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East Coast’s Nepia and Mill on top of the rugby world a century ago
Kahu

East Coast’s Nepia and Mill on top of the rugby world a century ago

18 Sep 05:00 PM

The Invincibles were on tour in the UK making history.

Trust Tairāwhiti partners with Nāti Growth on i-Site development at beachfront location
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Trust Tairāwhiti partners with Nāti Growth on i-Site development at beachfront location

18 Sep 05:00 PM

Nati Growth acquires Captain Morgans site, planning renovations and potential i-Site.

Spirited bidding in a sellout Spring Sale at Gisborne's Turihaua Angus
New Zealand

Spirited bidding in a sellout Spring Sale at Gisborne's Turihaua Angus

18 Sep 05:00 PM

Spirited bidding in a sellout Spring Sale at Turihaua Angus on Tuesday.

'It sounded like a bomb exploding': Wainui house hit by lightning in Tuesday storm
New Zealand

'It sounded like a bomb exploding': Wainui house hit by lightning in Tuesday storm

18 Sep 05:00 PM

Region cops thunder, lightning, hail... even snow.

Hereheretau named as B+LNZ finalists
New Zealand

Hereheretau named as B+LNZ finalists

18 Sep 05:00 PM

Hereheretau Station from Wairoa named finalists in a category of the B+LNZ awards.

Far North man wants views on local body issues from public
New Zealand

Far North man wants views on local body issues from public

18 Sep 05:00 PM

Views wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections

News briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim named
New Zealand

News briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim named

18 Sep 05:00 PM

News snippets from the Far North.

Faulty Towers Dining Experience has local connection
New Zealand

Faulty Towers Dining Experience has local connection

18 Sep 04:55 PM

The show written by Alison Pollard-Mansergh is celebrating 27 years of global success.

Hamilton Gardens turn over a new leaf as entry fee comes into effect
New Zealand

Hamilton Gardens turn over a new leaf as entry fee comes into effect

18 Sep 05:15 AM

The visitor attraction also celebrated the opening of its Gallagher Visitor Centre.

Waikato man sentenced after dog euthanised following 'gross neglect', blunt force trauma
New Zealand

Waikato man sentenced after dog euthanised following 'gross neglect', blunt force trauma

18 Sep 05:09 AM

Experts said the dog would've been in 'severe discomfort' for a three-to-six-month period.

'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregivers
Crime

'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregivers

18 Sep 05:00 AM

Four children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.

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Family-owned Tauranga motorhome business goes into liquidation owing $400k
Banking and finance

Family-owned Tauranga motorhome business goes into liquidation owing $400k

18 Sep 04:57 AM

The Tauranga-based company sells and repairs recreational vehicles and caravans.

Young hockey stars from Paraparaumu Beach School defy odds at Aims Games
New Zealand

Young hockey stars from Paraparaumu Beach School defy odds at Aims Games

18 Sep 04:18 AM

The team won silver after placing second out of 32 teams.

Gift parcel scam operating overseas targets Tauranga
New Zealand

Gift parcel scam operating overseas targets Tauranga

18 Sep 04:07 AM

Overseas scammers using QR code to access mobile phone data.

Acorn Foundation announces $3.2m in community funding
New Zealand

Acorn Foundation announces $3.2m in community funding

18 Sep 04:01 AM

Acorn Foundation announces $3.2m in community funding.

One person injured, BB gun seized after ‘fight’ in Pāpāmoa
New Zealand

One person injured, BB gun seized after ‘fight’ in Pāpāmoa

18 Sep 03:49 AM

Police were notified of the fight at 1.40pm.

Young star shines as Turkeys win national title again
New Zealand

Young star shines as Turkeys win national title again

18 Sep 03:43 AM

Three days of indoor cricket saw the Hawke's Bay Turkeys retain their national title.

Crashed van lifted off trapped elderly driver following Hamilton accident
New Zealand

Crashed van lifted off trapped elderly driver following Hamilton accident

18 Sep 02:37 AM

Passersby rushed to the aid of the trapped driver.

United we stand: 125 years that shaped Federated Farmers
New Zealand

United we stand: 125 years that shaped Federated Farmers

18 Sep 02:21 AM

Federated Farmers reflects on the journey that has shaped the organisation as it is today.

The Country: Happy 125th anniversary Feds
New Zealand

The Country: Happy 125th anniversary Feds

18 Sep 02:15 AM

Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, David Acland, Katie Milne, Wayne Langford.

Whitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' wave
New Zealand

Whitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' wave

18 Sep 02:07 AM

Fellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.

Olympian Eric Murray reveals renovation therapy - 'we lived pretty rough for a while'
Property

Olympian Eric Murray reveals renovation therapy - 'we lived pretty rough for a while'

18 Sep 02:00 AM

Gold medallist selling the villa he upgraded with son Zac and partner Thea.

'Horrific and extreme': Man found with child sex abuse images avoids jail
New Zealand

'Horrific and extreme': Man found with child sex abuse images avoids jail

18 Sep 01:30 AM

Criminal caught after a European law enforcement agency flagged online activity.

RSA left redfaced after blackface incident apologises, says it was 'worn in innocence'
New Zealand

RSA left redfaced after blackface incident apologises, says it was 'worn in innocence'

18 Sep 12:26 AM

“We did not pick up that it had the potential to offend."

Action plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest
Kahu

Action plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest

18 Sep 12:00 AM

Far North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.

'Like a cyclist': Treat riders as vulnerable road users campaigner says
New Zealand

'Like a cyclist': Treat riders as vulnerable road users campaigner says

17 Sep 11:39 PM

“We are legally allowed on the road and should be able to do so safely.”

Synlait gets second lifeline: Bright Dairy takes control in ‘watershed’ vote
Agribusiness

Synlait gets second lifeline: Bright Dairy takes control in ‘watershed’ vote

17 Sep 11:27 PM

Shareholders vote in favour of a $217m equity raise.

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Fonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstore
Agribusiness

Fonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstore

17 Sep 11:18 PM

It follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.

Family of Ariki Rigby weep in court as man charged with murder appears
New Zealand

Family of Ariki Rigby weep in court as man charged with murder appears

17 Sep 11:04 PM

Police made a breakthrough two years after the Hawke's Bay killing shocked the nation.

Max horsepower: Riders take to the streets for road safety
New Zealand

Max horsepower: Riders take to the streets for road safety

17 Sep 10:42 PM

People took part in rides on the streets of Havelock North, Napier and CHB.

‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leave
Kahu

‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leave

17 Sep 10:08 PM

Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.

Crews battle garage fire in South Waikato town
New Zealand

Crews battle garage fire in South Waikato town

17 Sep 10:04 PM

Fenz was called about 8.10am.

To the guinea pigs go the spoils from show - as hundreds turn out to see them compete
New Zealand

To the guinea pigs go the spoils from show - as hundreds turn out to see them compete

17 Sep 10:00 PM

There's nothing like a good rodent show to pull the punters.

New projections: How is the climate likely to change where you live?
New Zealand

New projections: How is the climate likely to change where you live?

17 Sep 10:00 PM

New projections out to 2090 indicate NZ could grow warmer and drier than earlier forecast.

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