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The Country: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on supporting young farmers
New Zealand

The Country: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on supporting young farmers

31 Mar 12:34 AM

David Seymour, Dan Boulton, Mike Casey, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.

Magic v Stars: Pre-season clash, community day in Rotorua
New Zealand

Magic v Stars: Pre-season clash, community day in Rotorua

31 Mar 12:24 AM

Saturday features a community day with skills sessions for kids.

Far North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousands
New Zealand

Far North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousands

31 Mar 12:00 AM

The festival, which started in 2008, rocks Ōtiria Marae in cultural celebration.

Toxic algae bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoehu
New Zealand

Toxic algae bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoehu

30 Mar 11:27 PM

People should avoid contact with the water to prevent illness.

Crown apologises for bringing ‘death and division’ to Ngāti Hāua
Kahu

Crown apologises for bringing ‘death and division’ to Ngāti Hāua

30 Mar 11:23 PM

The settlement includes $20.4m in financial redress and the return of 64 sites.

Opinion: Time to invest in our young farmers
Opinion

Opinion: Time to invest in our young farmers

30 Mar 11:01 PM

Opinion: New Zealand needs young farmers just as much as most other countries.

Far North gets plenty of aroha from  Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro
New Zealand

Far North gets plenty of aroha from Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro

30 Mar 11:00 PM

Busy Far North tour for Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro with packed schedule of events

Lucky win: Lotto ticket scoops $500k in beachside town
New Zealand

Lucky win: Lotto ticket scoops $500k in beachside town

30 Mar 10:58 PM

Powerball rolled over to Wednesday with a $6 million jackpot.

NZ Champs and Golden Shears double for Toa Henderson
New Zealand

NZ Champs and Golden Shears double for Toa Henderson

30 Mar 09:06 PM

Results from the 39th New Zealand Shearing Championships at Te Kūiti on March 27-29.

Flag football set to grow in Bay of Plenty schools
New Zealand

Flag football set to grow in Bay of Plenty schools

30 Mar 09:00 PM

The event on April 2 aims to grow interest in flag football among students.

Damian McKenzie staying in NZ, signs long-term deal
All Blacks

Damian McKenzie staying in NZ, signs long-term deal

30 Mar 08:56 PM

He aims to win a championship with the Chiefs and succeed in the 2027 World Cup.

Hawke’s Bay midwives’ push for whooping cough vaccine uptake has 80% success rate
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay midwives’ push for whooping cough vaccine uptake has 80% success rate

30 Mar 08:56 PM

There have been 65 confirmed whooping cough cases in Hawke's Bay in 2025.

‘Serious injuries’: Emergency services respond to Hamilton crash
New Zealand

‘Serious injuries’: Emergency services respond to Hamilton crash

30 Mar 08:34 PM

Police arrived on Wairere Dr in Queenwood at around 7.12am.

Reasons to be positive about red meat's future
Opinion

Reasons to be positive about red meat's future

30 Mar 08:10 PM

OPINION: Is there a food equivalent of the Lord of the Rings?

‘Critical condition’: Pedestrian injured in crash
New Zealand

‘Critical condition’: Pedestrian injured in crash

30 Mar 08:05 PM

The crash happened late on Sunday night at the intersection of SH3 and Hewitts Rd. 

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New Zealand|politics

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to Mike Hosking

Prime minister Christopher Luxon moves his regular interview with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking to Monday mornings. Video / Newstalk ZB

Single-vehicle crash in Ōpārau claims one life
New Zealand

Single-vehicle crash in Ōpārau claims one life

30 Mar 07:08 PM

Emergency services were called to the scene at 8.45pm yesterday.

Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī
Markets with Madison

Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī

30 Mar 06:00 PM

Is its investment dependent on fast-track approval?

Hawke’s Bay couple fear neighbouring motorway extension could endanger home
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay couple fear neighbouring motorway extension could endanger home

30 Mar 05:00 PM

A Hawke’s Bay couple say concrete safety features need to be considered.

‘Get gone’: Key advice for Hawke’s Bay in quake and tsunami threat
New Zealand

‘Get gone’: Key advice for Hawke’s Bay in quake and tsunami threat

30 Mar 05:00 PM

The Hikurangi Subduction Zone could trigger a tsunami within minutes of a quake.

Farmers fined $77k for discharging effluent into stream
New Zealand

Farmers fined $77k for discharging effluent into stream

30 Mar 04:02 PM

Judge Tepania noted both defendants were careless for different reasons.

Lost everything again: Kiwi’s Brisbane home flooded for second time
New Zealand

Lost everything again: Kiwi’s Brisbane home flooded for second time

30 Mar 04:00 PM

Rochelle Bekker's family lost most of their possessions in 2022. Now it's happened again.

‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecast
New Zealand

‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecast

30 Mar 04:00 PM

It has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.

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Opinion: Why NZ’s economic signals are so confusing
Opinion

Opinion: Why NZ’s economic signals are so confusing

30 Mar 03:00 PM

GDP per capita rose for the first time since 2022, ending eight quarters of decline.

Fire crews battle large garage blaze in central Tauranga
New Zealand

Fire crews battle large garage blaze in central Tauranga

30 Mar 03:02 AM

A large garage fire in central Tauranga was attended by multiple fire crews.

Future of Raetihi recycling facility left in limbo
New Zealand

Future of Raetihi recycling facility left in limbo

30 Mar 02:01 AM

Residents must wait six weeks for a recycling station decision.

‘Raise as much as possible’: Movie night fundraiser for mum’s cancer battle
New Zealand

‘Raise as much as possible’: Movie night fundraiser for mum’s cancer battle

30 Mar 01:00 AM

Fairhaven School hosts a movie night to support Sarena Crane's cancer treatment.

‘Flames as big as a house’: Yachtie plucked to safety as inferno engulfs boat
New Zealand

‘Flames as big as a house’: Yachtie plucked to safety as inferno engulfs boat

29 Mar 11:49 PM

Rescuers came across the stricken man on a liferaft off the Hawke's Bay coast.

Havelock North dominate for first win of season
New Zealand

Havelock North dominate for first win of season

29 Mar 11:05 PM

Havelock North defeated MAC 77-3 at Flaxmere Park.

90-year-old vintage car enthusiast and patrol volunteer keeps community safe
New Zealand

90-year-old vintage car enthusiast and patrol volunteer keeps community safe

29 Mar 11:00 PM

He volunteers with Katikati Community Patrol, helping as the "eyes and ears" of police.

New home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book Sale
New Zealand

New home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book Sale

29 Mar 11:00 PM

A new venue is needed so Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ Book Sale can hold its 31st chapter.

‘Go on little boy, your mum will be waiting’: Family’s tribute to 4yo killed in dog attack
New Zealand

‘Go on little boy, your mum will be waiting’: Family’s tribute to 4yo killed in dog attack

29 Mar 06:37 PM

A small community is shocked by the death and praying for the surviving child.

‘Game changer’: Minecraft showcase for Rotorua
New Zealand

‘Game changer’: Minecraft showcase for Rotorua

29 Mar 04:04 PM

Te Puia tikanga Māori experts proud to launch virtual map of Rotorua for Minecraft movie.

Parking blitz hits students
New Zealand

Parking blitz hits students

29 Mar 04:00 PM

About 40 students from one school were ticketed in February.

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