpkin seeds on their Whanganui sheep and beef farm.

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'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to
Politics

'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to

04 Oct 04:00 PM

Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics

Napier Operatic Society lets the shows begin
New Zealand

Napier Operatic Society lets the shows begin

04 Oct 04:00 PM

If you love Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons, you'll love Jersey Boys.

Homemade bomb explodes near police officer
New Zealand|crime

Homemade bomb explodes near police officer

04 Oct 05:32 AM

A homemade bomb blew up near a police officer during a search at a property in Feilding.

Crafting final resting places with love
New Zealand

Crafting final resting places with love

04 Oct 05:00 AM

Hawke’s Bay Coffin Club is marking 10 years with an open day showcasing custom coffins.

Manslaughter and meth: The man in the middle of two trials
New Zealand|crime

Manslaughter and meth: The man in the middle of two trials

04 Oct 05:00 AM

The man who shot an unarmed man he thought had come to kill him, can now be named.

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