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Air NZ expects A320 fleet back in service by Sunday evening
The national airline reports software updates are near fully completed.
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Fatal cases of African swine fever worry local pork industry
The head of New Zealand Pork believes the country should be concerned about Spain's confirmed cases of African swine fever.
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Hawke's Bay farm's agritourism 'terroir'
29 Nov 2025Set on the coast of Hawke's Bay, Te Aratipi Station offers walkers on the farm views across the bay, from the Māhia Peninsula right around to Mt Ruapehu on a clear day.
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Keeping salad greens on the shelves, 52 weeks of the year
29 Nov 2025Since officially opening last April, Leaderbrand's Future Farms facility has allowed it to grow salad greens all year round.
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Smashing it - a greener life growing avocados
29 Nov 2025Spreading the love for avocados through farm tours is a way to balance the highs and lows of avocado growing for two IT pros turned orchardists.
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Plunged into poverty: Hardship rising in Southland
Social service providers say there's been an uptick in people needing support to feed their family, going without heating, living homeless or sharing shoes.
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Councillors given up to $5500 for security after rise in threats
28 Nov 2025The allowance is one of a number available to elected officials as set out by the Remuneration Authority.
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Kaipara leader urges Kai Iwi Lakes closure to protect against gold clam threat
28 Nov 2025Around 7500 people will be camping at Kai Iwi Lakes over summer.
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Dog attack on child prompts call for on-leash areas in Kawerau
28 Nov 2025Several incidents with unleashed dogs have led a Kawerau woman to request the council create an on-leash area.
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Woman who spent final days fighting ex-boss posthumously wins case
29 Nov 2025A grieving mother never believed her daughter's last fight would be mired in a bitter workplace dispute.
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Police ask public for info after unattended kayak found in Wellington
29 Nov 2025Police also found a hoodie on the beach.
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'Māori blood is like a superpower': Kiwi actor becomes gladiator
29 Nov 2025Rotorua's Jordi Webber stars as arrogant, but loving Tarchon in the NZ-filmed series Spartacus: House of Ashur.
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One injured, road closed following Wellington motorcycle crash
29 Nov 2025Akatarawa Road is currently closed, after the two-vehicle collision.
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One injured in Upper Hutt fire
29 Nov 2025Fire and Emergency were called to the scene just after 4pm Saturday.
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Whangārei man misused customary fishing rights, banned three years
A man has been banned from collecting seafood, after extending his customary authority to issue permits well beyond its boundaries.
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Teacher elbowed, slapped 8yo student who threw yoghurt over her
29 Nov 2025The student dove under a desk, crying and swearing after the incident.
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One dead following Glenbrook drowning
29 Nov 2025A person has died in a "water-related incident" at Glenbrook on Saturday morning.
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Young New Zealanders to travel in wake of great polar explorers
29 Nov 2025Eight 18-30 year olds will spend a month sailing from Argentina to Antarctica on a historic tall ship.
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Four hurt in Southwestern Motorway crash
29 Nov 2025One person was in a serious condition, while three others sustained moderate injuries.
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One dead after vehicle crashes into Hawke's Bay river
29 Nov 2025One person is dead after a vehicle crashed into water in Wairoa.
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Whitebait species at risk from declining waterways
29 Nov 2025A new freshwater fish report has found 28 percent of species are facing extinction and 32 percent are at risk of becoming threatened.
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Man died after being swept away from his favourite fishing spot
29 Nov 2025Younchang Ko, 67, was fishing at the estuary on Omaha Beach when he disappeared into the water.
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Truck and motor home crash in Picton
29 Nov 2025Initial indications were that one person had been seriously injured.
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Doctors' union, Health NZ back to bargaining after failed ERA bid
29 Nov 2025The Employment Relations Authority has decided not to step in to settle a pay disagreement between the health agency and the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.
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