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Wild venison for those in need
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15 fire crews contain grass fire threatening Hawke's Bay home
Fire crews remain at the scene of the blaze dampening down hotspots.
Court a 'sad occasion' for woman pleading to crash that killed sister
The group had travelled to Wānaka that morning for a day of sightseeing.
Vulnerable people at risk as summer temperatures soar into the 30s
MetService warns of temps 8C above average, humid nights disrupting sleep in some areas.
'Everything looks brilliant': Tauranga's newest supermarket opens in Greerton
The former Woolworths store had a week-long makeover.
Hamilton mum risks $15k medical costs for terminally ill daughter on Disney cruise
“I thought this was a fresh beginning ... I'm going to have to bury another child."
Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd ordered to pay former women members $274k
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Dozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating efforts
Project Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.
Serious injuries following two-vehicle crash on Hawke's Bay highway
Police said initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.
'Surgical change': Transport Minister, mayor wield knife to reform Auckland Transport
Local Boards, not AT, will decide projects in their communities.
Bird flu outbreak: Don't eat raw eggs, experts warn
The MPI has confirmed 80,000 birds will be culled at an Otago farm.
Former Crusader involved in fatal charity boxing bout addresses widow in inquest
The inquest into the 2018 charity boxing death of Kain Parsons has begun in Christchurch.
‘We got that wrong’: Electoral Commission accepts failure over Manurewa Marae voting base selection
The commission admits its mitigation plan was not sufficient.
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China ‘changed the game’: Defence plan impacted as ‘things got worse in world’, Collins says
The plan has been repeatedly delayed.
‘We don’t know what we’ll discover': World-first dissection of rare whale in Dunedin
Only seven specimens of the spade-toothed whale have been recorded in history.
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Heatwave: The race for top temperature in Hawke's Bay - and NZ
Temperatures in Hawke's Bay's twin cities forecast for 30C-plus.
Significant boost for Gisborne firefighting addressing staffing challenge
Firefighting in Gisborne is set to get a significant boost.
Council to 'take back control' of Auckland Transport's policy functions
The two Browns have announced a major shake-up to Auckland Transport's functions.
36,000 nurses strike nationwide after ‘distressing’ pay offer
Healthcare workers take action, citing patient safety threats and stalled negotiations.
'It's not safe': Hospital nurses strike over concerns of unsafe staffing
More than 200 nurses marched in Whangārei as part of the national strike on Tuesday.
Chorus says 'malicious activity' cause of Hawke's Bay outage
Internet outage in Hawke's Bay affects 700 customers.
Crown calls Yanfei Bao case against murder accused a slam dunk
'The DNA alone could convict him,' Crown says of the evidence linking Cao to the homicide.
Air NZ cuts Napier-Wellington flights: What you need to know
Air NZ to cut off-peak flights between Napier and Wellington.
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'Can’t rely on quick fixes': An organic approach to farming
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Gone to the dogs: Pink, paws and purpose in breast cancer fundraiser
The Gisborne Terrier Races raise over $30,000 for breast cancer support.
Dairy dream: How to navigate the path to farm ownership
Matt Bartleet says there are dairy sector opportunities, 'if you make the sacrifices'.