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Building momentum: Gisborne Farmers Market's vibrant atmosphere and impact
The market has gone from strength to strength, and stallholders and visitors love it.
Scooter rider critically injured in collision with van towing trailer
The rider and the van collided about 1pm at the intersection of Cargill and Stuart St.
Man jailed for major South Island tobacco seizure
Police found an unlicensed tobacco site with 423kg of loose tobacco and machinery.
'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
'Smashed it across the road': Woman in critical condition after crash in Stillwater
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 2.30pm.
'Very agitated' Frenchman bit police officers after they stopped him for doing U-turn
The tourist didn't hold a driver's licence and was here on a working holiday.
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How MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke ended up in Stan Walker’s latest music video
She sings the same pao (poem) that preceded a haka she led in Parliament.
Dunedin hospital: Construction on inpatient building to resume mid-year
Simeon Brown announced the update as part of a nationwide infrastructure plan.
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Man jailed for major South Island tobacco seizure
Police found an unlicensed tobacco site with 423kg of loose tobacco and machinery.
Super Rugby teams: Hurricanes star's big positional shift
All the ins and outs ahead of the 10th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
'No words, just gratitude': Tinā's record-breaking box office run
The heartwarming drama has officially outsold Sione's Wedding.
Wellington news
ED upgrades, more carparks : Inside the Govt’s new health infrastructure plan
The Government says the 10-year plan is the first of its kind.
'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award
'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'
Reserve Bank loses millions in funding under new deal with Government
The bank's expenses will be slashed by 25% this year.
Auckland News
Men accused of gang raping German backpacker in Auckland CBD granted suppression
The men appeared in the Auckland District Court today.
'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
'Smashed it across the road': Woman in critical condition after crash in Stillwater
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 2.30pm.
Regional news
'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
Power outages, 100km/h winds as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam approaches
The cyclone is expected to be downgraded to a storm as it tracks west of Cape Rēinga.
'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western Bay
The Local Government Commission overruled the proposed reduction.
'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
Two charged after Napier perfume burglaries
Thieves smashed the doors. The cost of damage was much more than that of the stolen goods.
'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
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