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Treaty Principles Bill vote: How the fiery debate led to MP being suspended, another kicked out
Politics

Treaty Principles Bill vote: How the fiery debate led to MP being suspended, another kicked out

14 Nov 05:55 PM

A heated session in Parliament took a sudden turn.

Bill Robertson: Pack the park – a Napier City Rovers rallying cry
New Zealand

Bill Robertson: Pack the park – a Napier City Rovers rallying cry

14 Nov 05:00 PM

OPINION: Napier City Rovers' coach has a stirring message ahead of Sunday's epic showdown.

We’re spoilt for choice today, or are we? Wyn Drabble
New Zealand

We’re spoilt for choice today, or are we? Wyn Drabble

14 Nov 05:00 PM

OPINION: 'How on Earth do you milk a soy bean?'

'It just kept getting bigger': Teens plan epic 800km Cape to Cape journey
New Zealand

'It just kept getting bigger': Teens plan epic 800km Cape to Cape journey

14 Nov 04:03 PM

Adventuring from the East to West Cape, three boys have turned an idea into reality.

'Sweet', 'glamorous' or Harry Potter: The reasons behind Gisborne's most popular pet names
New Zealand

'Sweet', 'glamorous' or Harry Potter: The reasons behind Gisborne's most popular pet names

14 Nov 04:00 PM

Residents share why names like Bella or Luna were best for their furry friends.

Whānau of slain grandfather devastated by killer's 'ridiculous' sentence
New Zealand|crime

Whānau of slain grandfather devastated by killer's 'ridiculous' sentence

14 Nov 04:00 PM

Chit Ko Ko was an undiagnosed schizophrenic when he fatally stabbed his neighbour.

$20 to visit NZ’s most iconic places, including for Kiwis? Govt considers new charges
Politics

$20 to visit NZ’s most iconic places, including for Kiwis? Govt considers new charges

14 Nov 04:00 PM

'I would find it very hard to charge Kiwi kids.'

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Stock Takes: Why a2 is out of favour, and a role reversal for Fonterra
Stock takes

Stock Takes: Why a2 is out of favour, and a role reversal for Fonterra

14 Nov 04:00 PM

Private equity is seen as a likely buyer for Fonterra's consumer business.

New low-cost rentals in Whangārei to tackle housing crisis
New Zealand

New low-cost rentals in Whangārei to tackle housing crisis

14 Nov 04:00 PM

Ten new houses in Whangārei will be offered at 80% of the market rental.

'A lot of tears': Organisation helping single-parent families closes after 65 years
New Zealand

'A lot of tears': Organisation helping single-parent families closes after 65 years

14 Nov 04:00 PM

It is still making sure kids have Christmas presents this year.

Teens embark on 800km Cape to Cape charity journey
New Zealand

Teens embark on 800km Cape to Cape charity journey

Tauranga school leavers Olly Dow, Thomas Winter and William Dunn are embarking on an epic expedition, raising money for the Child Cancer Foundation. Video supplied.

'Total invasion': Woman pawned arson-hit couple's stolen sentimental items
New Zealand

'Total invasion': Woman pawned arson-hit couple's stolen sentimental items

14 Nov 04:00 PM

The couple were away visiting a close relative with cancer when burglars struck.

Police name trio 'tragically taken' in Hamilton train crash
New Zealand

Police name trio 'tragically taken' in Hamilton train crash

14 Nov 06:22 AM

The three victims were inside the vehicle when it was in a collision with a train.

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'Sickening': Female preschool teacher charged with possessing child abuse images
New Zealand

'Sickening': Female preschool teacher charged with possessing child abuse images

14 Nov 03:59 AM

The teacher has been in court and has been granted interim name suppression.

Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruption
New Zealand|politics

Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruption

14 Nov 03:52 AM

The House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.

Pōrangahau village out of limbo but questions remain over stopbank plan
New Zealand

Pōrangahau village out of limbo but questions remain over stopbank plan

14 Nov 03:49 AM

Flood protection measures have been announced for Pōrangahau – but questions remain.

