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Mayor welcomes historic Whanganui council at Pūtiki Marae
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Mayor welcomes historic Whanganui council at Pūtiki Marae

Andrew Tripe says the new council is a 'reflection of our community'.

30 Oct 10:46 PM
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Ngātiwai protest at law change with banned landing at Poor Knights Islands

Ngātiwai members sailed 22km offshore to land illegally on the protected islands.

30 Oct 09:56 PM
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‘Breathtaking’: Moment avalanche descends South Island mountain captured on film

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30 Oct 08:57 PM
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30 Oct 07:58 PM
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30 Oct 07:54 PM
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30 Oct 07:44 PM
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30 Oct 07:23 PM
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30 Oct 07:02 PM
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NZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test
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NZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test

Kiwis took out bladeshearing, but machine shearing and woolhandling went to the Aussies.

30 Oct 10:44 PM
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30 Oct 10:00 PM
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30 Oct 07:44 PM
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30 Oct 07:44 PM
24-hour handball marathon raising funds for Kiwi kids
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24-hour handball marathon raising funds for Kiwi kids

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NZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test
New Zealand

NZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test

Kiwis took out bladeshearing, but machine shearing and woolhandling went to the Aussies.

30 Oct 10:44 PM
‘Breathtaking’: Moment avalanche descends South Island mountain captured on film
New Zealand

‘Breathtaking’: Moment avalanche descends South Island mountain captured on film

Guide Derek Jolley filmed the avalanche near Mt Sefton in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.

30 Oct 09:35 PM
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Time Cinema collection sold at auction marks end of an era

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30 Oct 08:16 PM
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Environment Court ruling clears way for $9.8m Greytown solar farm

It’s the first solar farm in New Zealand granted consent by the Environment Court.

30 Oct 07:28 PM

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NZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test
New Zealand

NZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test

Kiwis took out bladeshearing, but machine shearing and woolhandling went to the Aussies.

30 Oct 10:44 PM
Can NZ singer Cassie Henderson make history on The Voice Australia?
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Can NZ singer Cassie Henderson make history on The Voice Australia?

She's won an NZ Music Award, now the Kiwi singer could steal the Aussie crown.

30 Oct 06:32 PM
'Very concerning': Minister considers measles vaccine for babies amid outbreak
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'Very concerning': Minister considers measles vaccine for babies amid outbreak

Simeon Brown says as the father of a 2-month-old, he understands parents' concerns.

30 Oct 06:32 PM

Auckland news

The two in-form All Blacks who earned crack at Ireland
All Blacks

The two in-form All Blacks who earned crack at Ireland

Opportunity knocks a second time for two players in Chicago impressing with their play.

30 Oct 10:00 PM
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Mega $33m Lotto prize up for grabs: A financial adviser's tips should you win

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Watch: 41 robots working inside new $90m DHL Auckland pharmaceutical warehouse

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30 Oct 09:00 PM
'Hearts utterly broken': Bus driver killed in fiery Tāmaki Drive crash remembered
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'Hearts utterly broken': Bus driver killed in fiery Tāmaki Drive crash remembered

Tributes describe Sean Cleary as a cheerful colleague who always helped others.

30 Oct 08:57 PM

Regional news

Ngātiwai protest at law change with banned landing at Poor Knights Islands
Northern Advocate

Ngātiwai protest at law change with banned landing at Poor Knights Islands

Ngātiwai members sailed 22km offshore to land illegally on the protected islands.

30 Oct 09:56 PM
Familiar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffle
Waikato Herald

Familiar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffle

Angela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.

30 Oct 10:22 PM
Why Bay of Plenty residents are dreaming of teeth, fire and betrayal
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Why Bay of Plenty residents are dreaming of teeth, fire and betrayal

Sleep psychologist Carly Dober links these dreams to stress and vulnerability.

30 Oct 10:42 PM
Why Bay of Plenty residents are dreaming of teeth, fire and betrayal
Bay of Plenty Times

Why Bay of Plenty residents are dreaming of teeth, fire and betrayal

Sleep psychologist Carly Dober links these dreams to stress and vulnerability.

30 Oct 10:42 PM
Adopt a metre of the athletics track in Hastings
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Adopt a metre of the athletics track in Hastings

The athletics track was first used in 2008. Replacement is as much as eight years overdue.

30 Oct 08:05 PM
Mayor welcomes historic Whanganui council at Pūtiki Marae
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Mayor welcomes historic Whanganui council at Pūtiki Marae

Andrew Tripe says the new council is a 'reflection of our community'.

30 Oct 10:46 PM

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Auckland high school tells students to stay home after measles case

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30 Oct 05:11 PM
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The jawdropping revival of a creative village at Waiohiki

Almost a thousand days after the flood, Waiohiki is coming alive again.

30 Oct 05:00 PM
'Truly iconic' Rotorua business wins NZ tourism's highest accolade
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'Truly iconic' Rotorua business wins NZ tourism's highest accolade

Judges said Te Puia created an experience that will 'stand the test of time'.

30 Oct 05:00 PM
Young hero honoured after saving toddler drowning in wave pool
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Young hero honoured after saving toddler drowning in wave pool

Tauranga's Kalia Saia, 10, spotted the 3-year-old lying motionless on the pool floor.

30 Oct 05:00 PM
‘Benefit to us all’: What Luxon took away from Trump-Xi meeting
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‘Benefit to us all’: What Luxon took away from Trump-Xi meeting

The Prime Minister has also signalled a desire to strengthen trade with China.

30 Oct 04:57 PM
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Morning quiz: What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

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30 Oct 04:00 PM
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