Rare kiwi fight in daylight captured in Northland garden
Two kiwi birds engaged in a fight during daylight hours, offering a rare glimpse into the territorial behaviour of the elusive, nocturnal birds. Video / Karin Matthews
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‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
Weather system sparks orange heavy rain warning for Northland
Between 150-200mm of rain is expected to fall from this morning until Friday afternoon.
Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato
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Trump announces 10% tariff on NZ goods, China and EU hit even harder
The US President has imposed tariffs on countries around the world.
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Serious injuries: Waikato road closed overnight after crash
The road has reopened after the Serious Crash Unit investigated.
Dogs euthanised after fatal attack on boy weren’t ‘menacing’ breeds
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Moa mystery: Footprints discovered at South Head likely a million years old
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‘Has an impact’: Hawke’s Bay station sold to overseas owner to be converted to forestry
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Jet boat crash: Support floods in for severely injured woman
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Strokes of inspiration? Mayors Mahé and James hit the water
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Raglan dairy farmer wins Waikato farm environment award
Dedication to animal welfare and the environment helped Tor Pedersen win.
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‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economy
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Whether motorcyclist could see traffic signal before fatally hitting two pedestrians debated
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He got in her passenger seat, carrying a rubbish bag of clothes, and made demands.
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On top of the world: Laura Bradley claims record number of wins by a female shearer
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Rescue helicopter charity celebrates double-milestone
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Hamilton schools lockdown ends with imitation firearms seized, person in custody
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