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'Struggling': Beekeepers expect to make a loss this season
New Zealand

'Struggling': Beekeepers expect to make a loss this season

04 Sep 10:01 PM

'It’s tough at the moment but hopefully it can turn a corner at some stage.'

Synlait lifts 2024/25 milk price to $8.60/kg
Agribusiness

Synlait lifts 2024/25 milk price to $8.60/kg

04 Sep 09:46 PM

The dairy and infant formula maker is in the middle of a $217.8m capital raise.

Kaitāia boxer Mea Motu in historic double world title fight in England
New Zealand

Kaitāia boxer Mea Motu in historic double world title fight in England

04 Sep 09:19 PM

The Far North world champ has title unification bout in UK.

'They buried their teeth into me': Walker attacked by three dogs
New Zealand

'They buried their teeth into me': Walker attacked by three dogs

04 Sep 09:00 PM

Man was left with some “gouges” on the top of his leg and bottom.

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Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes
New Zealand

Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes

04 Sep 08:45 PM

The businesses owe unpaid taxes and loans, according to the IRD's statements of claim.

Watch: Dame Lisa Carrington's secret to success, and future plans
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Watch: Dame Lisa Carrington's secret to success, and future plans

04 Sep 08:40 PM

Carrington shares insights on her journey to becoming NZ's most dominant Olympian.

Dame Lisa Carrington in studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking
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Dame Lisa Carrington in studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking

New Zealand's greatest Olympian joins Mike Hosking in studio to talk her success, what drives her to be the best and her venture into writing a kid's book. Video | Newstalk ZB

Tauranga dance studio represents NZ at worlds
New Zealand

Tauranga dance studio represents NZ at worlds

04 Sep 08:24 PM

Tauranga dance studio represented NZ at the world championships.

Tauranga crash blocks road
New Zealand

Tauranga crash blocks road

04 Sep 08:23 PM

The crash took place on 6th Ave in Tauranga this morning.

'Generation chair' splits Kāpiti's future: A call for climate action in council
New Zealand

'Generation chair' splits Kāpiti's future: A call for climate action in council

04 Sep 08:00 PM

The chair is split down the middle to represent action versus inaction.

Hamilton child homicide: Residents urged to keep an eye out for ‘white clothing’
Crime

Hamilton child homicide: Residents urged to keep an eye out for ‘white clothing’

04 Sep 07:46 PM

Police are continuing their inquiries in the area, after the boy was killed on Sunday,

No rugby at AIMS Games for a young Nathan Harris
New Zealand

No rugby at AIMS Games for a young Nathan Harris

04 Sep 07:27 PM

A former All Black played football for Te Puke Intermediate.

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Paws out, claws out: The Cat of the Year is about to be crowned in Napier
New Zealand

Paws out, claws out: The Cat of the Year is about to be crowned in Napier

04 Sep 06:00 PM

'It’s not just for bred cats - domestics and companion cats can join as well.'

Watch: How the NZDF is helping feed mourners at Tūrangawaewae Marae
New Zealand

Watch: How the NZDF is helping feed mourners at Tūrangawaewae Marae

04 Sep 06:00 PM

NZDF has mobilised 28 personnel to support the tangi of Kīngi Tūheitia.

Piera Hudson hits the accelerator again, after a ski injury that took 12 months to heal
New Zealand

Piera Hudson hits the accelerator again, after a ski injury that took 12 months to heal

04 Sep 06:00 PM

'For the first time in my life, I missed skiing.'

Renowned organist Martin Setchell to perform in Waikanae next month
New Zealand

Renowned organist Martin Setchell to perform in Waikanae next month

04 Sep 05:01 PM

Setchell to play Bach, Handel, Guilmant, Fauré, and light-hearted opera and film music.

The Country Fast Five: Meet Cam Heggie, auctioneer extraordinaire
New Zealand

The Country Fast Five: Meet Cam Heggie, auctioneer extraordinaire

04 Sep 05:01 PM

Cam Heggie is such a legend he answered 15 questions instead of five.

