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New Zealand’s only convicted saboteur released from prison but will still be monitored
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New Zealand’s only convicted saboteur released from prison but will still be monitored

08 Jan 02:25 AM

Taupō man served full prison sentence of three years and one month.

Central North Island iwi elect first post-settlement board
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Central North Island iwi elect first post-settlement board

08 Jan 02:06 AM

Te Korowai o Wainuiārua trustees will manage $28.5m in Treaty settlement assets.

Peel St Bridge, a symbol of growth, opened in 1923 and remains a key historic site.
New Zealand

Peel St Bridge, a symbol of growth, opened in 1923 and remains a key historic site.

08 Jan 02:00 AM

Gisborne's Peel Street Bridge marks 100 years of local history

Red gold: LeaderBrand watermelons hit supermarkets early
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Red gold: LeaderBrand watermelons hit supermarkets early

08 Jan 01:54 AM

'We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather in the early stages of our summer crops.'

‘Sounded like a tomcat howling’: Man shot overnight in Mangōnui
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‘Sounded like a tomcat howling’: Man shot overnight in Mangōnui

08 Jan 01:43 AM

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'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lows

08 Jan 01:30 AM

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Niwa: Gisborne’s December second wettest since 1905
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Niwa: Gisborne’s December second wettest since 1905

08 Jan 01:27 AM

Niwa confirms December was the second wettest in Gisborne in 120 years.

Police officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closure
New Zealand

Police officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closure

08 Jan 12:37 AM

One police officer was forced to jump out of the way.

Road closures: Triathlon event to shut eastbound lanes on toll road
New Zealand

Road closures: Triathlon event to shut eastbound lanes on toll road

08 Jan 12:05 AM

Eastbound lanes closed for Tauranga Half Triathlon, best viewing on Marine Parade.

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Leigh Gibson retiring from YMCA after 40 years

07 Jan 11:35 PM

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Revealed: Just how warm was 2024 in New Zealand?

07 Jan 10:41 PM

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Woman, 30, arrested in Huntly in relation to alleged shoplifting across Waikato and Counties Manukau

07 Jan 10:33 PM

She faces 15 shoplifting charges, after a further 11 charges were laid yesterday.

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Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say
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Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say

07 Jan 10:26 PM

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Rubbish or good idea? Residents weigh in on kerbside collection changes
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Rubbish or good idea? Residents weigh in on kerbside collection changes

07 Jan 09:35 PM

Locals divided on changes: some support, others worry about fewer red bin collections.

Track closure on Mauao next week
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Track closure on Mauao next week

07 Jan 09:34 PM

A popular walking track around Mauao will be closed next week in Tauranga.

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Cyclist seriously injured in Far North collision

07 Jan 09:31 PM

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'Really upset': Council removes tree branch to stop rope swinging at popular waterfall
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'Really upset': Council removes tree branch to stop rope swinging at popular waterfall

07 Jan 08:59 PM

'My children jumped from the rope all the time and I have never been worried.'

Police name child, adult killed in SH1 crash
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Police name child, adult killed in SH1 crash

07 Jan 08:46 PM

A 2-year-old and 38-year-old from Auckland died in a crash at Mangaweka.

CBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think
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CBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think

07 Jan 08:40 PM

'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.

‘Remain vigilant’: Fire risk lessens but caution urged in Hawke’s Bay
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‘Remain vigilant’: Fire risk lessens but caution urged in Hawke’s Bay

07 Jan 08:11 PM

You'll still need a permit to light fires in most parts of the Bay.

‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopens
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‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopens

07 Jan 05:36 PM

A witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged.

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Health NZ proposes cut to Napier’s overnight urgent care services

07 Jan 05:00 PM

A confidential briefing note says the changes could occur by March 2025.

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Their boy's school bus was canned, so they've bought one to drive him and his friends to class
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Their boy's school bus was canned, so they've bought one to drive him and his friends to class

07 Jan 05:00 PM

The Astill's 22-seater bus to Hastings already has 19 students booked for the ride.

Off-the-grid lifestyle a winner for rural couple
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Off-the-grid lifestyle a winner for rural couple

07 Jan 04:01 PM

The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.

'One careful owner': Op shop condoms might be a stretch
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'One careful owner': Op shop condoms might be a stretch

07 Jan 04:00 PM

Commenters question safety of the contraceptives after picture shared on social media.

Clone wars: The new age of online scamming
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Clone wars: The new age of online scamming

07 Jan 04:00 PM

'There are a million and one different tricks compared to where we were a few years ago.'

‘Complete overreach’: Peta calls for compulsory shearing shed webcams, industry fires back
New Zealand

‘Complete overreach’: Peta calls for compulsory shearing shed webcams, industry fires back

07 Jan 04:00 PM

Federated Farmers says the proposal is a 'complete overreach' and impractical.

1886 chaff cutter restored to its former glory
New Zealand

1886 chaff cutter restored to its former glory

07 Jan 04:00 PM

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Opinion: Anti-predator fighters and humble soil the unsung heroes in climate battle
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Opinion: Anti-predator fighters and humble soil the unsung heroes in climate battle

07 Jan 04:00 PM

OPINION: Predator-free goals and knowing the value of carbon stored in soil are crucial.

‘Quite unbelievable’: Dargaville Little Theatre to take global stage in Monaco
New Zealand

‘Quite unbelievable’: Dargaville Little Theatre to take global stage in Monaco

07 Jan 04:00 PM

The cast of Out of Mind will travel to Monaco in August to represent Theatre New Zealand.

'Remorseful she's been caught': Office worker had been stealing for years
New Zealand|crime

'Remorseful she's been caught': Office worker had been stealing for years

07 Jan 04:00 PM

Ronel Viljoen used company money for car repairs, household items and a Soda Stream.

The Country Fast Five: Meet Jesse Van Kekem
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The Country Fast Five: Meet Jesse Van Kekem

07 Jan 03:59 PM

The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.

'Mate to many': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim thanks friends, family for support
New Zealand

'Mate to many': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim thanks friends, family for support

07 Jan 05:07 AM

Mabbott was shot dead and another man was injured in the Coromandel last month.

Increased police presence in Havelock North after assault
New Zealand

Increased police presence in Havelock North after assault

07 Jan 04:06 AM

Victim in serious but stable condition; police confirm parties involved knew each other.

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