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Taking truants' parents to court will 'punish' poor families, iwi leader says
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Taking truants' parents to court will 'punish' poor families, iwi leader says

02 Dec 06:44 PM

The minister says only adults being genuinely obstructive or neglectful risk being fined.

'Please return the land': Gifted section proposed to be given back, 60 years on
New Zealand

'Please return the land': Gifted section proposed to be given back, 60 years on

02 Dec 06:42 PM

A new trust would 'use the land for the benefit of the hapu and the community'.

80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads to second shed
New Zealand

80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads to second shed

02 Dec 06:42 PM

There is no indication the H7N6 virus has spread beyond the farm.

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New Zealand

What you need to know after bird flu found on Otago chicken farm

02 Dec 06:31 PM

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'Like thugs': Lawyers clash in high-profile rugby rape trial involving two Kiwis
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'Like thugs': Lawyers clash in high-profile rugby rape trial involving two Kiwis

02 Dec 05:42 PM

Five former Grenoble rugby players on trial for 2017 hotel rape; media excluded.

Awanuiārangi to teach international students through indigenous lens
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02 Dec 05:37 PM

Wānanga to use online and in-person lessons for Tulalip students from next year.

Kaitāia’s Sweetwaters Aquifer project held up by abatement notice
New Zealand

Kaitāia’s Sweetwaters Aquifer project held up by abatement notice

02 Dec 04:00 PM

The Environmental Protection Agency stops work on the Far North water supply project.

Desert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain
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Desert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain

02 Dec 04:00 PM

'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'

'It’s too late once pēpē are born': Urgent call for jabs as whooping cough cases rise
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'It’s too late once pēpē are born': Urgent call for jabs as whooping cough cases rise

02 Dec 04:00 PM

North has low vaccination levels, more smoking, and housing insecurity.

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School Rugby

School rugby: Nation's best sevens schools decided

02 Dec 04:00 PM

Tauranga Boys' College win the Condor Sevens, marking their first national title in style.

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'The risk of explosion is high': Fake gasfitter put lives at risk

02 Dec 06:00 AM

John Arthur used fake ID to pose as a gasfitter for people with boats and motorhomes.

High nitrate levels trigger health warning for South Canterbury residents
New Zealand

High nitrate levels trigger health warning for South Canterbury residents

02 Dec 05:59 AM

Do-not-drink notice issued in Waimate as nitrate levels breach safe limits.

Kiwi musician found dead in UK after taking unidentified pills
New Zealand

Kiwi musician found dead in UK after taking unidentified pills

02 Dec 05:08 AM

The young musician had been living in the United Kingdom for over a year.

'We give back where we can': Appeal's big boost from sports groups
New Zealand

'We give back where we can': Appeal's big boost from sports groups

02 Dec 04:38 AM

Halfway through the appeal, donations are tracking well with large donations rolling in.

All poultry exports on hold until NZ eradicates bird flu outbreak
New Zealand

All poultry exports on hold until NZ eradicates bird flu outbreak

02 Dec 04:33 AM

40,000 chickens are to be eradicated at Moeraki farm as a bird flu outbreak is contained.

Rainbow crossings are not pedestrian crossings, council says
New Zealand

Rainbow crossings are not pedestrian crossings, council says

02 Dec 04:24 AM

Rainbow crossings not pedestrian crossings, council says.

Yealands Estate Winery founder dies aged 76
New Zealand

Yealands Estate Winery founder dies aged 76

02 Dec 04:15 AM

Peter Yealands has died at 76 leaving a lasting legacy in wine.

'Mōrere is finally reawakened': Beloved hot springs to reopen after two years of closures
New Zealand

'Mōrere is finally reawakened': Beloved hot springs to reopen after two years of closures

02 Dec 03:45 AM

The Mōrere Hot Springs will be open in time for Christmas.

Hawke’s Bay drought closer as 30C temperatures forecast
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay drought closer as 30C temperatures forecast

02 Dec 03:25 AM

Drought looms: It was one of the Bay's driest Novembers.

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'A lot has changed': Two centuries since Battle of Pakake shaped Hawke's Bay

02 Dec 02:57 AM

Saturday’s gathering included descendants of those killed, including significant chiefs.

New CEO has spent 30 years with Matamata council
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New CEO has spent 30 years with Matamata council

02 Dec 02:42 AM

Manaia Te Wiata has been the council's group manager for business support for 30 years.

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Girls who Grow supporting young women in ag

02 Dec 02:30 AM

'Now is the time to grow the next generation of female change-makers.'

First case of high pathogenic strain of bird flu found on Otago egg farm
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First case of high pathogenic strain of bird flu found on Otago egg farm

02 Dec 02:21 AM

Ministry acting quickly after H7N6 detected on farm in Otago.

Couple breathe new life into former Freemasons lodge
New Zealand

Couple breathe new life into former Freemasons lodge

02 Dec 02:20 AM

New owners to open a pop-up art gallery at former Freemasons lodge.

Big week for Eastland rescue chopper crew
New Zealand

Big week for Eastland rescue chopper crew

02 Dec 02:12 AM

Three of six missions involved transportations to Waikato Hospital.

Hamilton Arts Festival launches 2025 programme
New Zealand

Hamilton Arts Festival launches 2025 programme

02 Dec 02:08 AM

From February 21 until March 2, the annual festival will hit the Tron with over 40 events.

Could biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?
New Zealand

Could biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?

02 Dec 01:33 AM

Charcoal-like product is made from smouldering woody offcuts in large kilns.

Iconic track reopens in North Island after almost three years
Travel

Iconic track reopens in North Island after almost three years

02 Dec 01:32 AM

More importantly, the famous beach will again be accessible by foot.

The Country: Carbon farming with David Seymour
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The Country: Carbon farming with David Seymour

02 Dec 12:59 AM

David Seymour, Doug Avery, Steve Wyn-Harris, Phil Duncan.

Critical: Two people flown to hospital after serious Rotorua crash
New Zealand

Critical: Two people flown to hospital after serious Rotorua crash

02 Dec 12:24 AM

Emergency services were notified about the single-vehicle crash about 1pm.

'I was gassed': Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon participants take part in milestone event
New Zealand

'I was gassed': Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon participants take part in milestone event

01 Dec 11:30 PM

A Thousand children swam, biked and ran hard participating in the Weet-Bix TRYathlon

'I think I felt the engine drop': Engine issue forces Air NZ flight from Gisborne to return
New Zealand

'I think I felt the engine drop': Engine issue forces Air NZ flight from Gisborne to return

01 Dec 11:27 PM

The engine was shut down shortly after take off.

Sunny start to summer: Northland set for pleasant weather
New Zealand

Sunny start to summer: Northland set for pleasant weather

01 Dec 11:00 PM

Northland to enjoy warm weather in the high 20s, mostly sunny until Friday.

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