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Far North lines team from Top Energy best in the country
Top award for Top Energy lines team
Opinion: Why hasn't the Government acted on carbon farming?
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News briefs from the Far North - Manu champs, fish auction and SPCA cupcakes
News snippets from the Far North.
Big turnout to Far North historic site Edmonds Ruins on open day
400 at Edmonds Ruins open day show interest in historic sites still there
Far North pensioner's 'anxious' after council suspends upgrade work, considers selling up
Far North council puts pensioner flat upgrades on hold, considers selling them.
Fonterra shareholder watchdog and board argue over dairy giant’s transparency
Different interpretations of shareholder survey results.
Manawa Gardens opens in Rotorua
Ngāti Whakaue has created its own subdivision for its people in a sought-after location on iwi land following a multimillion-dollar partnership with the Government.
Prestigious Hamilton private school roll to include junior girls
It will admit junior girls from 2026 for the first time in its 65-year history.
'Should I kill him now?': Drunk man burns down ex's home, threatens new partner
The judge wasn't impressed with a request for a 70% discount saying it was 'unrealistic'.
'Get rid of it': Gisborne councillors discuss Grey St trial safety concerns with staff
Protesters demand change as councillors debate Grey St intersection safety issues.
College unveils stunning $2.2 million gymnasium
Students wowed with the old gym's transformation.
Open day at Whatatutu fire station
An open day will take place at the fire station on November 9.
'There is no one dominant bank' – Rabobank tells politicians
Board chairman discredits ComCom's suggestion Kiwibank could be a 'maverick' bank.
The problem with New Zealand's new red kiwifruit export offering
Retaining a premium price in the future could be a problem, Zespri warns.
This cider was an 'act of desperation' - now it's NZ's best
Paul Paynter’s plum orchards fell into a 'watery grave and died' so he had to pivot.
Service station robbed by machete-wielding youths, police allege
The offenders left in a stolen vehicle which they dumped nearby.
Fonterra's Miles Hurrell talks GDT on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Miles Hurrell, Miranda Devine, and Annette O'Sullivan.
Watch: Car smashes through cafe's glass wall, sending customers scrambling
The driver mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal while parking.
Four fire call-outs in Hawke's Bay this Guy Fawkes, Te Mata Peak summit quiet
Te Mata Peak had no issues, with its summit closing early each night this week.
Car crashes into The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier
A car drove through the front of The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier, causing damage to the front of the store. Video / Supplied
Bay of Islands P&I Show is the oldest in NZ and back on Saturday
Bay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show on this Saturday.
National hīkoi opposed to Government bill to start in Far North
Anti-Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi starts at Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua on Monday.
'Over the moon': The Black Caps' best player in India is finally treading his own path
Being in and out has its challenges, Will Young says. Is this series his turning point?
Rāhui over upper Whangārei Harbour lifted
The rāhui was placed over the upper Whangārei Harbour on October 24.
'I’ll take the rap': Witness in murder trial to claim men confessed to shooting
The Crown's key witness was ruled immune from prosecution in exchange for his evidence.
Jason Momoa made honorary citizen of Rotorua
Mayor Tania Tapsell described the moment as 'really special'.
Seven hours, 18 minutes: The joy of finishing IronMāori, from a nanny with 11 mokopuna
'I am collecting these medals as a legacy for my whānau for generations to come.'
Revealed: FreshChoice to open at site of closed Woolworths
An advocates for locals concerned about having no supermarket welcome the news.
No longer 'a ripper of a season' for kiwifruit
Kiwifruit growers' enthusiasm for a terrific fruit-producing season has been tempered.
Opinion: This dam debate in Hawke's Bay - it is time to lift ourselves from the battles of yesteryear
Opinion: We are blessed in Hawke’s Bay, but face one cold-hard reality.
'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapse
Plus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.
Northlander the only validated gang member holding a firearms licence
Only one gang member on NZ's National Gang List has an expired firearms licence.
Prices up 4.8% in latest GDT
Only one product moved negatively at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.