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Work to start on approaches for new expressway bridge

19 Dec 08:44 PM

Two bridges alongside each other will ease congestion on the Hawke's Bay Expressway.

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‘Definite rise’: Police urge vigilance as e-bike thefts spike

19 Dec 08:39 PM

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How two tiny at risk geckos paused a roading repair project

19 Dec 08:31 PM

Works have been on hold since early November after the discovery of a protected species.

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Arrest after German tourists track theft suspect using AirPods

19 Dec 07:54 PM

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Northland mother’s murder remains unsolved as whānau seek answers
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Northland mother’s murder remains unsolved as whānau seek answers

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A year in review: What moved the Waikato in January 2024?

19 Dec 06:30 PM

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Medical 'mistakes': Widower wants answers after losing wife, 25, to cancer

19 Dec 04:06 PM

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'Like coming home': Summer holidaymakers set to pack out campgrounds

19 Dec 04:02 PM

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Gisborne multisport facility scores $6.9m investment from trust

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'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas

19 Dec 04:00 PM

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'It's all about giving back': Whānau restaurant to host free Christmas lunches

19 Dec 04:00 PM

Mangōnui restaurant to offer free Christmas lunches for Northland's needy and lonely.

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The victim was found by a member of the public about 2.30pm.

Warning after Irishman electrocuted in ‘freak accident’ on NZ farm
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Warning after Irishman electrocuted in ‘freak accident’ on NZ farm

19 Dec 07:49 AM

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Two flown to hospital after water rescue off Coromandel coast

19 Dec 07:18 AM

Two helicopters were sent to the incident near Ōnemana Beach.

Iconic Christmas display's final year before auction for charity
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Iconic Christmas display's final year before auction for charity

19 Dec 05:00 AM

The popular display will be auctioned as a Mount Surf Club fundraiser.

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Dame Lisa Carrington among finalists for Halberg Awards

19 Dec 05:00 AM

Thirty-three finalists were announced for the 62nd ISPS HANDA Halberg Awards.

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Watch: Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Taupō jewellers in car after aggravated robbery

19 Dec 04:59 AM

A member of the public appears to try and slash the car's tyres to prevent escape.

Watch: Five injured in two-car crash in Bay of Plenty
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Watch: Five injured in two-car crash in Bay of Plenty

19 Dec 04:37 AM

At least two rescue choppers scrambled to the scene near Waioeka.

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'With love from New Zealand': Kiwi K.A.R.E's life-saving mission in Ukraine

19 Dec 04:00 AM

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'Heartbreaking' report: Council land acquisition from mana whenua detailed
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'Heartbreaking' report: Council land acquisition from mana whenua detailed

19 Dec 04:00 AM

Gisborne adopts a new strategy after revealing historical land disputes.

Dates confirmed for major closure of SH1 at Karapiro
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Dates confirmed for major closure of SH1 at Karapiro

19 Dec 03:54 AM

The detour of SH1 at Karapiro will take an extra 18 minutes.

Police find body in Waikato River
New Zealand

Police find body in Waikato River

19 Dec 03:26 AM

The body is believed to be a person who jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday.

SH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer traffic
New Zealand

SH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer traffic

19 Dec 02:58 AM

Mangamuka Gorge has opened again after years of closure after rain caused multiple slips.

'Beautiful, kind soul': Police name 17-year-old as victim of Rotorua crash
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'Beautiful, kind soul': Police name 17-year-old as victim of Rotorua crash

19 Dec 02:36 AM

She was one of six people to lose their lives on Rotorua roads in a week.

Women charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae named
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Women charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae named

19 Dec 02:34 AM

The boy died in November following an alleged assault.

Lydia Edwards sentenced to community work for aiding migrant visa breaches
New Zealand

Lydia Edwards sentenced to community work for aiding migrant visa breaches

19 Dec 02:07 AM

Lydia Noi Edwards was sentenced to 90 hours' community work and her company fined $15,600.

Saying goodbye to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post
Opinion

Saying goodbye to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post

19 Dec 02:00 AM

Al Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.

Court rejects challenge to Kaipara's ditching of Māori ward
Kahu

Court rejects challenge to Kaipara's ditching of Māori ward

19 Dec 01:56 AM

The district council's Māori ward will disappear for the local elections next year.

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