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Watch: 'Get off!' Security stops Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps
Politics

Watch: 'Get off!' Security stops Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps

10 Feb 01:15 AM

Parliament security demanded Seymour get off the steps immediately.

Four-wheel-drivers raise thousands for rescue chopper
New Zealand

Four-wheel-drivers raise thousands for rescue chopper

10 Feb 12:49 AM

Event organisers used local businesses and groups.

The Country: Derek Daniell on sheep without wool
New Zealand

The Country: Derek Daniell on sheep without wool

10 Feb 12:45 AM

Derek Daniell, Sandra Faulkner, Karen Morrish, and Phil Duncan.

‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowd
New Zealand

‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowd

10 Feb 12:22 AM

Twelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.

Rocket Lab’s 59th mission deploys 5 satellites in milestone launch
New Zealand

Rocket Lab’s 59th mission deploys 5 satellites in milestone launch

09 Feb 11:40 PM

Rocket Lab launched its 59th mission, deploying five satellites on Sunday.

‘One of the sharpest’: Hawke’s Bay 16yo scores Tall Blacks berth
New Zealand

‘One of the sharpest’: Hawke’s Bay 16yo scores Tall Blacks berth

09 Feb 11:36 PM

If he gets on the court, he’ll be the third-youngest in Tall Blacks history.

Rāhui in place following Maketū death
New Zealand

Rāhui in place following Maketū death

09 Feb 10:50 PM

Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.

Youngest contestant wins Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer final
New Zealand

Youngest contestant wins Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer final

09 Feb 10:42 PM

"To take out the win was really exciting," Jock Bourke, 19, said.

Risk of flooding, slips amid potential severe thunderstorms over North Island
New Zealand

Risk of flooding, slips amid potential severe thunderstorms over North Island

09 Feb 10:37 PM

People across the Central North Island are being warned of more thunderstorm action today.

‘Could have been fatal’: Officers chased by man swinging a machete
New Zealand

‘Could have been fatal’: Officers chased by man swinging a machete

09 Feb 10:22 PM

'Both officers deployed Tasers, which were ineffective in stopping the man.'

From Zimmer frame to triathlon: Rocco’s amazing athletic journey
New Zealand

From Zimmer frame to triathlon: Rocco’s amazing athletic journey

09 Feb 09:47 PM

'I’m going to be breakdancing over the finish line.'

Kiwi Jack Fagan wins world's richest speed shear
New Zealand

Kiwi Jack Fagan wins world's richest speed shear

09 Feb 09:00 PM

Te Kūiti's Fagan triumphs in a field stacked with talent.

Student dies at Rotorua Boys' High School hostel
New Zealand

Student dies at Rotorua Boys' High School hostel

09 Feb 08:43 PM

Rotorua Boys' High School principal says support was in place for the school community.

'All bananas are not created equal': Northland growers embrace variety
New Zealand

'All bananas are not created equal': Northland growers embrace variety

09 Feb 08:28 PM

Bananas from Northland's Tippu Farm include Misi Luki and Hua Moa varieties.

‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta
Sport

‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta

09 Feb 06:19 PM

The new rules will take effect for this year’s regatta at Lake Karāpiro.

100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosis
New Zealand

100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosis

09 Feb 06:11 PM

The family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.

‘It’s about the safety of our kids’: Parents alarmed over bus cuts
New Zealand|education

‘It’s about the safety of our kids’: Parents alarmed over bus cuts

09 Feb 05:16 PM

There are concerns about children walking along State Highway 10.

Second BoP daycare has child escape, found by member of public
New Zealand

Second BoP daycare has child escape, found by member of public

09 Feb 04:00 PM

The incident sparked a risk assessment and supervision review.

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Will a $10/kg milk price hinder Fonterra’s plan to sell consumer business?
Business

Will a $10/kg milk price hinder Fonterra’s plan to sell consumer business?

09 Feb 04:00 PM

Fonterra's prices might be going up to $10 a kilo at the farm gate.

Firefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charity
New Zealand

Firefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charity

09 Feb 03:55 PM

Firefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.

Small Waikato community suffers two ‘unrelated’ fatal crashes in one day
New Zealand

Small Waikato community suffers two ‘unrelated’ fatal crashes in one day

09 Feb 08:47 AM

One person died in a crash in the morning, the another less than 12hrs later.

Israel Adesanya earns spot in UFC Hall of Fame
UFC

Israel Adesanya earns spot in UFC Hall of Fame

09 Feb 04:37 AM

An iconic moment in Adesanya's career has earned him his spot in the Hall of Fame.

Northland’s Waipu Car and Bike Show has 800 cars, 200 bikes
New Zealand

Northland’s Waipu Car and Bike Show has 800 cars, 200 bikes

09 Feb 03:42 AM

Plenty of classic cars and bikes at Waipu Car and Bike Show.

Pesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields
New Zealand

Pesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields

09 Feb 02:00 AM

Pesticides were sprayed, and 600m of drains illegally installed.

Fatal crash on State Highway 39 closes road in Waikato
New Zealand

Fatal crash on State Highway 39 closes road in Waikato

09 Feb 12:56 AM

Police were called to the crash on SH39 just before 9am.

81-year-old farmer died in quad bike roll while fencing
New Zealand

81-year-old farmer died in quad bike roll while fencing

09 Feb 12:40 AM

Macdonald, a familiar face at the Hastings saleyards, died in Patoka on Tuesday afternoon.

‘I was knocked unconscious’: Dispute over parking leads to alleged assault
New Zealand|crime

‘I was knocked unconscious’: Dispute over parking leads to alleged assault

08 Feb 11:00 PM

Stevee Ormsby denies assaulting a man who confronted her about her parking.

‘My Jandals saved me’: Taupō man evades lightning injury
New Zealand

‘My Jandals saved me’: Taupō man evades lightning injury

08 Feb 09:24 PM

Bruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.

Tokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto draw
New Zealand

Tokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto draw

08 Feb 08:40 PM

The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.

Winning strike: NZ Lotto players celebrate $20k windfall
New Zealand

Winning strike: NZ Lotto players celebrate $20k windfall

08 Feb 08:37 PM

A Hastings player won $20,337 in Lotto's Second Division draw.

This unusual summertime activity will make you want to visit Cromwell
Travel

This unusual summertime activity will make you want to visit Cromwell

08 Feb 06:00 PM

The otherwise unsavoury deed only happens once a year.

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Winning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racing
Opinion

Winning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racing

08 Feb 05:00 PM

The Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.

Fast-food proposal decision slowed down as council requests more info
New Zealand

Fast-food proposal decision slowed down as council requests more info

08 Feb 05:00 PM

The hearings on the Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King proposal are yet to be scheduled.

‘Pregnant? Don’t Drink’: 87-year-old’s mission to tackle disorder
New Zealand

‘Pregnant? Don’t Drink’: 87-year-old’s mission to tackle disorder

08 Feb 04:02 PM

A petition calls for 'Pregnant? Don’t Drink' signs in liquor stores.

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