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Police name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashes
New Zealand

Police name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashes

12 Feb 03:33 AM

The two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.

Rare beaked whale dies after stranding on Hawke’s Bay beach
New Zealand

Rare beaked whale dies after stranding on Hawke’s Bay beach

12 Feb 03:22 AM

Two large sea mammals spotted by a dog walker are a species of the elusive beaked whales.

‘Their decision’: Minister on kids hitchhiking 45km to school after rural bus canned
New Zealand

‘Their decision’: Minister on kids hitchhiking 45km to school after rural bus canned

12 Feb 03:00 AM

'The obligation is on them to get their children to school.'

Why researching your home’s past could be easier than you think
New Zealand

Why researching your home’s past could be easier than you think

12 Feb 02:52 AM

The talk on February 20 will help people research their home's history.

Desert Road closure puts Waimarino A & P Show on the map
New Zealand

Desert Road closure puts Waimarino A & P Show on the map

12 Feb 02:48 AM

“You might just end up stuck, not stuck in a bad way, stuck in a good way.”

‘Incredible’ rise: Gisborne teen takes top canoe racing honour
New Zealand

‘Incredible’ rise: Gisborne teen takes top canoe racing honour

12 Feb 02:36 AM

Liz Thompson received an Outstanding Service Award for her dedication to kayaking.

How to keep kids safe online: Police advice for worried parents
New Zealand

How to keep kids safe online: Police advice for worried parents

12 Feb 02:28 AM

Police urge parents to monitor kids online for ‘Safer Internet Day’.

‘Sorry is not enough’: Killer who bludgeoned teen girlfriend to death aspires to mentor youth
New Zealand|crime

‘Sorry is not enough’: Killer who bludgeoned teen girlfriend to death aspires to mentor youth

12 Feb 02:00 AM

Black Power member Nathan Fenton beat Mairina Dunn for 90 minutes with a sawn-off shotgun.

Chemical spill at Whanganui Hospital, daycare evacuated
New Zealand

Chemical spill at Whanganui Hospital, daycare evacuated

12 Feb 01:52 AM

Fire trucks have been sent to Whanganui Hospital to deal with a chemical spill.

'People are doing it tough': Sallies services in high demand as locals struggle
New Zealand

'People are doing it tough': Sallies services in high demand as locals struggle

12 Feb 01:51 AM

'It’s absolutely amazing and humbling to have ongoing support from BayTrust.'

Mum's drug funding hope for 3yo son with cystic fibrosis
New Zealand

Mum's drug funding hope for 3yo son with cystic fibrosis

12 Feb 01:03 AM

'The earlier children receive Trikafta, the better their long-term health outcomes.'

Crown to return significant pā site to Far North hapū
New Zealand

Crown to return significant pā site to Far North hapū

12 Feb 01:00 AM

Ngāti Rēhia will celebrate the return of its historic Kororipo Pā in Kerikeri.

Watch: Free diver’s footage reveals thriving marine life off Hawke’s Bay coast
New Zealand

Watch: Free diver’s footage reveals thriving marine life off Hawke’s Bay coast

12 Feb 12:59 AM

'Lots of people can’t even remember when it was this good.'

The Country: Shane Jones on fisheries reform
New Zealand

The Country: Shane Jones on fisheries reform

12 Feb 12:45 AM

Shane Jones, Ben Picton, Craig Wiggins, and Blair Drysdale.

Original painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctioned
Business

Original painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctioned

12 Feb 12:44 AM

A painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale.

Rotorua woman seeks brain tumour treatment in America
New Zealand

Rotorua woman seeks brain tumour treatment in America

Amelia Branson is going to America for surgery and radiation for her brain tumour, which costs about $550,000. Video / Megan Wilson

Ruakituri woman seriously injured after 25m vehicle plunge
New Zealand

Ruakituri woman seriously injured after 25m vehicle plunge

11 Feb 11:31 PM

A woman was seriously injured after her car fell down a bank inland from Wairoa.

