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Former Hawke’s Bay Today editor Andrew Austin dies
New Zealand

Former Hawke’s Bay Today editor Andrew Austin dies

25 Feb 01:54 AM

'Ink in his veins': Dedicated newsman to be farewelled in Hastings.

‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first Ironman
New Zealand

‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first Ironman

25 Feb 01:00 AM

He's training with All Blacks Performance Coach Nic Gill for the event.

Arrests made after burglary accused walk past police station
New Zealand|crime

Arrests made after burglary accused walk past police station

25 Feb 12:58 AM

In total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.

The Country: Are we better off in a world without cows?
New Zealand

The Country: Are we better off in a world without cows?

25 Feb 12:44 AM

Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Dr Vaughn Holder, and Phil Duncan.

‘Stupendous amount’: $7.3b cost halts refinery reopening talks
New Zealand

‘Stupendous amount’: $7.3b cost halts refinery reopening talks

25 Feb 12:00 AM

Instead of a new refinery, Shane Jones is pushing for a Marsden Point energy precinct.

Three-year-old dies following driveway accident in Northland
New Zealand

Three-year-old dies following driveway accident in Northland

24 Feb 11:21 PM

Police say they are speaking with the family to investigate what occurred.

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Yamaha buys Tauranga’s Robotics Plus, unveils big plans
Technology

Yamaha buys Tauranga’s Robotics Plus, unveils big plans

24 Feb 11:06 PM

Another tech firm sold offshore, but new owners says it'll add to its 130 staff.

‘A really precious thing’: New owners rally for Rotorua Supper Club
New Zealand

‘A really precious thing’: New owners rally for Rotorua Supper Club

24 Feb 11:00 PM

The Supper Club event supports two Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.

'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list'
New Zealand

'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list'

24 Feb 10:35 PM

'Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'

Arrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksite
New Zealand

Arrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksite

24 Feb 10:01 PM

It comes as an iwi group makes a last-minute legal move to stop the works.

Road rage incident leaves person seriously hurt in Whangārei
New Zealand

Road rage incident leaves person seriously hurt in Whangārei

24 Feb 09:59 PM

Police seek footage of vehicles involved, urging public assistance.

Police name man who died in Far North crash
New Zealand

Police name man who died in Far North crash

24 Feb 09:57 PM

Police are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.

How a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landowners
New Zealand

How a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landowners

24 Feb 09:56 PM

Robyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.

‘Feel the magic’: Excitement builds as Te Matatini 2025 begins
Kahu

‘Feel the magic’: Excitement builds as Te Matatini 2025 begins

24 Feb 09:33 PM

Te Matatini 2025 kicks off at New Plymouth’s Bowl of Brooklands.

Drilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridge
New Zealand

Drilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridge

24 Feb 09:21 PM

A drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.

Herds of special interest push making 'excellent progress'
New Zealand

Herds of special interest push making 'excellent progress'

24 Feb 09:00 PM

Approach aims to balance hunting and conservation outcomes on public conservation land.

‘I laid out crystal-clear expectations’: PM got assurance from Bayly he would behave
New Zealand

‘I laid out crystal-clear expectations’: PM got assurance from Bayly he would behave

24 Feb 08:54 PM

Bayly gone after putting hand on staffer's arm. Four months ago, he called man a loser.

Council cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates rise
New Zealand

Council cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates rise

24 Feb 08:06 PM

Mayor Mahe Drysdale says the council's budget is a 'ceiling ... not a target'.

Northport scheme: Marsden agrees to new deal with consortium for acquisition of shares
Business

Northport scheme: Marsden agrees to new deal with consortium for acquisition of shares

24 Feb 07:55 PM

A new 'energy precinct' is proposed and a port shake-up is under way.

Rotorua considers new bottle store freeze to tackle alcohol harm
New Zealand

Rotorua considers new bottle store freeze to tackle alcohol harm

24 Feb 07:25 PM

It comes as the city sets a new national record for liquor licence opposition.

Historic pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festival
Kahu

Historic pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festival

24 Feb 07:24 PM

The festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.

Last stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealed
New Zealand

Last stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealed

24 Feb 07:20 PM

Contractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.

$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far North
New Zealand

$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far North

24 Feb 05:00 PM

Far North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.

90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers
New Zealand

90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers

24 Feb 05:00 PM

$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.

Far North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue Festival
New Zealand

Far North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue Festival

24 Feb 05:00 PM

The latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.

News briefs from the Far North - Cruz’n the Bayz back, robbers sought and highway rebuild
New Zealand

News briefs from the Far North - Cruz’n the Bayz back, robbers sought and highway rebuild

24 Feb 05:00 PM

News snippets from the Far North

Man with cerebral palsy rescued from house fire, but wheelchair and dog lost
New Zealand

Man with cerebral palsy rescued from house fire, but wheelchair and dog lost

24 Feb 05:00 PM

The family's chihuahua died and the cat is still missing after the blaze.

Why a dance music legend turned to regenerative farming
New Zealand

Why a dance music legend turned to regenerative farming

24 Feb 04:00 PM

Groove Armada’s Andy Cato says changing the food system 'is a bit more tricky' than DJing.

Country Calendar is back and as great as ever
Entertainment

Country Calendar is back and as great as ever

24 Feb 04:00 PM

Welcoming back the only show on TV that’ll have you captivated watching grass grow.

Rural community still cherishes their hall
New Zealand

Rural community still cherishes their hall

24 Feb 04:00 PM

The Hunga Hunga Hall has been part of the Waikato rural community since 1954.

Leon Samuels sets the line for Golden Shears defence
New Zealand

Leon Samuels sets the line for Golden Shears defence

24 Feb 04:00 PM

Results from the Taumarunui, Apiti, Kaikoura, and Pahiatua shows over the weekend.

Man wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a job
New Zealand|crime

Man wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a job

24 Feb 07:00 AM

Arsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.

Where to get the cheapest petrol in NZ
Business

Where to get the cheapest petrol in NZ

24 Feb 06:00 AM

Fuel prices appeared to be declining.

Woman’s 73km police chase ends with her hiding on a roof
Crime

Woman’s 73km police chase ends with her hiding on a roof

24 Feb 06:00 AM

The judge sent Elaine Rudolph to jail for her 15th disqualified driving charge.

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