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Rural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunch
New Zealand

Rural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunch

24 Mar 01:00 AM

The baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.

Roadworks chip away at Napier cars
New Zealand

Roadworks chip away at Napier cars

24 Mar 12:37 AM

One driver said they had eight windscreen chips and paint chips all over the bonnet.

‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summer
New Zealand

‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summer

23 Mar 11:46 PM

Coroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.

Flying high and in all directions: Hawks top NBL
New Zealand

Flying high and in all directions: Hawks top NBL

23 Mar 11:43 PM

The cavalry is arriving, with the Hawks currently sitting pretty.

Campervan lovers fill Hastings racecourse with their trusty steeds
New Zealand

Campervan lovers fill Hastings racecourse with their trusty steeds

23 Mar 11:37 PM

'Our only regret is we didn’t get ours earlier.'

'I want to get Wairoa back on its feet’: Mayor stands for a fifth term
New Zealand

'I want to get Wairoa back on its feet’: Mayor stands for a fifth term

23 Mar 11:00 PM

Little says flood mitigation and roading are key priorities for the district.

Hundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chase
New Zealand

Hundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chase

23 Mar 11:00 PM

Experts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.

‘State of shock’: Canadian hockey players injured in serious crash
New Zealand

‘State of shock’: Canadian hockey players injured in serious crash

23 Mar 10:46 PM

The visiting U16 and U18 hockey team members were travelling to Tauranga from Napier.

Recycling crisis: Overflow, contamination could close waste station
New Zealand

Recycling crisis: Overflow, contamination could close waste station

23 Mar 09:04 PM

Rubbish dumped at Raetihi's recycling facility includes food waste and animal carcasses.

Synlait returns to profit, beats forecast
Business|companies

Synlait returns to profit, beats forecast

23 Mar 08:34 PM

Synlait has beaten its first-half earnings forecast after going into the red last year.

Heating source likely cause of hot tub fire
New Zealand

Heating source likely cause of hot tub fire

23 Mar 08:13 PM

Firefighters were called to a property in Bulls early on Monday morning.

‘We won’t land bank’: Battle looms as council blocks new home zoning in Warkworth
New Zealand

‘We won’t land bank’: Battle looms as council blocks new home zoning in Warkworth

23 Mar 08:00 PM

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown opposes land plan as company heads to court.

‘A risk worth taking’: Meet the Kiwi dad taking on Tasmania in brutal reality show
Entertainment

‘A risk worth taking’: Meet the Kiwi dad taking on Tasmania in brutal reality show

23 Mar 06:00 PM

Eastern Bay of Plenty trapper Shay Williamson takes on TV's ultimate survival challenge.

Mother shares struggle with adopted FASD son
New Zealand

Mother shares struggle with adopted FASD son

23 Mar 05:49 PM

She felt relieved when her adopted son was diagnosed at 16.

The rise of the underground food economy
New Zealand

The rise of the underground food economy

23 Mar 05:00 PM

Hospitality NZ says informal food businesses are being emboldened by social media reach,.

‘Failed to achieve anything meaningful’: Why councillor won’t seek re-election
New Zealand

‘Failed to achieve anything meaningful’: Why councillor won’t seek re-election

23 Mar 04:00 PM

Revealed: Which Rotorua councillors say they will – or won't – stand in local election.

Whanganui police breath test nearly 10,000 drivers over two days
New Zealand

Whanganui police breath test nearly 10,000 drivers over two days

23 Mar 04:00 PM

'Our aim is to prevent tragic incidents on our roads.'

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Opinion: Why investors should remain hopeful despite market dip
Opinion

Opinion: Why investors should remain hopeful despite market dip

23 Mar 03:00 PM

The S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its February highs, entering a correction.

One dead after two-vehicle Whakatāne crash
New Zealand

One dead after two-vehicle Whakatāne crash

23 Mar 06:33 AM

Police were called to the scene around 4.50pm.

Napier healthcare protest: 'Almost nothing left'
New Zealand

Napier healthcare protest: 'Almost nothing left'

23 Mar 06:23 AM

Just over 200 people rallied to support the call for better Napier Health Centre services.

Driver charged after 12 people injured in crash between van and SUV on SH5
New Zealand

Driver charged after 12 people injured in crash between van and SUV on SH5

23 Mar 04:22 AM

Four ambulances and four helicopters were sent to the scene.

Watch: Surfers encounter orca
New Zealand

Watch: Surfers encounter orca

23 Mar 03:01 AM

Two surfers encountered a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning.

Teenagers at Hawke’s Bay skid meet drive straight into waiting police checkpoint
New Zealand

Teenagers at Hawke’s Bay skid meet drive straight into waiting police checkpoint

23 Mar 01:15 AM

Police had warned many of their parents in advance about what they were planning.

‘Dangerous’: Woman ‘clawed’ self-proclaimed warden during parking clash
New Zealand|crime

‘Dangerous’: Woman ‘clawed’ self-proclaimed warden during parking clash

23 Mar 12:00 AM

Russell Watts was assaulted by Stevee Ormsby after she parked near his house.

Maraekakaho Country Market's record day: Big numbers, big traffic, and a huge community result
New Zealand

Maraekakaho Country Market's record day: Big numbers, big traffic, and a huge community result

22 Mar 11:17 PM

The cars snaking for kilometres beyond Maraekakaho’s famous black barn told the story.

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Central Hawke’s Bay theatre, hotel and a string of retail buildings deemed earthquake-prone
New Zealand

Central Hawke’s Bay theatre, hotel and a string of retail buildings deemed earthquake-prone

22 Mar 05:00 PM

One building owner says it could mean significant changes along Waipukurau’s main street.

Rising talent: Young skaters gear up for national spotlight
New Zealand

Rising talent: Young skaters gear up for national spotlight

22 Mar 05:00 PM

The event features park, street, and vert competitions on March 28 and 29.

Eviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaints
New Zealand

Eviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaints

22 Mar 04:00 PM

Police confirmed a shooting occurred but the tenant didn't engage with them.

Rāhui in place at one of Aotearoa’s top hikes after death on track
New Zealand

Rāhui in place at one of Aotearoa’s top hikes after death on track

22 Mar 06:24 AM

Police extended their condolences to the family and the track will reopen Wednesday.

Gisborne police investigating reports of gunshots fired into house
New Zealand

Gisborne police investigating reports of gunshots fired into house

22 Mar 06:07 AM

Officers were called to a Ranfurly St address at around 6.30am.

‘A silly judgment call’: Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospects
New Zealand|crime

‘A silly judgment call’: Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospects

22 Mar 05:00 AM

Neasan McVeigh lost name suppression and a bid for a discharge without conviction.

Party line: Memories of NZ’s shared phone days revived in museum
New Zealand

Party line: Memories of NZ’s shared phone days revived in museum

21 Mar 11:00 PM

The exhibition features nostalgic chunky phones with circular dials.

‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journey
New Zealand

‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journey

21 Mar 11:00 PM

High-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit.

Man charged with murder after Gisborne mass brawl dies
New Zealand

Man charged with murder after Gisborne mass brawl dies

21 Mar 10:25 PM

The death of the 26-year-old has been referred to the coroner.

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