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New Zealand

Wedding bells and pre-season slog for Napier City Rovers captain

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Summer's been all about wedding bells and hard graft in training for inspirational leader.

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Rights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldview

05 Mar 07:00 AM

Lai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.

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Family honours legacy of slain woman Turipapa Tukere

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The Ngāruawāhia woman died after a daylight brawl in Waikato.

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'Both men helped themselves': Mongrel Mob members raped 14-year-old in motel room

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The teen was subjected to a terrifying sexual assault that spanned several hours.

Crankworx Rotorua: Riders to watch
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Crankworx Rotorua: Riders to watch

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Person seriously injured as crash closes Totara St

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Will NZ farmgate milk prices hold?

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The Mining Mum: How a podcast transformed Kiwi woman’s career path

05 Mar 03:51 AM

Gisborne's Tegan Larkins empowers women in mining through podcast, recruitment.

'Solid demand': Strong start to the year for red meat exports
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'Solid demand': Strong start to the year for red meat exports

05 Mar 03:41 AM

Export values in January increased 28% year-on-year to $927 million.

‘Game changer’: $1m funding boost for Rotorua youth mental health
New Zealand

‘Game changer’: $1m funding boost for Rotorua youth mental health

05 Mar 02:48 AM

Rotorua's youth centre has been given a funding boost that will benefit 560 young locals.

Hamilton city councillor resigns just months before election
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Hamilton city councillor resigns just months before election

05 Mar 02:33 AM

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Gene technology bill: Hawke’s Bay apple CEO says it’s needed, but critics remain

05 Mar 01:37 AM

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The PM talks Trump, tariffs, and sandwiches on The Country

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Hokianga hospital rescue helicopter pad fundraiser hits $20k total in a week

05 Mar 01:00 AM

Generous donors give $20k to upgrade Hokianga rescue helicopter pad.

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Man allegedly takes Tauranga McDonald’s worker hostage at ‘gunpoint’

05 Mar 12:32 AM

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‘Short-sighted’: Mayor criticises gap in Govt’s four-year term proposal

05 Mar 12:29 AM

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Pyes Pa Road reduced to one lane after crash, minor injuries reported

05 Mar 12:10 AM

'A car hit a bank and the driver sustained minor to moderate injuries,' police said.

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05 Mar 12:01 AM

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‘Hang on a minute’: Couple wins $10.5m on a whim

04 Mar 11:21 PM

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Teen gang shooter avoids jail due to ‘worst’ childhood judge has seen

04 Mar 10:27 PM

The teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.

Thunder on track: Motorsport park planned
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Thunder on track: Motorsport park planned

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Details of a new motorsport and driver training facility have been revealed.

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Cause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continues
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Cause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continues

04 Mar 09:04 PM

Half of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.

Car and rail maintenance vehicle collide in Matamata
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Car and rail maintenance vehicle collide in Matamata

04 Mar 08:54 PM

Police say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.

600 athletes, 300 crew: Crankworx kicks off in Rotorua
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600 athletes, 300 crew: Crankworx kicks off in Rotorua

04 Mar 08:51 PM

The festival returns to Rotorua for the 11th year.

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Road now open after car rolls on expressway bridge

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Another slip in the global dairy trade auction
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Another slip in the global dairy trade auction

04 Mar 08:18 PM

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Car crashes into small Napier medical centre
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Car crashes into small Napier medical centre

04 Mar 08:13 PM

'This was not in any way deliberate and we are very thankful that no one was injured.'

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New Zealand

Pak’nSave following law by demanding personal details for $1000-plus shopping bills - IRD

04 Mar 08:11 PM

The little-known rule has caught multiple people out.

Chocolate block prices predicted to hit $10 in NZ
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Chocolate block prices predicted to hit $10 in NZ

04 Mar 07:10 PM

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Pāmu to stick with Synlait Milk in the South Island
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Pāmu to stick with Synlait Milk in the South Island

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Synlait has been working hard to retain its suppliers.

Early morning blaze at Tauranga Marina destroys two boats
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Early morning blaze at Tauranga Marina destroys two boats

04 Mar 05:27 PM

Five fire trucks and three support vehicles attended the scene.

‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylaw
New Zealand

‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylaw

04 Mar 05:00 PM

Claire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.

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