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Ni-Vanuatu RSE worker pleads not guilty to Pukehina orchard murder
New Zealand

Ni-Vanuatu RSE worker pleads not guilty to Pukehina orchard murder

The woman was found dead on New Year's Day at a Pukehina orchard.

30 Jan 02:48 AM
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The Government is working towards an announcement.

30 Jan 02:32 AM
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30 Jan 02:30 AM

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Cybersecurity company identifies person behind Manage My Health hack
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Cybersecurity company identifies person behind Manage My Health hack

Cyber firm IOC3 says it has identified the hacker known online as Kazu.

30 Jan 02:16 AM
Fears dung beetle investment will be flushed away
New Zealand

Fears dung beetle investment will be flushed away

NZ's only dung beetle rearing facility says it may close if there's no more support.

30 Jan 02:12 AM
Lifeguards clear Mount Maunganui clubhouse
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Lifeguards clear Mount Maunganui clubhouse

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30 Jan 02:06 AM
Mount waterpipe network probed after deadly landslide kills six campers
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Mount waterpipe network probed after deadly landslide kills six campers

30 Jan 02:01 AM
Afternoon quiz: What was the name of the Russian space station launched in 1986 and deorbited in 2001?
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Afternoon quiz: What was the name of the Russian space station launched in 1986 and deorbited in 2001?

30 Jan 02:00 AM
'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure
Wellington

'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure

30 Jan 02:00 AM
Mongrel Mob member jailed for 12 years for sexual offending against young girls
New Zealand

Mongrel Mob member jailed for 12 years for sexual offending against young girls

Harmer was convicted on 14 charges involving multiple young girls.

30 Jan 01:46 AM
The Country: Te Radar previews Young Farmer of the Year contest
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The Country: Te Radar previews Young Farmer of the Year contest

On today: Todd McClay, Emma Higgins, Te Radar, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Hamish McKay.

30 Jan 01:45 AM
Rideshare driver accused of killing young Kiwi lawyer in Sydney hit-and-run dies before trial
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Rideshare driver accused of killing young Kiwi lawyer in Sydney hit-and-run dies before trial

Otago and Harvard Law School graduate Mitch East had only recently moved to Sydney.

30 Jan 01:00 AM
Person airlifted in critical condition after crash shuts Central Otago highway
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Person airlifted in critical condition after crash shuts Central Otago highway

The rural crash, which gave three others minor injuries, happened about 11.40am.

30 Jan 12:54 AM
'Let police sweat it out': Defiant Tamaki slams moves to shut down harbour bridge protest march
Auckland

'Let police sweat it out': Defiant Tamaki slams moves to shut down harbour bridge protest march

Brian Tamaki says the march is about 'presence, not permission' and intends to walk.

30 Jan 12:46 AM
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Lifeguards clear Mount Maunganui clubhouse

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30 Jan 02:06 AM
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29 Jan 11:00 PM
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29 Jan 08:04 PM
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29 Jan 07:56 PM
Health NZ investigating major IT outage in upper North Island
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29 Jan 07:48 PM
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29 Jan 07:41 PM
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29 Jan 07:27 PM
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29 Jan 07:11 PM
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Opinion: Why Dave Rennie is the compelling choice to lead the All Blacks next
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Opinion: Why Dave Rennie is the compelling choice to lead the All Blacks next

NZ Rugby should do everything in its power to convince Rennie to coach the All Blacks.

30 Jan 02:01 AM
Fears dung beetle investment will be flushed away
Auckland

Fears dung beetle investment will be flushed away

NZ's only dung beetle rearing facility says it may close if there's no more support.

30 Jan 02:12 AM
'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure
Christchurch

'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure

30 Jan 02:00 AM
Ni-Vanuatu RSE worker pleads not guilty to Pukehina orchard murder
Bay of Plenty

Ni-Vanuatu RSE worker pleads not guilty to Pukehina orchard murder

30 Jan 02:48 AM
'Hero' educator who warned other campers third victim to be formally identified by coroner
New Zealand

'Hero' educator who warned other campers third victim to be formally identified by coroner

Lisa Maclennan woke holidaymakers up at 5am to warn them of the bank's imminent danger.

30 Jan 12:22 AM
Gas leak forces evacuations in Taupō suburb after digger hits line
New Zealand

Gas leak forces evacuations in Taupō suburb after digger hits line

Police urge the public to stay away from the Wharewaka area in Taupō.

30 Jan 12:07 AM
Lifeguards race to clear gear from red-stickered Mount Maunganui base clubhouse
New Zealand

Lifeguards race to clear gear from red-stickered Mount Maunganui base clubhouse

The clubhouse was red placarded after last Thursday's slip.

30 Jan 12:01 AM
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Opinion: Why Dave Rennie is the compelling choice to lead the All Blacks next
All Blacks

Opinion: Why Dave Rennie is the compelling choice to lead the All Blacks next

NZ Rugby should do everything in its power to convince Rennie to coach the All Blacks.

30 Jan 02:01 AM
'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure
Wellington

'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure

Shut the Front Door is the third Wellington business to announce its closure this week.

30 Jan 02:00 AM
Big cities drive up consumer confidence in latest survey
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Big cities drive up consumer confidence in latest survey

More households now think it is a good time to make major purchases again.

