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The golden foliage of pīngao is prized by weavers.

Threatened and prized pīngao

14 Feb, 2019 2:00pm

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Editorial: Horse friend unloved no more

14 Feb, 2019 1:00pm
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Merania Kaurauria reflects on the love of a new companion.

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NZ AgriFood week puts spotlight on Manawatu

14 Feb, 2019 12:00pm
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Food research will be a focus for leaders at a meet in the Manawatu.

Apprenticeship schemes would be overseen by a new national body under the proposed shakeup.

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Industry shakeup: New body to run polytechs, apprentices

13 Feb, 2019 12:00pm
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Sixteen polytechnics will be merged into one entity that will take over industry training,

In order to lower the accident rates on the Saddle Rd, NZTA has lowered the speed limit to 60km/hr over the entire route. But some are not happy.

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MP unhappy about 60km/h limit on Saddle Rd

11 Feb, 2019 8:00am
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A 60km/h on Saddle Rd has been imposed for safety reasons, the NZTA says.

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From Harlem to Awapuni, basketball rejuvenates tired suburb

10 Feb, 2019 9:48am
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New park attracts international basketball superstars. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A new stamp released by NZ Post will help save the wetlands.

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Wetlands saved by NZ Post sale of stamps

7 Feb, 2019 4:00pm
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The public is being encouraged to buy a wildlife habitat stamp to help wetlands thrive.

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SoundBites: Lexxa, Lucy Dacus, Al Parker, Sachi

14 Feb, 2019 4:00am
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A day on the TranzAlpine

11 Feb, 2019 4:00am
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From Harlem to Awapuni, basketball rejuvenates tired suburb

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One Roof's must-see properties in the Bay of Plenty this week

2 Feb, 2019 4:00am
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One Roof's guide to what's on the market in the Bay of Plenty.

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Inside the Remuera house where All Blacks go to party

17 Feb, 2019 6:40am
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Is it a gallery? Is it a resort? No, it's a multi-million-dollar NZ house that's for sale.

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Older people 'really are stopping millennials from buying houses'

17 Feb, 2019 4:24am
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'It's New Zealand. There's nothing fancy about it': The Country Road

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Manawatū's Country Road takes you home through old New Zealand

18 Jan, 2019 4:45pm
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Peek inside the secret, scenic northern Manawatū route. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Jarryd Davidson died in a crash on Saturday. Photo / Supplied

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Talented sportsman's life cut short in Meadowbank bus crash

18 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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The 24-year-old had always excelled in rugby and cricket.

Te Ahu and Turanga: Manawatu Turanga Highway map

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Speed consultation for Saddle Rd route

17 Jan, 2019 2:39pm
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Speed limits will be address by the NZTA for the new Saddle Rd route.

A couple of hardy holidaymakers take to Buffalo Beach at Whitianga on the Coromandel earlier this month. Photo / Alan Gibson

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The heavens will open: Torrential rain, flood warnings for east coast

16 Jan, 2019 5:48am
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Parts of the east coast could see 120mm of rain in a 24-hour period.

A heavy rain watch is in place for Hawke's Bay from 9pm tonight. Photo / File

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More rain for Tuesday before hot spell returns

15 Jan, 2019 5:43am
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Wet day for much of the North Island with heaviest falls in the afternoon.

A cool front making its way up the country will provide some relief to those suffering from the run of hot weather. Photo / File

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The end of muggy nights: Cool front brings relief from heat

14 Jan, 2019 5:43am
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Tonight Auckland is dropping to 14C from an average of 18-19C the past few weeks.

Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter has announced $20 million in road safety measures for 670km of rural state highways. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Govt announces $20 million to make rural highways safer

13 Jan, 2019 1:02pm
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Road safety measures announced for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Manawatu and the West Coast.

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Local Focus: Bill has the biggest collection of clocks

26 Dec, 2018 7:45am
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More clocks than anyone else in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Dr Nic Peet is at right in this 2012 photograph taken at Whanganui's former wastewater treatment plant. Photo / Stuart Munro

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Small towns hit harder on wastewater: Report

19 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Small towns struggle to get wastewater treatment up to standard.

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Global entrepreneur mentoring in Manawatū

18 Dec, 2018 1:15pm
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Linda Jenkinson from Hiwinui to Silicon Valley and back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Fisherman Peter Koziol had been missing for over a week. Photo / Supplied

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Body found in search for missing fisherman

17 Dec, 2018 4:59pm
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Body discovered after week-long search of river.

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Santa's Cave dwellers still going after 100 years

17 Dec, 2018 11:17am
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Santa's Cave dwellers still strong 100 years on. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A drop in water quality throughout the country has been linked in part to an expansion of dairying. Photo / File

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Frank Gibson: Revolution in New Zealand farming

13 Dec, 2018 6:00pm
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Frank Gibson reviews The Coming Transformation of New Zealand Agriculture.

Peter Koziol was last seen by friends on Sunday. Photo Supplied

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Police search for missing fisherman

13 Dec, 2018 12:33pm
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Police are searching for a missing fisherman who was last seen on the Waipawa River.

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Local Focus: Picnic in the Pinetum

9 Dec, 2018 6:43am
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Largest collection in the southern hemisphere. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A total of 13 harness racing figures have so far appear in court after being caught up in the 18-month Operation Inca race-fixing investigation.

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Harness racing corruption probe widens to Auckland

7 Dec, 2018 1:14pm
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13 harness racing people have so far been charged over Operation Inca

Minister of Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor with Nicky and Ben Allomes. Photo / Supplied

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Farmers awarded for innovation in employment

7 Dec, 2018 10:15am
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Farm work carried out by staff who work when it suits them.

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The free store giving away four tonnes of food a week

5 Dec, 2018 12:35pm
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A project that gives to the clients and the volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The new allegations emerged in court today. Photo / 123RF

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Horse was drugged before harness race, police allege

5 Dec, 2018 11:41am
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The new allegations emerged in court today.

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River gatekeeper in action with wet weather coming

30 Nov, 2018 5:32pm
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High-tech flood protection on the Manawatū River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Duddings Lake pictured early last year with blue-green algae. Photo / File

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Toxic algae sparks lake health warning

28 Nov, 2018 3:00pm
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Horizons Regional Council said its tests showed very high levels of the algae.

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Public feedback is being sought on changes to the way Crown pastoral land is managed and leased. Photo / File

Feedback sought on pastoral lease changes

Changes are coming for the regulatory framework governing high-country leases.

Leeches secure their preferred meal by latching onto human legs.

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Paul Quinlan standing on John McGee's Kaeo farm in the stand of tōtara where some were milled for the church floor.

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Auckland's new automated straddle carriers can stack containers four high. Photo / Leon Menzies

Machines take control at Ports of Auckland

It's the high-tech equivalent of "look Mum, no hands".

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui deputy chairman Ngapari Nui is disgusted South Taranaki District Council will not endorse his iwi's stand against seabed mining. Photo / supplied

Mining company applies for new exploration permit

New minerals permit applied for - iwi wanted council to back anti-mining stance.

Gardening: Hydrangeas bloom as summer fades

Gareth Carter, General Manager of Springvale Garden Centre, talks about hydrangeas

Greg Carlyon was pleased with progress at this July 2017 community planting day for the Tutaenui Stream.

The story of Marton's Tutaenui Stream

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A single male Queensland fruit fly has been found around Devonport.

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