Police name fatal Pukehina crash victim
New Zealand

Police name fatal Pukehina crash victim

11 Feb 11:00 PM

Police confirmed there were no other passengers in the vehicle.

Power companies look at extending Huntly’s lifespan
Business|companies

Power companies look at extending Huntly’s lifespan

11 Feb 11:00 PM

The big four are looking at ways of extending the life of Huntly's Rankines.

Hawks head south to play in Waipukurau
New Zealand

Hawks head south to play in Waipukurau

11 Feb 11:00 PM

Central Hawke’s Bay basketball fans get a front-row seat to the Hawks action.

The cowboy challenge: From Yellowstone to Dannevirke
New Zealand

The cowboy challenge: From Yellowstone to Dannevirke

11 Feb 10:07 PM

Popular series has helped to create a buzz for this weekend's event.

Art Deco Festival: Thousands set to roll in as Napier has its day in the sun, two years after cyclone
New Zealand

Art Deco Festival: Thousands set to roll in as Napier has its day in the sun, two years after cyclone

11 Feb 09:32 PM

Art Deco event organisers appear set to get fine weather for the three-day festival.

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The beauty of rural Ongaonga: Farmers decide to show their 2500 hectare paradise to the world
New Zealand

The beauty of rural Ongaonga: Farmers decide to show their 2500 hectare paradise to the world

11 Feb 09:03 PM

'We wanted to offer an experience where people could enjoy the beauty of rural NZ.'

Barking mad? Nope, it’s just Bark in the Park
New Zealand

Barking mad? Nope, it’s just Bark in the Park

11 Feb 09:03 PM

A popular event for animal lovers is back on in Tauranga.

Locals fear sand mining will turn pristine beaches into mud
New Zealand

Locals fear sand mining will turn pristine beaches into mud

11 Feb 08:59 PM

Locals fear dredging Bream Bay will damage beaches and marine life.

‘I had to sit down, I was shaking’: Hamilton woman’s shock at $10.5m Powerball win
New Zealand

‘I had to sit down, I was shaking’: Hamilton woman’s shock at $10.5m Powerball win

11 Feb 08:52 PM

The woman was rummaging through her handbag when she found several unchecked tickets.

'Pukekos love it': Growing wasabi in Canterbury
New Zealand

'Pukekos love it': Growing wasabi in Canterbury

11 Feb 08:26 PM

Growing wasabi started as a hobby for Fenton Wood; now it's a fully-fledged business.

Feedback sought on ‘most significant’ fisheries reform for decades
New Zealand

Feedback sought on ‘most significant’ fisheries reform for decades

11 Feb 07:47 PM

A review of rock lobster, Pacific bluefin tuna limits ongoing since December.

Tributes after rally driver Mark Tapper dies aged 44
Motorsport

Tributes after rally driver Mark Tapper dies aged 44

11 Feb 07:13 PM

New Zealand's rally community is mourning one of its 'most gifted' drivers.

Cardboard caskets and native trees: How to give your loved one a natural burial
New Zealand

Cardboard caskets and native trees: How to give your loved one a natural burial

11 Feb 07:09 PM

A desire for simplicity and a return to tradition has driven a rise in natural burials.

Police to monitor five-day gang reunion
New Zealand

Police to monitor five-day gang reunion

11 Feb 06:55 PM

Extra police staff will ensure safety and minimise public disruption.

‘No integrity’: Backlash after post falsely claimed warriors at Waitangi had ankle monitors
Kahu

‘No integrity’: Backlash after post falsely claimed warriors at Waitangi had ankle monitors

11 Feb 05:58 PM

Political party called out after photo on social media site used out of context.

How a fake social media post sparked debate within Ngāpuhi
Kahu

How a fake social media post sparked debate within Ngāpuhi

11 Feb 05:43 PM

The AI post criticised iwi for buying expensive utes instead of helping people.

Kaipara Council seeks $24k costs after Māori ward court challenge
Kahu

Kaipara Council seeks $24k costs after Māori ward court challenge

11 Feb 05:05 PM

Mayor Jepson said defending the challenge cost over $160,000.

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