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Decision on Frimley Pool's future to be revisited after pipe leaks discovered
New Zealand

Decision on Frimley Pool's future to be revisited after pipe leaks discovered

17 Sep 09:59 PM

The pool has been part of Hastings summers for decades, but more issues have been found.

Basketball dream for teen Hawke’s Bay ballers
New Zealand

Basketball dream for teen Hawke’s Bay ballers

17 Sep 09:52 PM

Pahlyss Hokianga and Graecyn Parahi off to basketball camp in Perth.

Positive lift in dairy prices at latest GDT
New Zealand

Positive lift in dairy prices at latest GDT

17 Sep 09:32 PM

Whole milk powder up 1.5% and skim milk powder lifts 2.2%.

Auckland police kept busy during two 'dangerous' attempts to evade arrest
New Zealand|crime

Auckland police kept busy during two 'dangerous' attempts to evade arrest

17 Sep 09:18 PM

A man associated with the Head Hunters has been arrested after traversing Auckland.

Person dies in Waikato workplace incident
New Zealand

Person dies in Waikato workplace incident

17 Sep 08:44 PM

Emergency services were called to a Cambridge address at 12.30pm on Tuesday.

Oji confirms mill closure, 75 jobs lost
Manufacturing

Oji confirms mill closure, 75 jobs lost

17 Sep 08:22 PM

The company has experienced a range of issues including high energy costs.

Council calls on public to assist with dog attack inquiry
New Zealand

Council calls on public to assist with dog attack inquiry

17 Sep 08:00 PM

The attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.

'Be vigilant': Police warn Whangārei residents as car arson attacks continue
New Zealand

'Be vigilant': Police warn Whangārei residents as car arson attacks continue

17 Sep 06:31 PM

Two similar crimes happened just last week in the same suburb.

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'Overwhelming, but definitely in a good way': Special Hawke's Bay homecomings for Paris athletes
New Zealand

'Overwhelming, but definitely in a good way': Special Hawke's Bay homecomings for Paris athletes

17 Sep 06:00 PM

'I was a bit taken aback seeing all the little kids out there looking up to me.'

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'In the mood to buy again': Rise in house sales as interest rates drop
New Zealand

'In the mood to buy again': Rise in house sales as interest rates drop

17 Sep 06:00 PM

Buyers 'in the mood to buy again' in Hawke’s Bay.

'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am
New Zealand

'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am

17 Sep 05:49 PM

'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'

Three pathways to stronger returns for sheepmeat - Rabobank
New Zealand

Three pathways to stronger returns for sheepmeat - Rabobank

17 Sep 05:01 PM

The long-term outlook for NZ sheepmeat remains positive but change is required.

Listen: Rotorua hunt hounds howling at 4am
New Zealand

Listen: Rotorua hunt hounds howling at 4am

Tom Stephenson says he hears the hounds from his property daily. Video / Supplied

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Dignity and reputation: Police defend heavy redactions in Kiri Allan file
New Zealand

Dignity and reputation: Police defend heavy redactions in Kiri Allan file

17 Sep 05:00 PM

Police say the redactions are in line with Ombudsman guidelines for privacy.

'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homes
New Zealand

'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homes

17 Sep 05:00 PM

The development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.

Dementia support group urges Gisborne residents to engage with available help
New Zealand

Dementia support group urges Gisborne residents to engage with available help

17 Sep 05:00 PM

Sherwood Club offers vital respite for families affected by dementia

Electricity warning after frigid snap; more thunderstorms to come today
New Zealand

Electricity warning after frigid snap; more thunderstorms to come today

17 Sep 05:00 PM

An unstable westerly flow is expected to bring heavy showers and possible small hail.

More work planned on Mangahauini Gorge
New Zealand

More work planned on Mangahauini Gorge

17 Sep 05:00 PM

NZTA has plans in progress for further work to stabilise gorge.

Far North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylaw
New Zealand

Far North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylaw

17 Sep 05:00 PM

Far North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.

'Every day is like Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori for my whānau and I'
Kahu

'Every day is like Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori for my whānau and I'

17 Sep 05:00 PM

Wānanga teacher told she would never get a job speaking te reo Māori.

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Fonterra shareholders anxious for info on possible $3b-plus consumer business sale
Agribusiness

Fonterra shareholders anxious for info on possible $3b-plus consumer business sale

17 Sep 05:00 PM

Watchdog council sends annual letter of expectations to board, surveys farmer-owners.

Arrests after shots and fires in Wairoa
New Zealand

Arrests after shots and fires in Wairoa

17 Sep 05:00 PM

Police have arrested gang members over a shots fired and car fires in Wairoa.

Sand art decorates Mount Main Beach
New Zealand

Sand art decorates Mount Main Beach

17 Sep 04:08 PM

'This toi onepū (sand art)... is a powerful statement of resilience and pride.'

'Taken aback': Woman grabs policeman's genitals in strip club
New Zealand|crime

'Taken aback': Woman grabs policeman's genitals in strip club

17 Sep 07:00 AM

Then, two months later Passion Vailea viciously attacked a woman at the supermarket.

'Troubles me': Shooting inquest probes police lethal force 'threshold'
New Zealand

'Troubles me': Shooting inquest probes police lethal force 'threshold'

17 Sep 06:34 AM

'Is incapacitation a nicer way of saying lethal force or killing?'

'We see benefits at the time': Pain relief during lamb tailing worth the money
New Zealand

'We see benefits at the time': Pain relief during lamb tailing worth the money

17 Sep 06:00 AM

From next year pain relief during tailing is mandatory for NZ Merino Company suppliers.

Police Commissioner responds to criticisms over investigations into Aussie Malcolm's alleged abuse
Politics

Police Commissioner responds to criticisms over investigations into Aussie Malcolm's alleged abuse

17 Sep 05:52 AM

The Police Commissioner says there was insufficient evidence to charge after initial probe

Jetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into plane
New Zealand

Jetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into plane

17 Sep 05:20 AM

Powerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.

Arrest in Ariki Rigby case: Police charge man with murder of teen in 2022
New Zealand

Arrest in Ariki Rigby case: Police charge man with murder of teen in 2022

17 Sep 05:07 AM

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

'Moved to tears': Bay tamariki share universal love of te reo
New Zealand

'Moved to tears': Bay tamariki share universal love of te reo

17 Sep 04:59 AM

'They aren’t frightened or scared of it.'

MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland
New Zealand

MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland

17 Sep 04:13 AM

The MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland

Watch: SH2 reopens following slip that fell on three vehicles
New Zealand

Watch: SH2 reopens following slip that fell on three vehicles

17 Sep 03:34 AM

The slip came down on three vehicles at Waiotahe Beach.

Spring ushers in improved farmer confidence - survey
New Zealand

Spring ushers in improved farmer confidence - survey

17 Sep 02:54 AM

Broader agri economy confidence has increased to a net reading of +3% from -25%.

Tauranga Smoke: 'A passionate rock lovers dream come true'
New Zealand

Tauranga Smoke: 'A passionate rock lovers dream come true'

17 Sep 02:33 AM

A rock music festival is making its first appearance in the Bay this November.

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