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'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationists
New Zealand

'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationists

26 Jun 12:00 AM
Feral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation park
New Zealand

Feral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation park

25 Jun 07:40 PM

An eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.

'Biggest summer of cricket' shapes up for Bay Oval
New Zealand

'Biggest summer of cricket' shapes up for Bay Oval

25 Jun 07:00 PM

Seven internationals are scheduled for the upcoming season.

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Dannevirke man puts plane that crash landed 50 years ago back in the air - sort of
New Zealand

Dannevirke man puts plane that crash landed 50 years ago back in the air - sort of

25 Jun 06:00 PM

‘You’re not going to fly it, are you?'

How Paralympic aspirations helped Eligh Fountain overcome mental battles - On The Up
Paralympics

How Paralympic aspirations helped Eligh Fountain overcome mental battles - On The Up

25 Jun 06:00 PM

Eligh Fountain is aiming to compete as an air rifle shooter at the LA Paralympics.

Small but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challenge
New Zealand

Small but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challenge

24 Jun 09:26 PM

Kyro Uri, 12, plays first five for Rotorua Maroon in the Tai Mitchell Tournament.

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A Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller list
New Zealand

A Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller list

24 Jun 06:00 PM

Judi Hopkinson worked for five years on a psychological drama, and it's paying off.

Local schools unite for grand performance at Sir Howard Morrison Centre
New Zealand

Local schools unite for grand performance at Sir Howard Morrison Centre

23 Jun 08:30 PM

Students will perform kapa haka, choir, dance and drama on stage.

Cheap food boxes in Hawke’s Bay, if you attend cooking and growing workshops
New Zealand

Cheap food boxes in Hawke’s Bay, if you attend cooking and growing workshops

22 Jun 10:12 PM

Mai Kai is an initiative dedicated to strengthening food systems in Hawke’s Bay.

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On The Up: The Hawke's Bay disability fitness programme making national waves
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On The Up: The Hawke's Bay disability fitness programme making national waves

22 Jun 09:48 PM

'If it’s that this big in Hawke’s Bay, what would it be elsewhere?'

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On The Up: A royal new venture with King Bees Honey
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On The Up: A royal new venture with King Bees Honey

22 Jun 05:00 PM

Cate and Mike King talk to Tom Raynel about their new business King Bees Honey.

Crowds gather for Rotorua Matariki celebration at Te Puia
New Zealand

Crowds gather for Rotorua Matariki celebration at Te Puia

20 Jun 03:00 AM

Rotorua's Whānau Day drew more than 1700 people for Matariki celebrations.

From the catwalk to the Paralympics: The remarkable journey of Michael Whittaker
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From the catwalk to the Paralympics: The remarkable journey of Michael Whittaker

19 Jun 11:00 PM

For Michael Whittaker, there's more to life than being really, ridiculously good-looking.

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50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business
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50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business

19 Jun 11:00 PM

Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.

From the ashes: New golf clubhouse unveiled five years after devastating fire
New Zealand

From the ashes: New golf clubhouse unveiled five years after devastating fire

19 Jun 10:12 PM

Club operations manager Rachel Beckett wants to attract events and functions.

More oval balls for Bay Oval? Sold-out Super Rugby game sparks calls for repeat
New Zealand

More oval balls for Bay Oval? Sold-out Super Rugby game sparks calls for repeat

19 Jun 09:00 PM

'It’s an expensive asset, and it should be well-used.'

'Once in a lifetime': Kiwi students off to work with top space scientists
New Zealand

'Once in a lifetime': Kiwi students off to work with top space scientists

19 Jun 05:00 PM

The trio will study for three months at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.

On The Up: 'Geeks and creatives' hope award shows rangitahi they 'belong in tech'
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On The Up: 'Geeks and creatives' hope award shows rangitahi they 'belong in tech'

19 Jun 03:10 AM

'We really have something special going on here,' the academy co-founder says.

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Publican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of Guinness
New Zealand

Publican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of Guinness

18 Jun 07:32 PM

Reg Hennessy has owned pubs, taverns and liquor stores over a nearly 50-year career.

Belle of the ball: Shop owner gives away formal dresses and suits to high schoolers
New Zealand

Belle of the ball: Shop owner gives away formal dresses and suits to high schoolers

18 Jun 06:00 PM

Belle Ward didn't go to her school ball because she couldn't afford it.

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Editorial: Amid bleak news, community generosity shines through
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Editorial: Amid bleak news, community generosity shines through

18 Jun 05:00 PM

OPINION: People will always try to help others if they can.

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On The Up: 'Pacific's Strongest' - Dannevirke man drags Samoan bus down the road by himself
New Zealand

On The Up: 'Pacific's Strongest' - Dannevirke man drags Samoan bus down the road by himself

18 Jun 01:03 AM

Jarna Mihaere weighs 165kg, and he needed all of that.

Inside the Rovers: On Target
New Zealand

Inside the Rovers: On Target

Footballer Sam Lack’s star has shone bright in 2025. Video / Neil Reid

On The Up: No Lack of goals as Super Sam hunts pro football dream
New Zealand

On The Up: No Lack of goals as Super Sam hunts pro football dream

17 Jun 05:00 PM

Injury ended a trial with Auckland FC - but Sam Lack's pro football dream is still alive.

On The Up: Pie-fecta - Pie King's trainees claim top prizes in apprentice showdown
New Zealand

On The Up: Pie-fecta - Pie King's trainees claim top prizes in apprentice showdown

17 Jun 03:00 AM

Both are training under Patrick Lam at Patrick’s Pies Goldstar Bakery in Tauranga.

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Big venues, big money: The young golf champ hitting the Australian PGA tour
New Zealand

Big venues, big money: The young golf champ hitting the Australian PGA tour

16 Jun 05:00 PM

Memory of late father will spur on young Kiwi golfer as he chases his professional dream.

'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple
New Zealand

'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple

14 Jun 05:01 PM

“We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us with potting up seedlings & planting out."

'My heart goes out': Cafe feeds homeless with pay it forward meals
New Zealand

'My heart goes out': Cafe feeds homeless with pay it forward meals

13 Jun 05:00 PM

Each week on Koha Monday the cafe offers free meals, funded by a 'pay it forward' system.

Upokongaro: Where herons roost and gin wins gold
New Zealand

Upokongaro: Where herons roost and gin wins gold

13 Jun 05:00 PM

“Orchard Gin” is crafted with pear, kawakawa, and a hint of nutmeg.

'Blown away': Taranaki teen's heartfelt gesture for childhood friends with cancer
Lifestyle

'Blown away': Taranaki teen's heartfelt gesture for childhood friends with cancer

13 Jun 02:00 AM

Emmett Lawrence is fundraising for Amelia and Bodhi Neil, who both have cancer.

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