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'Fundamental failures': KiwiRail fined after worker injured in fall
30 Nov 2025Technician Myles Dyeming was in a coma for days and suffered serious injuries after a preventable fall in 2023.
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Banking code updates focused on scam prevention
The Banking Association is criticising social media, technology and telcom companies for not doing enough to prevent scams.
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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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