30 Jan 12:00 AM
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'Should communities move?' Land use in slip-prone areas must change, expert warns
New Zealand

'Should communities move?' Land use in slip-prone areas must change, expert warns

Professor James Renwick says councils must rethink homes, campsites near risky slopes.

30 Jan 12:00 AM

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'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure
Wellington

'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure

Shut the Front Door is the third Wellington business to announce its closure this week.

30 Jan 02:00 AM
Christchurch's big pong: How far do you need to go to escape it?
Christchurch

Christchurch's big pong: How far do you need to go to escape it?

More than 200 odour complaints have already been logged.

29 Jan 06:53 PM
'Potent front': Another bout of rain, wind to lash New Zealand
New Zealand

'Potent front': Another bout of rain, wind to lash New Zealand

Temperatures are forecast to push into the high 20s for the North Island over the weekend.

29 Jan 06:18 PM

Auckland news

Fears dung beetle investment will be flushed away
New Zealand

Fears dung beetle investment will be flushed away

NZ's only dung beetle rearing facility says it may close if there's no more support.

30 Jan 02:12 AM
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Squeezed: Rio Beverages founder's second juice business in liquidation, owes $1.12m
Retail

Squeezed: Rio Beverages founder's second juice business in liquidation, owes $1.12m

David Thexton and co-owner Amanda Morgan blamed the economic downturn for its insolvency.

30 Jan 02:00 AM
'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure
Wellington

'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closure

Shut the Front Door is the third Wellington business to announce its closure this week.

30 Jan 02:00 AM
'Let police sweat it out': Defiant Tamaki slams moves to shut down harbour bridge protest march
Auckland

'Let police sweat it out': Defiant Tamaki slams moves to shut down harbour bridge protest march

Brian Tamaki says the march is about 'presence, not permission' and intends to walk.

30 Jan 12:46 AM

Regional news

Caulerpa makes dramatic retreat in areas but 'sure as hell, this beast will be back'
Northern Advocate

Caulerpa makes dramatic retreat in areas but 'sure as hell, this beast will be back'

Pest dieback: Controlled Area Notices and bans on fishing and anchoring remain in force.

30 Jan 12:00 AM
Gas leak forces evacuations in Taupō suburb after digger hits line
Waikato Herald

Gas leak forces evacuations in Taupō suburb after digger hits line

Police urge the public to stay away from the Wharewaka area in Taupō.

30 Jan 12:07 AM
'The risk has reduced': Bay of Plenty, Rotorua lifts fire restrictions
Rotorua Daily Post

'The risk has reduced': Bay of Plenty, Rotorua lifts fire restrictions

Recent rainfall and more showery weather have eased fire risk.

30 Jan 01:00 AM
Ni-Vanuatu RSE worker pleads not guilty to Pukehina orchard murder
Bay of Plenty Times

Ni-Vanuatu RSE worker pleads not guilty to Pukehina orchard murder

The woman was found dead on New Year's Day at a Pukehina orchard.

30 Jan 02:48 AM
Hawke's Bay roads hold up after deluge despite spike in potholes
Hawkes Bay Today

Hawke's Bay roads hold up after deluge despite spike in potholes

Crews were on standby through the heavy rain to tackle potholes and damage.

30 Jan 02:30 AM
Beach carpark and camping site closed over erosion fears
Whanganui Chronicle

Beach carpark and camping site closed over erosion fears

'Council staff will investigate the stability of the land'.

30 Jan 02:27 AM

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Doggy daycare with a cause: Raglan venture gives all profits to animals in need
New Zealand

Doggy daycare with a cause: Raglan venture gives all profits to animals in need

Latesha Hearth opened her first business at 12, buying and selling phones on TradeMe.

29 Jan 10:30 PM
'Thought it would be fun': Teacher censured after flipping trailer carrying 15 students
New Zealand

'Thought it would be fun': Teacher censured after flipping trailer carrying 15 students

Four students were taken to hospital after the incident following a fundraising event.

29 Jan 10:08 PM
Heading to the Coromandel? What SH25 drivers need to know this weekend
New Zealand

Heading to the Coromandel? What SH25 drivers need to know this weekend

Drivers face stop/go controls on a 2km section at Pumpkin Hill north of Tairua.

29 Jan 10:03 PM
Three injured in State Highway 2 crash near Hastings
New Zealand

Three injured in State Highway 2 crash near Hastings

Police say the road remains open with no significant traffic delays.

29 Jan 09:48 PM
Health chief blames ageing tech for 12-hour hospital IT meltdown
New Zealand

Health chief blames ageing tech for 12-hour hospital IT meltdown

The outage reportedly caused 'chaos' in emergency departments.

29 Jan 09:32 PM
On The Up: Rowston grateful for UFC return after being turned down by rivals
UFC

On The Up: Rowston grateful for UFC return after being turned down by rivals

'My name was offered around to a few people ... a couple said no,' the middleweight said.

29 Jan 09:10 PM
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Health chief blames ageing tech for 12-hour hospital IT meltdown

29 Jan 09:32 PM
UFC

On The Up: Rowston grateful for UFC return after being turned down by rivals

29 Jan 09:10 PM
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Save the date: Harcourts Dancing for Hospice returns, 'refreshed and re-energised'

29 Jan 09:03 PM
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One-armed golfing legend famed for hole-in-ones dies in Queenstown

29 Jan 09:00 PM
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29 Jan 08:53 PM
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29 Jan 08:53 PM
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29 Jan 08:07 PM
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