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Fishy claims: Supermarket seafood brands accused of greenwashing
New Zealand

Fishy claims: Supermarket seafood brands accused of greenwashing

04 Sep 05:00 PM

Researchers find green claims on many products can't be backed up.

Napier City Rovers set lofty goals ahead of National League
Sport|football

Napier City Rovers set lofty goals ahead of National League

04 Sep 05:00 PM

Captain Jim Hoyle opens up on Napier City Rovers' National League qualification and hopes.

Youth tackle range of issues at speech contest
New Zealand

Youth tackle range of issues at speech contest

04 Sep 05:00 PM

Te Hiku o-te Ika Manu Korero – Far North Schools Speech Competition results.

Comment: As we farewell our Kīngi we will continue to be guided by his extraordinary leadership
Kahu

Comment: As we farewell our Kīngi we will continue to be guided by his extraordinary leadership

04 Sep 05:00 PM

OPINION: Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau was taken far too soon.

Coastal change maps can aid Māori communities in climate adaptation planning
Kahu

Coastal change maps can aid Māori communities in climate adaptation planning

04 Sep 05:00 PM

Hope that coastal data will be useful in decision-making, planning.

Gisborne's DrainWise programme hailed a success by mayor
New Zealand

Gisborne's DrainWise programme hailed a success by mayor

04 Sep 05:00 PM

Gisborne's DrainWise scheme hailed for boosting sewage system capacity during wet weather.

Far North Constable Harriet Steele's mettle earns her top Ironman accolade
New Zealand

Far North Constable Harriet Steele's mettle earns her top Ironman accolade

04 Sep 05:00 PM

Harriet Steele earns Ironman scholarship during cancer fight.

Waste of ratepayers' money: Northland MP slams council's speed limit changes
New Zealand

Waste of ratepayers' money: Northland MP slams council's speed limit changes

04 Sep 05:00 PM

FNDC has gone ahead with speed limit changes the Government says will have to be reversed.

'There's room for everyone': Kīngi Tūheitia’s simple but powerful message
New Zealand

'There's room for everyone': Kīngi Tūheitia’s simple but powerful message

04 Sep 05:00 PM

Academic: Kotahitanga, or unity, is an enduring theme the Kīngitanga brings to politics.

German newcomer sees potential in Gisborne apples
New Zealand

German newcomer sees potential in Gisborne apples

04 Sep 05:00 PM

A German-owned company is investing in Gisborne's apple industry with an orchard purchase.

Pushing human limits: Northlander reveals how she runs an ultra-marathon a day
New Zealand

Pushing human limits: Northlander reveals how she runs an ultra-marathon a day

04 Sep 05:00 PM

Shannon-Leigh Litt has run 242 ultra-marathons since January. Here's how she's done it.

Mt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation
New Zealand

Mt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation

04 Sep 05:00 PM

'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'

Young equestrian to compete on international stage
New Zealand

Young equestrian to compete on international stage

04 Sep 05:00 PM

'She’s come a long way in a short time.'

Far North news briefs - Northland Kauri play in Kaitāia, Blood Service collecting and sustainability recognised
New Zealand

Far North news briefs - Northland Kauri play in Kaitāia, Blood Service collecting and sustainability recognised

04 Sep 05:00 PM

News snippets from the Far North

Property market springing back – but not in Northland
New Zealand

Property market springing back – but not in Northland

04 Sep 05:00 PM

Experts say house prices have finally bottomed out and are on the up... elsewhere.

'Predatory attack': Woman followed home after trying to buy coffee with $100 bill
New Zealand|crime

'Predatory attack': Woman followed home after trying to buy coffee with $100 bill

04 Sep 07:00 AM

Taonui Cooper kicked and punched the woman as he demanded she hand over the money.

Heritage seeds 'the key to our future'
New Zealand

Heritage seeds 'the key to our future'

04 Sep 06:00 AM

Pair started collecting heritage fruit trees in the 1980s while living in Kaiwaka.

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