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‘Seymour’s slop’: Lunch programme issues worry school
New Zealand

‘Seymour’s slop’: Lunch programme issues worry school

15 Feb 05:00 PM

The primary school will get lunches from a local cafe until the end of the year. And then?

11-year-old Jack’s Hereford dream
New Zealand

11-year-old Jack’s Hereford dream

15 Feb 04:01 PM

Jack Courtman wants to own his own herd of Herefords one day.

‘Bad conditions’: Shearers’ quarters back in the day
New Zealand

‘Bad conditions’: Shearers’ quarters back in the day

15 Feb 04:00 PM

Some farmers ran foul of the Shearers Accommodation Bill of 1919.

Vege tips: Why carrots are worth their weight in gold
New Zealand

Vege tips: Why carrots are worth their weight in gold

15 Feb 04:00 PM

Opinion: Well-organised gardeners can be rewarded with carrots almost all year round.

400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concerns
New Zealand

400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concerns

15 Feb 04:00 PM

DoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.

Opinion: A big night out of indoor bowls
New Zealand

Opinion: A big night out of indoor bowls

15 Feb 04:00 PM

Opinion: It took exactly four bowls for me to make a dick of myself.

Māori organic farmer shares her growing practices
New Zealand

Māori organic farmer shares her growing practices

15 Feb 03:59 PM

An earth-friendly film is being shown in Katikati.

‘Easy money:’ How string of life setbacks led man to become meth courier
New Zealand

‘Easy money:’ How string of life setbacks led man to become meth courier

15 Feb 06:00 AM

Tony Looker was eventually stopped by police who found $113,000 in cash and 44g of meth.

‘Taste and smell issues’: Town water trucked in twice weekly
New Zealand

‘Taste and smell issues’: Town water trucked in twice weekly

15 Feb 01:03 AM

The tap water in Marton is adversely affected by bacteria and fungi in the local soil.

‘Give me everything you have’: Teen jailed for armed robbery spree
New Zealand|crime

‘Give me everything you have’: Teen jailed for armed robbery spree

15 Feb 01:00 AM

The judge allowed 60% in discounts for his youth, pleas, and remorse.

‘Moderate injuries’: Plane crash at Tauranga Airport
New Zealand

‘Moderate injuries’: Plane crash at Tauranga Airport

15 Feb 12:25 AM

A gyrocopter crashed at Tauranga Airport, officials confirmed.

The final reunion: Former NZ Forest Products workers set to gather
New Zealand

The final reunion: Former NZ Forest Products workers set to gather

14 Feb 11:00 PM

Forest workers to descend on Tokoroa from far and wide.

Calls for change: Tauranga urged to licence professional dog walkers
New Zealand

Calls for change: Tauranga urged to licence professional dog walkers

14 Feb 11:00 PM

Call for professional dog walkers’ licence in Tauranga

‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noise
New Zealand

‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noise

14 Feb 10:31 PM

Thirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.

The Northland town where use of methamphetamine is an ‘epidemic’
New Zealand

The Northland town where use of methamphetamine is an ‘epidemic’

14 Feb 05:00 PM

The drug is easily available, but there is help available.

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Kiwi chiropractor for billionaires shares their longevity secrets and their odd requests

14 Feb 05:00 PM

'A friend of mine used to work for a prince who would bathe in liquid gold.'

'Neither of us would be here': Crash survivor's message after 22 unrestrained drivers die in five years
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'Neither of us would be here': Crash survivor's message after 22 unrestrained drivers die in five years

14 Feb 05:00 PM

Before the T-bone crash, Klaudia's life flashed before her. Luckily, she had belted up.

Man cave reveals artist Murray Ross' nostalgic treasures and humour
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Man cave reveals artist Murray Ross' nostalgic treasures and humour

14 Feb 04:10 PM

Murray Ross freelances in traditional signwriting with Fastsignz in Whangārei.

‘Hard decision’: Woman, 27, heading to US for $550k cancer treatment
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‘Hard decision’: Woman, 27, heading to US for $550k cancer treatment

14 Feb 04:04 PM

Amelia Branson and her family are fighting to extend her life.

Auckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard case
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Auckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard case

14 Feb 04:00 PM

The witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.

'Perfect solution': Inside a dairy farm's composting shelter
New Zealand

'Perfect solution': Inside a dairy farm's composting shelter

14 Feb 04:00 PM

'It’s looking after our cows more than anything.'

'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire
New Zealand

'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire

14 Feb 04:00 PM

'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'

Gisborne principals raise concerns over free lunch quality and waste
New Zealand

Gisborne principals raise concerns over free lunch quality and waste

14 Feb 04:00 PM

Principals report 'more leftovers than ever before' and question meal quality.

'Eyes glowing with hatred': Victim bashed in Grindr ambush
New Zealand|crime

'Eyes glowing with hatred': Victim bashed in Grindr ambush

14 Feb 04:00 PM

A group of young men attacked the victim and left him traumatised.

Morrinsville A&P Show goes from strength to strength
New Zealand

Morrinsville A&P Show goes from strength to strength

14 Feb 03:59 PM

The town's population is less than 10,000. Last year 8000 people attended its A&P Show.

How Tauranga’s handbag appeal is keeping Grace Millane’s memory alive
New Zealand

How Tauranga’s handbag appeal is keeping Grace Millane’s memory alive

14 Feb 03:45 PM

Tauranga collects handbags for women’s refuge, honouring Grace Millane’s legacy.

'I made her look like that:' Man who beat woman for a month boasts about her injuries
New Zealand|crime

'I made her look like that:' Man who beat woman for a month boasts about her injuries

14 Feb 06:00 AM

Ford Tutaki beat and tortured the woman for a month before help arrived.

$60m BoP bridge and interchange to boost economy
New Zealand

$60m BoP bridge and interchange to boost economy

14 Feb 05:30 AM

Industrial development Rangiuru Business Park near Te Puke has reached a major milestone.

‘Go Waingaro Go’ - Water park with chequered history up for grabs
Property

‘Go Waingaro Go’ - Water park with chequered history up for grabs

14 Feb 05:25 AM

Owners are retiring after more than 30 years.

‘There was something missing’: Reconnecting to lost heritage brings healing
New Zealand

‘There was something missing’: Reconnecting to lost heritage brings healing

14 Feb 05:00 AM

One man found out he was Māori from his dying grandmother.

Two in custody after 'erratic driving' leads to pursuit across Waikato
New Zealand

Two in custody after 'erratic driving' leads to pursuit across Waikato

14 Feb 04:07 AM

Reports from the public of the car being driven dangerously aided the police chase.

Prisoner who nearly died after meth bag burst inside him caught with the drug again
New Zealand|crime

Prisoner who nearly died after meth bag burst inside him caught with the drug again

14 Feb 04:00 AM

He had been released from prison to attend a tangi when he ingested the drugs.

‘Significant safety risk’: Cyclists urge Govt to rethink speed changes
New Zealand

‘Significant safety risk’: Cyclists urge Govt to rethink speed changes

14 Feb 04:00 AM

Speed limits on SH35 will increase from 60km/h to 80km/h in certain areas.

‘A lot of reminiscing’: Iconic choir’s final reunion in Tauranga
New Zealand

‘A lot of reminiscing’: Iconic choir’s final reunion in Tauranga

14 Feb 03:52 AM

The choir performed for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in Wellington.

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