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Multi-instrumentalist and friends ready to perform
New Zealand

Multi-instrumentalist and friends ready to perform

21 Aug 09:09 PM

Whanganui’s Jazz Club presents the best of the young talent from the scene in Wellington.

An ageing cedar comes down in Tiffen Park
New Zealand

An ageing cedar comes down in Tiffen Park

21 Aug 08:45 PM

The tree was becoming unstable because of root failure.

'It is scary': Whanganui man running 100km for hospice
New Zealand

'It is scary': Whanganui man running 100km for hospice

21 Aug 07:54 PM

'They see it as a sad, grey place to die.'

Koroneihana: 'We need to focus on getting in the waka and working together'
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Koroneihana: 'We need to focus on getting in the waka and working together'

21 Aug 06:39 PM

King Tūheitia uses his coronation celebrations to call New Zealanders as one.

Trapped under a 1-tonne log: 'I rang my partner to say goodbye in case I didn’t make it'
New Zealand

Trapped under a 1-tonne log: 'I rang my partner to say goodbye in case I didn’t make it'

21 Aug 06:00 PM

Ian Sime can no longer do the work he loves, but from his knockback came an idea.

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Art farm comes into the light on a farm where things once grew in the dark
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Art farm comes into the light on a farm where things once grew in the dark

21 Aug 06:00 PM

The hub will provide space for local artists and creatives of all backgrounds and ages.

Waikato hounds make nationwide Top Dog finals
New Zealand

Waikato hounds make nationwide Top Dog finals

21 Aug 05:45 PM

The 2024 competition raises money for NZ mental health and dog-related charities.

The Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam Thompson
New Zealand

The Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam Thompson

21 Aug 05:01 PM

The Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.

Students celebrate Taipa Area School's Matariki event and new Ki o Rahi pitch
New Zealand

Students celebrate Taipa Area School's Matariki event and new Ki o Rahi pitch

21 Aug 05:00 PM

New Ki o Rahi pitch for Taipa Area School worth celebrating.

Ahuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line again
New Zealand

Ahuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line again

21 Aug 05:00 PM

Entries open for the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for Māori sheep and beef farmers.

Forestry groups welcome ETS reset
New Zealand

Forestry groups welcome ETS reset

21 Aug 05:00 PM

Optimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.

'Unbelievable': Six dogs returned to home after 55 animals seized
New Zealand

'Unbelievable': Six dogs returned to home after 55 animals seized

21 Aug 05:00 PM

Cats with 'big gashes' and dogs 'chained up on a short chain' have been seen at the home.

Fundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in England
New Zealand

Fundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in England

21 Aug 05:00 PM

Kaitāia darts player Jaymie Hilton-Jones needs help to get to World Youth contest.

'Unscrupulous operators are a reality': Northland councils urge caution over granny flat proposal
New Zealand

'Unscrupulous operators are a reality': Northland councils urge caution over granny flat proposal

21 Aug 05:00 PM

One council highlighted 'risks this could pose to home-buyers, renters, and ratepayers'.

Power to the people: Initiative aimed at reducing region's electricity prices
New Zealand

Power to the people: Initiative aimed at reducing region's electricity prices

21 Aug 05:00 PM

Tairāwhiti leaders plan locally owned renewable grids to combat soaring electricity bills

Ultimate test of character awaits Napier City Rovers in National League hunt
New Zealand

Ultimate test of character awaits Napier City Rovers in National League hunt

21 Aug 05:00 PM

Return to winning ways a must as Napier City Rovers hunt National League football place.

Charity champions the success and development of young people
New Zealand

Charity champions the success and development of young people

21 Aug 05:00 PM

The partnership gets new and used sports items to adolescents.

Hopes SH2 north can be reopened tomorrow
New Zealand

Hopes SH2 north can be reopened tomorrow

21 Aug 05:00 PM

NZTA hopes to have SH2 north of Ōpōtiki at the big slip site reopened tomorrow.

Commissioners decline plan for rest and service centre on SH1 in Ruakākā
New Zealand

Commissioners decline plan for rest and service centre on SH1 in Ruakākā

21 Aug 05:00 PM

The service centre was designed to cater for truckies heading south on SH1.

'I live in constant fear of death': Fatal crash victim's sister describes ongoing trauma
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'I live in constant fear of death': Fatal crash victim's sister describes ongoing trauma

21 Aug 05:00 PM

The repeat drink-driver who killed her brother has now been sent to jail.

'Go in fearless': Gisborne clubbies ready to take on the world
New Zealand

'Go in fearless': Gisborne clubbies ready to take on the world

21 Aug 05:00 PM

Midway duo to make Junior Black Fins debuts at world champs.

Earthworm research offers real potential
New Zealand

Earthworm research offers real potential

21 Aug 05:00 PM

Research by Hill Labs of Hamilton into earthworm eDNA offers real potential to farming.

Ambo strike action caused no harm
New Zealand

Ambo strike action caused no harm

21 Aug 05:00 PM

St John believes the industrial action Tuesday-Wednesday caused no patient harm.

News briefs from the Far North - chainsaws for firefighters, volunteers sought and Bay fundraiser
New Zealand

News briefs from the Far North - chainsaws for firefighters, volunteers sought and Bay fundraiser

21 Aug 05:00 PM

News snippets form the Far North.

'Everything gone in flames': Volunteer and solo mum of three left with nothing
New Zealand

'Everything gone in flames': Volunteer and solo mum of three left with nothing

21 Aug 05:00 PM

A community volunteer and mother with three children has lost everything in a house fire.

Reduce waste while funding hospice care in the Bay of Plenty
New Zealand

Reduce waste while funding hospice care in the Bay of Plenty

21 Aug 04:12 PM

An op shop has created a new budget range.

Go-ahead given for 202 new homes in Rotorua
New Zealand

Go-ahead given for 202 new homes in Rotorua

21 Aug 06:57 AM

Approval has been given to build 202 homes at Ngongotahā, for starters.

$164 million Cameron Rd upgrade fails to secure NZTA funding
New Zealand

$164 million Cameron Rd upgrade fails to secure NZTA funding

21 Aug 06:35 AM

Funding for the $164m Cameron Rd project in Tauranga has been declined by NZTA.

'Stuff off you pathetic little troll': Nicola Willis hits back at abuse, threats
New Zealand

'Stuff off you pathetic little troll': Nicola Willis hits back at abuse, threats

21 Aug 06:19 AM

There is fear a normalised 'toxic environment' will impact female representation.

Rural areas hit hardest by vet shortage - report
New Zealand

Rural areas hit hardest by vet shortage - report

21 Aug 06:00 AM

'The big shortage we have, particularly in the rural sector, is experienced vets.'

Major upgrade for 'bucket list' golf attraction
New Zealand

Major upgrade for 'bucket list' golf attraction

21 Aug 05:00 AM

'You would have to be a pretty young person to hike from the bottom to the top.'

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Synlait chair defends capital raise plan, says Pōkeno decision imminent
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Synlait chair defends capital raise plan, says Pōkeno decision imminent

21 Aug 04:00 AM

Cash-strapped Synlait has outlined details of its plan to pay off debt.

Damo's Day fundraiser at Ngātapa on Saturday
New Zealand

Damo's Day fundraiser at Ngātapa on Saturday

21 Aug 03:59 AM

All Black Coles, sports personality McKay, Blues coach Cotter special guests

Rāhui placed on Whanganui River for missing person
New Zealand

Rāhui placed on Whanganui River for missing person

21 Aug 03:53 AM

The rāhui will remain in place until Friday.

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