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Cray cray! 'They thought he was mad' - how Nin's Bin became a State Highway 1 caravan icon
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Cray cray! 'They thought he was mad' - how Nin's Bin became a State Highway 1 caravan icon

People told Ron Clark that caravans were for sleeping in when he started roadside caper.

23 Aug 06:18 PM
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23 Aug 06:08 PM
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23 Aug 06:00 PM

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'A real grind': Toni Street on her passions, greatest fears and hopes for NZ

The broadcaster wants to see day-to-day life become easier for all Kiwis.

23 Aug 05:03 PM
From one mother to another: The care packages charity that helps mums in hospitals
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23 Aug 05:02 PM
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23 Aug 05:00 PM
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The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 6 – How Nin's Bin became an icon
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Millie Elder-Holmes faces new complaints over promoting online gambling.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Family farm's journey to eco-friendly success

The Orlando-Reep family bought Manawanui as a 200-hectare farm in 1983.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Drivers fight 'impossible' parking tickets as new tech gets triple the fines of a warden

The council has refused to waive most of the tickets despite system errors.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Vege tips: Spring is on the way, time to get ready

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23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Letters: Fonterra sale could be double-edged sword; Kiwis entitled to Covid answers
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23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Omarama Station farmer plays bagpipes for sheep muster tradition

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'Like time travel, without the jetlag': Dan Shanan's favourite spots in Auckland
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'Like time travel, without the jetlag': Dan Shanan's favourite spots in Auckland

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
'They tried to rip my scalp off': Woman says dog pack hunted her like an animal
Auckland

'They tried to rip my scalp off': Woman says dog pack hunted her like an animal

The woman and her family are appalled the dogs haven't been put down.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
From one mother to another: The care packages charity that helps mums in hospitals
Christchurch

From one mother to another: The care packages charity that helps mums in hospitals

23 Aug 05:02 PM
'Restrictive and costly': MP challenges city's new parking rules
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'Restrictive and costly': MP challenges city's new parking rules

23 Aug 06:00 PM
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Letters: Fonterra sale could be double-edged sword; Kiwis entitled to Covid answers
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Letters: Fonterra sale could be double-edged sword; Kiwis entitled to Covid answers

OPINION: Car parks haven't gotten smaller, but cars have gotten bigger, writes one reader.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
'The strutful Reeves': Farming pheasants back in the day
New Zealand

'The strutful Reeves': Farming pheasants back in the day

"Their favourite titbit is a handful of gentles, vulgarly known as maggots."

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Omarama Station farmer plays bagpipes for sheep muster tradition
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Omarama Station farmer plays bagpipes for sheep muster tradition

Jack Boon, 19, plays bagpipes before sheep musters at Omarama Station, continuing an old tradition. Video / NZ Merino

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23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Richard Harman: Political cycles stall NZ infrastructure progress

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Marcelo Menoita: Southern Cross Project could unlock billions for NZ economy

04 Aug 04:59 PM
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04 Aug 04:59 PM

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'Like time travel, without the jetlag': Dan Shanan's favourite spots in Auckland
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'Like time travel, without the jetlag': Dan Shanan's favourite spots in Auckland

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
Drivers fight 'impossible' parking tickets as new tech gets triple the fines of a warden
Wellington

Drivers fight 'impossible' parking tickets as new tech gets triple the fines of a warden

The council has refused to waive most of the tickets despite system errors.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Auckland's housing slump will take years to recover – Liam Dann
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OPINION: More affordable homes are welcome but Auckland is missing its property price fix.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
'The strutful Reeves': Farming pheasants back in the day
New Zealand

'The strutful Reeves': Farming pheasants back in the day

"Their favourite titbit is a handful of gentles, vulgarly known as maggots."

23 Aug 05:00 PM

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From one mother to another: The care packages charity that helps mums in hospitals
Christchurch

From one mother to another: The care packages charity that helps mums in hospitals

Joy Reid said the charity had helped support her through her own grief journey.

23 Aug 05:02 PM
'Like time travel, without the jetlag': Dan Shanan's favourite spots in Auckland
Entertainment

'Like time travel, without the jetlag': Dan Shanan's favourite spots in Auckland

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
Police warn 11 schools after man seeks inappropriate favours
New Zealand

Police warn 11 schools after man seeks inappropriate favours

Parents are advised to teach children safe travel and report concerns.

