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Medals for Gizzy clubs at rescue champs
New Zealand

Medals for Gizzy clubs at rescue champs

20 Aug 05:00 PM

Midway clubbie Celia Willoughby notched two NZ age group records.

It's official - this tiny town makes the best toasties in NZ
Lifestyle

It's official - this tiny town makes the best toasties in NZ

20 Aug 05:00 PM

The region has secured the hotly contested Great NZ Toastie Takeover competition (again).

Generous farmers and buyers unite for annual Daffodil Day Sheep Drive
New Zealand

Generous farmers and buyers unite for annual Daffodil Day Sheep Drive

20 Aug 05:00 PM

Farmers donate stock and buyers often pay above market value to support cancer fundraising

‘Bombshell’: Devastation as mills announce permanent closure
New Zealand

‘Bombshell’: Devastation as mills announce permanent closure

20 Aug 08:44 AM

Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says he is deeply concerned for local communities.

'I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddler
New Zealand|crime

'I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddler

20 Aug 08:00 AM

The Crown alleges Jessica Mulford stomped on toddler Harlee-Rose.

Dad wanting to leave gang told it would cost him $20k - or his ute
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Dad wanting to leave gang told it would cost him $20k - or his ute

20 Aug 07:00 AM

The man was then assaulted before locking himself, his pregnant wife and kids in a room.

High energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp International
Energy

High energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp International

20 Aug 06:55 AM

If the plan goes ahead 230 people would lose their jobs.

Two vehicles involved in serious crash on SH10 outside Waipapa
New Zealand

Two vehicles involved in serious crash on SH10 outside Waipapa

20 Aug 06:01 AM

Crash injures three people.

Govt says petrol will only rise 3c a litre as it moves to raise carbon price
New Zealand|politics

Govt says petrol will only rise 3c a litre as it moves to raise carbon price

20 Aug 05:40 AM

The Government is slashing the number of tonnes of planet-heating emissions for sale.

'Terrifying': Nurses working in hospital without doctors to protest with strike
New Zealand

'Terrifying': Nurses working in hospital without doctors to protest with strike

20 Aug 05:00 AM

The one-hour strike shows nurses are unhappy treating patients without an on-site doctor.

NZ’s youngest MP ‘surprised’ to make preferred PM list
New Zealand

NZ’s youngest MP ‘surprised’ to make preferred PM list

20 Aug 04:44 AM

"The thought of being Prime Minister has not crossed my mind."

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New Zealand

'I have survived. I can give others hope'

20 Aug 04:01 AM

Daffodil Day: How a cancer survivor found a new purpose after pain and loss.

Orchard scanning technology helps growers
New Zealand

Orchard scanning technology helps growers

20 Aug 03:50 AM

Two Hawke's Bay companies have worked together to develop the technology.

Monthly breakfast and cruise hits the right note
New Zealand

Monthly breakfast and cruise hits the right note

20 Aug 03:26 AM

Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club run inaugural breakfast and mystery run.

Taupō tourism agency tightens its belt as budget cuts bite
New Zealand

Taupō tourism agency tightens its belt as budget cuts bite

20 Aug 03:00 AM

Tourism is worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Taupō economy.

Ātiamuri dairy farmers start from scratch
New Zealand

Ātiamuri dairy farmers start from scratch

20 Aug 03:00 AM

The re-establishment of Paul and Lesley Grey’s herd began in 2020.

Vessel salvaged after running aground on Coromandel beach
New Zealand

Vessel salvaged after running aground on Coromandel beach

20 Aug 02:54 AM

Maritime NZ confirmed it is investigating after fishing boat beached in the Coromandel.

'Hugely beneficial': Scholarship recipient encourages others to apply
New Zealand

'Hugely beneficial': Scholarship recipient encourages others to apply

20 Aug 02:03 AM

A previous recipient encouraged people wanting to be advisers to apply.

Digger operator deaths: Forestry industry issued with fatality alert
New Zealand

Digger operator deaths: Forestry industry issued with fatality alert

20 Aug 01:54 AM

Two digger operators died at work within 10 days in July.

The Country: Kate Acland on a decline in sheep numbers
New Zealand

The Country: Kate Acland on a decline in sheep numbers

20 Aug 01:45 AM

Damien O'Connor, Harry Gaddum, Jim Hopkins, Kate Acland.

Person seriously injured after horse incident
New Zealand

Person seriously injured after horse incident

20 Aug 01:42 AM

The incident happened at Stratford.

Samipeni Finau re-signs with Gallagher Chiefs and NZ Rugby until 2026
New Zealand

Samipeni Finau re-signs with Gallagher Chiefs and NZ Rugby until 2026

20 Aug 01:34 AM

Chiefs coach McMillan says he is 'excited to be part of the journey'.

Waikato suffers first loss in Farah Palmer Cup against Canterbury
New Zealand

Waikato suffers first loss in Farah Palmer Cup against Canterbury

20 Aug 01:32 AM

Waikato missed a last-minute chance to win, with Canterbury holding on for a 10-7 triumph.

Man to appear in court following arrest in Pyes Pā
New Zealand

Man to appear in court following arrest in Pyes Pā

20 Aug 01:31 AM

A man is due to appear in court following an arrest in Pyes Pā.

Tauranga CBD revamp pushes ahead – with potential savings
New Zealand

Tauranga CBD revamp pushes ahead – with potential savings

20 Aug 01:28 AM

A change in funding for Tauranga’s civic precinct could save $1m a year in interest.

Minister rejects call for exemption over Māori ward poll
Kahu

Minister rejects call for exemption over Māori ward poll

20 Aug 01:14 AM

Ruapehu and South Taranaki district councils will now be required to hold referendums.

Waikato secure first 2024 NPC win with 26-20 over Counties Manukau
New Zealand

Waikato secure first 2024 NPC win with 26-20 over Counties Manukau

20 Aug 01:12 AM

Senita Lauaki shines on debut as Waikato edge past Counties Manukau.

'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officers
New Zealand

'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officers

20 Aug 01:01 AM

The ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.

Pāuanui prepares to paint the town pink
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Pāuanui prepares to paint the town pink

20 Aug 12:46 AM

Pāuanui is preparing to paint the town 'pink' with a fundraising effort for breast cancer.

'It's having an impact': NZ sheep numbers continue to fall
New Zealand

'It's having an impact': NZ sheep numbers continue to fall

19 Aug 11:56 PM

'Unfortunately, we're not seeing anything that will signal a sharp turnaround.'

Former Hawke's Bay Magpies to boost trophy challengers
New Zealand

Former Hawke's Bay Magpies to boost trophy challengers

19 Aug 11:38 PM

Hawke's Bay's Māori rugby representatives are on a shield mission.

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