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Critical injuries after crash involving truck, three cars on Waikato highway
New Zealand

Critical injuries after crash involving truck, three cars on Waikato highway

20 Mar 09:52 AM

Police said the road is likely to remain closed for some time.

'I luv u always have': Man's frightening, erratic infatuation with woman
New Zealand|crime

'I luv u always have': Man's frightening, erratic infatuation with woman

20 Mar 07:00 AM

The 61-year-old wrongly believed he was in a relationship with the woman.

'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before
New Zealand|crime

'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before

20 Mar 06:00 AM

He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.

Ousted All Blacks coach Ian Foster returns for Lions tour 2025
All Blacks

Ousted All Blacks coach Ian Foster returns for Lions tour 2025

20 Mar 05:23 AM

The final allocation of tickets has gone on sale.

Body found in search for missing 79yo man
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Body found in search for missing 79yo man

20 Mar 05:19 AM

The man was reported missing after his car was found on February 21.

‘On his way’: Running prodigy’s coach on playing the long game
New Zealand

‘On his way’: Running prodigy’s coach on playing the long game

20 Mar 05:00 AM

At 15, Sam Ruthe has become the youngest person in history to run a sub-four-minute mile.

'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check
New Zealand

'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check

20 Mar 04:36 AM

'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'

Olympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy project
New Zealand

Olympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy project

20 Mar 04:17 AM

The Māori landowners group proposing the project says people are jumping to conclusions.

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Dairy farmers set for bumper earnings in 2025
Agribusiness

Dairy farmers set for bumper earnings in 2025

20 Mar 04:09 AM

Farmers look set to receive a high milk price and dividend from Fonterra this year.

Kick in the teeth: Chiefs fined for interference in win over Blues
Super Rugby

Kick in the teeth: Chiefs fined for interference in win over Blues

20 Mar 03:12 AM

The Chiefs were fined after their medic twice interfered with Blues' conversions.

‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friend
Crime

‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friend

20 Mar 03:00 AM

She said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.

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Is the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?
Business

Is the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?

20 Mar 02:57 AM

Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?

Defunct holiday park with glow-worm cave sparks overseas interest, but local family presses hard
Property

Defunct holiday park with glow-worm cave sparks overseas interest, but local family presses hard

20 Mar 02:55 AM

Agent says former Northland tourism destination has the attention of Australians.

Man tied up, assaulted during aggravated burglary at Karikari Peninsula
New Zealand

Man tied up, assaulted during aggravated burglary at Karikari Peninsula

20 Mar 02:48 AM

Police have asked anyone in the community with information to contact them.

Police name man who died in Whangārei homicide
New Zealand

Police name man who died in Whangārei homicide

20 Mar 02:16 AM

Police say emergency services were called to the house at 5pm on Saturday.

Porsche parade to descend on Napier led by ex-Formula 1 star
New Zealand

Porsche parade to descend on Napier led by ex-Formula 1 star

20 Mar 02:14 AM

The parade will feature about 130 Porsches and be led by Mark Webber.

Car wreck left on Havelock North hill for months: ‘Someone will get squashed’
New Zealand

Car wreck left on Havelock North hill for months: ‘Someone will get squashed’

20 Mar 02:12 AM

The hatchback came off the road coming down the peak on December 20, 2024.

Oysters off the menu: Iwi and leading restaurant pull plug on 2025 season
Lifestyle

Oysters off the menu: Iwi and leading restaurant pull plug on 2025 season

20 Mar 02:11 AM

Bluff oysters have been cut from menus, with Ngāi Tahu Seafood not harvesting them.

Napier urgent care to stay and be enhanced after community pushback, won't include a doctor
New Zealand

Napier urgent care to stay and be enhanced after community pushback, won't include a doctor

20 Mar 02:09 AM

Health Minister announces enhanced service, including nurse prescribers and telehealth.

'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment Awards
New Zealand

'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment Awards

20 Mar 02:00 AM

The Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.

Bremworth proposes laying off 47 staff amidst major restructure
New Zealand

Bremworth proposes laying off 47 staff amidst major restructure

20 Mar 02:00 AM

“It was very quiet ... a lot of people were crying."

The Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's half-year result
New Zealand

The Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's half-year result

20 Mar 01:30 AM

Miles Hurrell, Sandra Matthews, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.

Mall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettes
New Zealand|crime

Mall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettes

20 Mar 12:05 AM

The 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.

Quick delivery to hospital by police after midwife bangs on car
New Zealand

Quick delivery to hospital by police after midwife bangs on car

19 Mar 11:49 PM

One morning last week took an exciting turn for constables Goodwin and Cumming.

'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season
New Zealand

'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season

19 Mar 11:30 PM

Wine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.

Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awards
New Zealand

Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awards

19 Mar 11:24 PM

The Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.

Matariki post unleashes racist torrent for Far North council
New Zealand

Matariki post unleashes racist torrent for Far North council

19 Mar 11:17 PM

Far North Mayor says racist comments are deleted and accounts blocked.

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Teen rugby league prodigy joins Knights, balances school and sport
NRL

Teen rugby league prodigy joins Knights, balances school and sport

19 Mar 10:28 PM

Maddison Seumanutafa, 15, plays for Newcastle Knights in the Lisa Fiaola Cup.

‘Extraordinary’: 72-year-olds complete epic NZ tandem journey
New Zealand

‘Extraordinary’: 72-year-olds complete epic NZ tandem journey

19 Mar 10:00 PM

Cliff and Ruth Mail cycled 7200km for charity, raising nearly $10,000.

‘What happens next?’ Calls for local solutions to school lunch problems
New Zealand

‘What happens next?’ Calls for local solutions to school lunch problems

19 Mar 10:00 PM

Libelle Group's liquidation raises concerns about school lunch programme's stability.

Whanganui firefighters warning after double burn-off in Westmere breaks rules
New Zealand

Whanganui firefighters warning after double burn-off in Westmere breaks rules

19 Mar 09:45 PM

About 10 firefighters responded to the two fires in Westmere.

‘Stay alert’: Orange heavy rain warning for Wairoa
New Zealand

‘Stay alert’: Orange heavy rain warning for Wairoa

19 Mar 09:37 PM

Wairoa residents should clear drains and avoid low-lying areas.

High schooler by day, world beater by night: The balance for Kiwi running prodigy
Olympics

High schooler by day, world beater by night: The balance for Kiwi running prodigy

19 Mar 09:34 PM

Ruthe's father says balancing school and sport is key.

Teen’s ‘out of this world’ expedition
New Zealand

Teen’s ‘out of this world’ expedition

19 Mar 09:00 PM

Zoe Parker said it was the best two weeks of her life.

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