23 Aug 08:20 AM

Auckland news

'They tried to rip my scalp off': Woman says dog pack hunted her like an animal
New Zealand

'They tried to rip my scalp off': Woman says dog pack hunted her like an animal

The woman and her family are appalled the dogs haven't been put down.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
'Like time travel, without the jetlag': Dan Shanan's favourite spots in Auckland
Entertainment

'Like time travel, without the jetlag': Dan Shanan's favourite spots in Auckland

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
Family farm's journey to eco-friendly success
New Zealand

Family farm's journey to eco-friendly success

The Orlando-Reep family bought Manawanui as a 200-hectare farm in 1983.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
'It isn’t something I’ll ever fix’: Bree Tomasel on mental health, and taking on Taskmaster
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'It isn’t something I’ll ever fix’: Bree Tomasel on mental health, and taking on Taskmaster

The ZM host is trading the anarchy of radio for the chaos of the Kiwi comedy show.

23 Aug 05:00 PM

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Northlanders remain hopeful despite crime and social challenges
Northern Advocate

Northlanders remain hopeful despite crime and social challenges

Community spirit is still strong, with many groups working together.

22 Aug 05:00 PM
'They tried to rip my scalp off': Woman says dog pack hunted her like an animal
Waikato Herald

'They tried to rip my scalp off': Woman says dog pack hunted her like an animal

The woman and her family are appalled the dogs haven't been put down.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
Councillor or 'chatbot'? Local election is the first with AI
Rotorua Daily Post

Councillor or 'chatbot'? Local election is the first with AI

Candidates debate the technology's authenticity, efficiency and capability.

23 Aug 06:08 PM
'Restrictive and costly': MP challenges city's new parking rules
Bay of Plenty Times

'Restrictive and costly': MP challenges city's new parking rules

Mayor says the changes are 'about managing parking demand and supporting the city centre'.

23 Aug 06:00 PM
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Napier restaurant once named NZ's best closes; owners reveal plan for new restaurant
Hawkes Bay Today

Napier restaurant once named NZ's best closes; owners reveal plan for new restaurant

Pacifica's head chef Jeremy Rameka says 'it is time to move on and start afresh'.

23 Aug 06:00 PM
'Moving needle in right way': Company aims to reverse heart health trends
Whanganui Chronicle

'Moving needle in right way': Company aims to reverse heart health trends

Whanganui has one of the highest heart disease deaths and fewest cardiologists.

22 Aug 06:00 PM

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Two dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZ
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Two dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZ

Two people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.

23 Aug 06:23 AM
Sex worker stabbed client outside Auckland school after man refused to pay for services
Crime

Sex worker stabbed client outside Auckland school after man refused to pay for services

It was the second time the man had refused to pay. That's when her hunting knife came out.

23 Aug 06:00 AM
Gang crackdown in Levin leads to seizure of four guns, knife
New Zealand

Gang crackdown in Levin leads to seizure of four guns, knife

A warrant was issued after four firearms incidents in four days.

23 Aug 04:48 AM
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Mocked in life, unwanted in death? Cook Strait ferry Aratere may be unsellable
Wellington

Mocked in life, unwanted in death? Cook Strait ferry Aratere may be unsellable

KiwiRail says it's considering selling it, but documents show there is little interest.

23 Aug 04:00 AM
Afternoon quiz: Which term describes a psychological compulsion to chew on/consume ice?
New Zealand

Afternoon quiz: Which term describes a psychological compulsion to chew on/consume ice?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

23 Aug 03:59 AM
Serious crash near Taupō leaves seven injured, two critically
New Zealand

Serious crash near Taupō leaves seven injured, two critically

The crash involved two cars at Broadlands Rd and Off Rd Highway.

23 Aug 03:52 AM
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Afternoon quiz: Which term describes a psychological compulsion to chew on/consume ice?

23 Aug 03:59 AM
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Serious crash near Taupō leaves seven injured, two critically

23 Aug 03:52 AM
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High rent and damaged property: Tenants to pay up after abandoning 'expensive' rental

23 Aug 03:00 AM
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'Excess breath alcohol': Elderly woman fined after car plunges off Waiheke ferry terminal

23 Aug 02:46 AM
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Opinion: Why NZ needs to stand up against racial abuse

23 Aug 02:00 AM
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'It's quite bad': Beret shop faces crisis as NZ Post halts US shipments

23 Aug 01:24 AM
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23 Aug 01:00 AM
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