Councillors opt for higher fees at Kiwa Pools, citing public preference
New Zealand

Councillors opt for higher fees at Kiwa Pools, citing public preference

14 Nov 03:45 AM

Kiwa Pools to raise entry fee as 53% prefer higher charges over lower rates.

Tairāwhiti communities take part in Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi across the region
Kahu

Tairāwhiti communities take part in Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi across the region

14 Nov 02:36 AM

A Mauri stone 'Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora' passes to communities, honouring ancestors and future.

Insecticide chlorpyrifos faces ban
New Zealand

Insecticide chlorpyrifos faces ban

14 Nov 02:00 AM

Chlorpyrifos is for professional use only as it is toxic to people and the environment.

60% of cyclone recovery work on Tairawhiti highways by Christmas
New Zealand

60% of cyclone recovery work on Tairawhiti highways by Christmas

14 Nov 01:44 AM

Local contractors handle 80% of Trec work; 'highways are in great shape,' says councillor

Student artists shine in Tōku Ake exhibition at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
New Zealand

Student artists shine in Tōku Ake exhibition at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

14 Nov 01:29 AM

$6000 raised for C Company at Tōku Ake art exhibition and auction

Shane Jones talks Trump, the Hīkoi, and COP29 on The Country
New Zealand

Shane Jones talks Trump, the Hīkoi, and COP29 on The Country

14 Nov 01:25 AM

Shane Jones, Andrew Gibson, Chris Russell, Wayne Langford.

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From London to Sydney: Celebrating 90 years of the Gipsy Moth adventure
New Zealand

From London to Sydney: Celebrating 90 years of the Gipsy Moth adventure

14 Nov 12:42 AM

Jan Chisum flies her father’s restored Gipsy Moth, offering stunning views of Hawke’s Bay.

Sheep not sheared for five years ‘at risk of pneumonia’ if wool is removed
World

Sheep not sheared for five years ‘at risk of pneumonia’ if wool is removed

14 Nov 12:26 AM

Animal rescued from owners in Belgium is now so wooly it is ‘in pain’.

The region that's overtaken Auckland as the most expensive to rent in
New Zealand

The region that's overtaken Auckland as the most expensive to rent in

14 Nov 12:14 AM

Trade Me Property’s latest Rental Price Index is out.

Napier motorcyclist dies in hospital after Hawke’s Bay crash
New Zealand

Napier motorcyclist dies in hospital after Hawke’s Bay crash

13 Nov 11:32 PM

A Napier motorcyclist has died from his injuries after the crash.

'So beautiful': Hundreds of migrants welcomed on to marae
New Zealand

'So beautiful': Hundreds of migrants welcomed on to marae

13 Nov 11:27 PM

Families spent time learning about Māori culture.

Hawke’s Bay suicide figures rise: ‘We clearly need to be doing more’
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay suicide figures rise: ‘We clearly need to be doing more’

13 Nov 11:00 PM

A mental health expert says every single person has a role to play to help prevent suicide

Cause of Auckland-Hamilton train accident revealed
New Zealand

Cause of Auckland-Hamilton train accident revealed

13 Nov 10:54 PM

The accident took place near Auckland's Penrose Station in June last year.

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Fonterra ‘better off’ returning capital to shareholders
Business

Fonterra ‘better off’ returning capital to shareholders

13 Nov 10:47 PM

Fonterra co-op model not suited to running a consumer business, says chairman.

Food prices fall in October but milk and butter on the rise
Business|economy

Food prices fall in October but milk and butter on the rise

13 Nov 10:33 PM

Fruit prices go bananas but vegetable costs plummet.

Racing back on track, but not in Hawke’s Bay
New Zealand

Racing back on track, but not in Hawke’s Bay

13 Nov 09:30 PM

The Waipukurau Cup will be raced in Woodville on Sunday, with free buses for CHB punters.

What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Overnight hike, tai chi and Spring Fling fundraiser
New Zealand

What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Overnight hike, tai chi and Spring Fling fundraiser

13 Nov 09:25 PM

What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: overnight hike, tai chi and Spring Fling fundraiser.

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‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Media Insider

‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs

13 Nov 09:15 PM

Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.

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