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'Cracker fish': The region expecting a 'bumper' trout season opener
New Zealand

'Cracker fish': The region expecting a 'bumper' trout season opener

24 Sep 05:03 PM

How last year's high lake levels helped give trout a boost.

'Lost everything': Appeal for Gisborne family who lost everything in fire
New Zealand

'Lost everything': Appeal for Gisborne family who lost everything in fire

24 Sep 05:00 PM

'It’s our turn to give back to someone who has given so much.'

Gisborne’s Citizens’ Assembly aims for fair land use solutions
New Zealand

Gisborne’s Citizens’ Assembly aims for fair land use solutions

24 Sep 05:00 PM

A civic lottery will select 35-40 locals to explore fair land use amid climate challenges.

Pothole van coming to Gisborne
New Zealand

Pothole van coming to Gisborne

24 Sep 05:00 PM

The vans' purpose is to 'provide consistent, high-quality surface condition data'.

Whangārei painter scoops supreme win with picture-perfect interior colour work
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Whangārei painter scoops supreme win with picture-perfect interior colour work

24 Sep 05:00 PM

An eye for detail sees the Premium Painting Solutions team named New Zealand's best.

'Top sailor': Ex Gisborne man takes on key role in Royal New Zealand Navy
New Zealand

'Top sailor': Ex Gisborne man takes on key role in Royal New Zealand Navy

24 Sep 05:00 PM

Ngāti Porou Navy man aims to advocate for sailors and uphold Navy traditions and values

How Covid-19 derailed NZ football golden boot contender’s pro trial in Denmark
New Zealand

How Covid-19 derailed NZ football golden boot contender’s pro trial in Denmark

24 Sep 05:00 PM

Footballer Oscar Faulds travelled around the world to trial for a pro deal. Now he's back.

Two hospitalised after serious crash on SH2 in Hastings
New Zealand

Two hospitalised after serious crash on SH2 in Hastings

24 Sep 08:29 AM

A helicopter was requested to respond to the scene.

'Two by Twos': Elderly NZ man admits abusing children after FBI probe into cult
Crime

'Two by Twos': Elderly NZ man admits abusing children after FBI probe into cult

24 Sep 08:08 AM

William Easton was one of 140 perpetrators identified in the international investigation.

Young talent on show at Tauranga Golf Club
New Zealand

Young talent on show at Tauranga Golf Club

24 Sep 08:07 AM

About 50 juniors got to tee it up with the golf professionals at The Junior Pro-Am.

Former St Peter's student recalls ‘strange’ piggyback rides with naked teacher at hot pools
New Zealand|crime

Former St Peter's student recalls ‘strange’ piggyback rides with naked teacher at hot pools

24 Sep 08:00 AM

But Geoffrey Coker's lawyer claims the allegations are 'conflated rumours' and fake.

Alleged vigilantes in court accused of assaults, posting harmful videos
New Zealand

Alleged vigilantes in court accused of assaults, posting harmful videos

24 Sep 06:26 AM

One is also accused of claiming a person was on the child sex offenders register.

Motorists warned after man attempts to enter vehicle waiting at lights
New Zealand

Motorists warned after man attempts to enter vehicle waiting at lights

24 Sep 06:19 AM

A man attempted to enter a car on the Te Wharepu Road Off-Ramp, Rangiriri, on Monday.

'I've had to be patient': Cane reflects with All Blacks century in sight
All Blacks

'I've had to be patient': Cane reflects with All Blacks century in sight

24 Sep 06:00 AM

The former captain can reach the sacred milestone on Saturday.

About 30 jobs on the line at port and KiwiRail in Napier
New Zealand

About 30 jobs on the line at port and KiwiRail in Napier

24 Sep 05:38 AM

Both Napier Port and KiwiRail are negotiating over job futures in Napier.

‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampage
New Zealand

‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampage

24 Sep 04:38 AM

Wild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.

NZ King Salmon half-year profit down
New Zealand

NZ King Salmon half-year profit down

24 Sep 04:00 AM

Chairman remains optimistic despite NZ King Salmon's profit drop and fish losses.

App allows people to buy food cheap before it's thrown away
New Zealand

App allows people to buy food cheap before it's thrown away

24 Sep 03:57 AM

Cafes can retain some value in products that would otherwise get thrown away.

Clam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'
Kahu

Clam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'

24 Sep 03:13 AM

Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.

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Opinion: The Government’s new vape laws won’t stop youth addiction
New Zealand

Opinion: The Government’s new vape laws won’t stop youth addiction

24 Sep 03:00 AM

Opinion: In Hawke’s Bay, 10% of Year 9-13 students vape daily, and nearly 20% weekly.

'Powerful messages': Free art exhibition for Mental Health Awareness Week
New Zealand

'Powerful messages': Free art exhibition for Mental Health Awareness Week

24 Sep 02:50 AM

Nine Bay of Plenty artists will showcase their work.

Opinion: Why education needs investment in NZ
New Zealand

Opinion: Why education needs investment in NZ

24 Sep 02:30 AM

OPINION: NZ must sort out domestic education to ensure a supply for the workforce.

Tukituki Land Care: evidence-based catchment planning project under way
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Tukituki Land Care: evidence-based catchment planning project under way

24 Sep 02:22 AM

The project will adopt a multi-faceted research approach.

The Country: Feds' Toby Williams on mental health
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The Country: Feds' Toby Williams on mental health

24 Sep 02:15 AM

Toby Williams, Dom Jones, Cameron Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Graeme Smith.

Ruapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountable
New Zealand

Ruapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountable

24 Sep 01:49 AM

Ruapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.

'Our hearts are broken': Family of 10 loses everything in house fire
New Zealand

'Our hearts are broken': Family of 10 loses everything in house fire

24 Sep 01:42 AM

A Givealittle page has been set up to support them.

Port Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report reveals
New Zealand

Port Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report reveals

24 Sep 01:37 AM

Blaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.

Chefs showcase rescued food at KiwiHarvest celebration lunch
New Zealand

Chefs showcase rescued food at KiwiHarvest celebration lunch

24 Sep 12:57 AM

After saving 13 million kg of food, celebrity chefs cooked at the 13 Million Thanks event.

'Make a big difference': Meals on Wheels needs more volunteers in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

'Make a big difference': Meals on Wheels needs more volunteers in Hawke's Bay

24 Sep 12:26 AM

'They’re full of stories, things from their past. It's a real buzz.'

Watch: Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to rocks
New Zealand

Watch: Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to rocks

23 Sep 10:31 PM

One patient was airlifted to Auckland Hospital in a moderate condition.

The 'eye-opening' trial soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee
New Zealand

The 'eye-opening' trial soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee

23 Sep 10:04 PM

'Would it grow? Would it take up nitrogen? And to our surprise, it did a fantastic job!'

Meet pilots, view aircraft at Rotorua Airport open day
New Zealand

Meet pilots, view aircraft at Rotorua Airport open day

23 Sep 09:15 PM

There will be aircraft to see, flights to buy, exhibitions to see and pilots to meet.

Hinewai Ormsby: Here are HB Regional Council's flood protection priorities
New Zealand

Hinewai Ormsby: Here are HB Regional Council's flood protection priorities

23 Sep 09:15 PM

OPINION: Wairoa River bar work and installing river-monitoring cameras are a priority.

'Voice in a million' silenced after cancer battle
New Zealand

'Voice in a million' silenced after cancer battle

23 Sep 08:30 PM

Legendary singer Eddie Low had a voice like no other.

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