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Popular Auckland mountain biking park closes after rider's death
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Popular Auckland mountain biking park closes after rider's death

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24 Nov 07:50 AM
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'Her angels will never be forgotten’: Business' tribute to Sanson children

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C-word upset: Whitcoulls owner reveals why literary magazine has been banned from stores

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Greater threat than asbestos: Renewed call to ban silica

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Te Mata Peak discovery sparks warning to landowners over invasive weed
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Te Mata Peak discovery sparks warning to landowners over invasive weed

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24 Nov 02:46 AM
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No charges to be laid after burn pile that sparked large Kaikōura fires

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'Her angels will never be forgotten’: Business' tribute to Sanson children
Wellington

'Her angels will never be forgotten’: Business' tribute to Sanson children

A Givealittle page for mother Chelsey Field has reached nearly $400,000.

24 Nov 05:00 AM
Second arrest after Wellington daylight shooting at Pukehinau flats
Wellington

Second arrest after Wellington daylight shooting at Pukehinau flats

Police stopped the 22-year-old in Palmerston North and found a shotgun.

24 Nov 04:37 AM
Wellington High shuts after burst pipe cuts water supply
New Zealand

Wellington High shuts after burst pipe cuts water supply

The burst pipe on Cuba Street cut water to the school late this morning.

24 Nov 02:25 AM
Body found in search for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana
New Zealand

Body found in search for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana

Pomana, 25, was reported missing on August 21 from Central Auckland.

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Mocka eyes first physical store in New Zealand despite Ikea's arrival
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Mocka eyes first physical store in New Zealand despite Ikea's arrival

The company's first standalone store is targeted to open in the second half of FY26.

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'Phoebe is like my child': Inside the $25k life of a pampered pooch

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One of the biggest crane lifts in New Zealand for new bridge north of Wairoa
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One of the biggest crane lifts in New Zealand for new bridge north of Wairoa

Thursday's lift will be a sight to behold, and a joy for the community of Te Reinga.

24 Nov 02:17 AM

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C-word upset: Whitcoulls owner reveals why literary magazine has been banned from stores
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C-word upset: Whitcoulls owner reveals why literary magazine has been banned from stores

Rich-list businessman David Norman on why the banned journal is different from books.

24 Nov 08:06 AM
Popular Auckland mountain biking park closes after rider's death
Auckland

Popular Auckland mountain biking park closes after rider's death

Police said there were no suspicious circumstances in the rider’s death.

24 Nov 07:50 AM
'Done without official confirmation': Te Anihana Pomana's family criticise police over media release
New Zealand

'Done without official confirmation': Te Anihana Pomana's family criticise police over media release

Her whānau say the public announcement came before they could inform relatives.

24 Nov 07:24 AM
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Mocka eyes first physical store in New Zealand despite Ikea's arrival
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Mocka eyes first physical store in New Zealand despite Ikea's arrival

The company's first standalone store is targeted to open in the second half of FY26.

24 Nov 06:00 AM

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Housing minister vows Far North among biggest winners in Govt’s new housing plan
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Housing minister vows Far North among biggest winners in Govt’s new housing plan

The plan shifts to a data‑driven model for social and affordable homes.

24 Nov 04:30 AM
Watch: Raw effluent from piggery gushes into local streams
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Watch: Raw effluent from piggery gushes into local streams

Toxic effluent from the farm polluted streams feeding the Waihou River.

23 Nov 10:53 PM
'This is not a bad dream': Woman addresses motorist who killed her partner as he crossed the road
Rotorua Daily Post

'This is not a bad dream': Woman addresses motorist who killed her partner as he crossed the road

'I forgive you, Daniel, but you need to be held accountable.'

24 Nov 04:01 AM
Person critically injured in kiwifruit packhouse incident
Bay of Plenty Times

Person critically injured in kiwifruit packhouse incident

The person has been airlifted to hospital.

24 Nov 12:45 AM
Te Mata Peak discovery sparks warning to landowners over invasive weed
Hawkes Bay Today

Te Mata Peak discovery sparks warning to landowners over invasive weed

Biosecurity teams have sprayed Te Mata Peak after removing the weed.

24 Nov 02:46 AM
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Body found in search for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana
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Body found in search for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana

Pomana, 25, was reported missing on August 21 from Central Auckland.

24 Nov 01:57 AM
Watch: 'Smashing each other with bats': Weekend cricket game descends into violent brawl
Wellington

Watch: 'Smashing each other with bats': Weekend cricket game descends into violent brawl

Footage shows players striking each other with bats and stumps.

24 Nov 01:57 AM
End of golden run? Tropical air mass to bring hot nights for north, wild weather for south
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End of golden run? Tropical air mass to bring hot nights for north, wild weather for south

Christchurch will swelter on 30C midweek while Auckland temps stay in high teens at night.

24 Nov 01:00 AM
Concerned parents tried calling hospital staff before baby was stillborn
New Zealand

Concerned parents tried calling hospital staff before baby was stillborn

Deputy commissioner Rose Wall said vital monitoring was missed overnight.

24 Nov 01:00 AM
Iwi calls for Te Pāti Māori president to step down after fiery hui
New Zealand

Iwi calls for Te Pāti Māori president to step down after fiery hui

More than 200 people attended the Ngāpuhi hui at Kohewhata Marae in Kaikohe.

24 Nov 12:58 AM
Body found in Christchurch lake after man went missing
Christchurch

Body found in Christchurch lake after man went missing

Family, friends looked on as expert divers searched for the man.

24 Nov 12:58 AM
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Iwi calls for Te Pāti Māori president to step down after fiery hui

24 Nov 12:58 AM
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Body found in Christchurch lake after man went missing

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