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Northland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?
About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.
MP slams hospital discharge after homeless woman had to sleep in car
Nicola sought emergency housing but was told she was ineligible in Rotorua.
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Astrid's AGT audition has more than 2 million views on YouTube.
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Over half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.
'Constant battle': Couch dumping into beloved stream infuriates
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'Simply irresponsible': Fee hikes increase the cost of dying
Funeral directors are upset about new charges, with costs to be passed to clients.
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Rotorua’s Kyro Uri defies size with skills as he heads to Tai Mitchell Tournament
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Young leader, late hero honoured at primary industries awards
Chris Allen posthumously received the Rural Hero Award for his rural advocacy.
'Significant problem': Business owners clash with CBD homeless
'We have watched clients pull up and then drive away.'
Small but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challenge
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'Horrendous driving': Public help nab teen driver in police pursuit across Waikato
Driver struck innocent motorists, and it was 'only down to luck' no one died, cop says.
'Stalemate': Te Whānau-ā-Apanui settlement now increasingly unlikely with this Government
Iwi says minister called off meeting days before settlement was due to be signed.
Three tests, surplus of Twenty20s as Black Caps summer fixtures announced
The Kiwi summer will bring plenty of opportunity to prepare for the T20 World Cup.
'Got up my nose': Florist told to stop playing tunes on phone while she works
'I pay the rent on this shop, I pay rates on this shop, and I can’t even play music.'
A Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller list
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OnlyFans creators defend videos as 'standard agricultural practice' amid animal rights backlash
An animal rights group is petitioning MPI against the sexually charged cow videos.
Far North couple lose home, pets in devastating fire
Owners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back.
Principals seek support after 80% spike in students disciplined for weapons
Figures show 526 students faced discipline for weapons last year.
Editorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than one
OPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.
'Watching over us': Pou whenua unveiling start of Rangatira Marae's path forward for rebuild
The pou is dedicated to Wi Haronga and serves as a guardian for the project.
Dual-code weanling sale at Karaka to unite thoroughbred, harness enthusiasts
This crossover allows breeders to boost cashflow and reduce numbers for yearling sales.
Body found in Waikato River identified as man missing since 2019
His death is treated as unexplained and has been referred to the coroner.
Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents
Private ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.
Major supermarket apologises for humiliating woman with false shoplifting claim
The supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress.
Fatal hit-and-run: Police hunt motorcyclist with full leg tattoo
They believe the suspect rode a black and gold Kawasaki motorbike.
OnlyFans footage of woman in bikini drinking from cows condemned by animal rights group
Safe is urging an investigation into the use of cows in explicit online content.
'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugs
Chardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.
How Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmers
Brent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.