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Earth Sciences research found the region had the highest percentage of elevated nitrates in groundwater in the country.
Water nitrate levels rise in town previously hit by unsafe levels
Earth Sciences research found the region had the highest percentage of elevated nitrates in groundwater in the country.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Earth Sciences research found the region had the highest percentage of elevated nitrates in groundwater in the country.
In what was their ninth-straight final, the Black Ferns Sevens had no answers for their great Aussie rivals.
NZ sevens teams brought back down in Cape Town
In what was their ninth-straight final, the Black Ferns Sevens had no answers for their great Aussie rivals.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In what was their ninth-straight final, the Black Ferns Sevens had no answers for their great Aussie rivals.
McLaren’s Lando Norris held his nerve but could not hold back the tears, while New Zealand’s Liam Lawson brought up an unwanted milestone in the season-ender.
Norris clinches first F1 title, Lawson in season-worst finish in Abu Dhabi
McLaren’s Lando Norris held his nerve but could not hold back the tears, while New Zealand’s Liam Lawson brought up an unwanted milestone in the season-ender.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
McLaren’s Lando Norris held his nerve but could not hold back the tears, while New Zealand’s Liam Lawson brought up an unwanted milestone in the season-ender.
The cottage business turned supermarket darling has had ongoing issues with its wastewater practices, a rogue bore and neighbour complaints.
Barker’s battling to keep Geraldine factory amid clash with DOC, ECan
The cottage business turned supermarket darling has had ongoing issues with its wastewater practices, a rogue bore and neighbour complaints.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The cottage business turned supermarket darling has had ongoing issues with its wastewater practices, a rogue bore and neighbour complaints.
When regular attendance plummeted to 23%, Papanui High School knew drastic change was needed.
How this Christchurch school reversed its attendance ‘crisis’
When regular attendance plummeted to 23%, Papanui High School knew drastic change was needed.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
When regular attendance plummeted to 23%, Papanui High School knew drastic change was needed.
In the three months a year Ruby Fullerton isn’t skiing, she works long days in a fish factory. She goes to bed early and doesn’t drink. “She’s just not your typical teenager,” her mum says.
Top junior skier works in fish factory, crowdfunds to stay on slopes after parents stop paying
In the three months a year Ruby Fullerton isn’t skiing, she works long days in a fish factory. She goes to bed early and doesn’t drink. “She’s just not your typical teenager,” her mum says.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In the three months a year Ruby Fullerton isn’t skiing, she works long days in a fish factory. She goes to bed early and doesn’t drink. “She’s just not your typical teenager,” her mum says.
The upgraded infrastructure, which allows for the development of more mussel farming, is expected to unlock $1 billion in value over 25 years.
$12.7m upgrade of Golden Bay port finished
The upgraded infrastructure, which allows for the development of more mussel farming, is expected to unlock $1 billion in value over 25 years.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The upgraded infrastructure, which allows for the development of more mussel farming, is expected to unlock $1 billion in value over 25 years.
Associate Minister of Agriculture Andrew Hoggard has posted a video online criticising river management in parts of Southland, claiming farmers can only “watch it happen”.
Southland rivers ‘eat into some of the best farmland in the country’
Associate Minister of Agriculture Andrew Hoggard has posted a video online criticising river management in parts of Southland, claiming farmers can only “watch it happen”.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Associate Minister of Agriculture Andrew Hoggard has posted a video online criticising river management in parts of Southland, claiming farmers can only “watch it happen”.
The five-storey-high mural on Manchester St is the first of many new outdoor artworks in the city.
New mural unveiled ahead of climate art festival in Christchurch
The five-storey-high mural on Manchester St is the first of many new outdoor artworks in the city.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The five-storey-high mural on Manchester St is the first of many new outdoor artworks in the city.
A stern English woman had travelled the country failing “nearly everybody”. But then she got to Lorraine Peters.
The 'hard hard' ballet examiner who inspired a Christchurch dance company
A stern English woman had travelled the country failing “nearly everybody”. But then she got to Lorraine Peters.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A stern English woman had travelled the country failing “nearly everybody”. But then she got to Lorraine Peters.
New Zealand’s scientific expertise on the southern continent will be on display when MPs from around the world come together in support of the Antarctic Treaty.
NZ hosts global Antarctic protection summit at Parliament
New Zealand’s scientific expertise on the southern continent will be on display when MPs from around the world come together in support of the Antarctic Treaty.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
New Zealand’s scientific expertise on the southern continent will be on display when MPs from around the world come together in support of the Antarctic Treaty.
Invercargill won’t be anticipating extensive greenfield expansions under the council’s housing and code of practice plans.
City’s new plans for housing density likely to be notified soon
Invercargill won’t be anticipating extensive greenfield expansions under the council’s housing and code of practice plans.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Invercargill won’t be anticipating extensive greenfield expansions under the council’s housing and code of practice plans.
A violent and institutionalised 24-year-old man’s latest offending has ended with a 69-month jail term.
Jail for an ‘appalling catalogue of offending’
A violent and institutionalised 24-year-old man’s latest offending has ended with a 69-month jail term.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A violent and institutionalised 24-year-old man’s latest offending has ended with a 69-month jail term.
Biruk Legesse was four years into a medical degree in Ethiopia when a shootout made him seek safety in New Zealand. Nine years on, he’s finally qualified as a doctor.
A shootout, starting over and 13 years of slog
Biruk Legesse was four years into a medical degree in Ethiopia when a shootout made him seek safety in New Zealand. Nine years on, he’s finally qualified as a doctor.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Biruk Legesse was four years into a medical degree in Ethiopia when a shootout made him seek safety in New Zealand. Nine years on, he’s finally qualified as a doctor.
Almost 2000 Kiwis have signed a petition calling for Total Mobility funding to be increased. The minister says decisions are “coming soon”.
Stalled at the lights: Disabled Kiwis left hanging as Total Mobility review runs late
Almost 2000 Kiwis have signed a petition calling for Total Mobility funding to be increased. The minister says decisions are “coming soon”.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Almost 2000 Kiwis have signed a petition calling for Total Mobility funding to be increased. The minister says decisions are “coming soon”.
Lynette Du Plessis cannot believe how much support she’s received for her free Christmas Day event.
Invercargill woman putting on a free meal for others on Christmas Day
Lynette Du Plessis cannot believe how much support she’s received for her free Christmas Day event.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Lynette Du Plessis cannot believe how much support she’s received for her free Christmas Day event.
A controversial omission from the recent series against the Matildas, Rebekah Stott headed home from a free kick in the 86th minute to stun the visitors in Melbourne.
Football Fern’s late winner consigns Phoenix women to first defeat of season
A controversial omission from the recent series against the Matildas, Rebekah Stott headed home from a free kick in the 86th minute to stun the visitors in Melbourne.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:33 AM
A controversial omission from the recent series against the Matildas, Rebekah Stott headed home from a free kick in the 86th minute to stun the visitors in Melbourne.
Daniel Hillier got within two shots of the lead and always looked a chance of becoming the first New Zealand winner, before late drama at Royal Melbourne.
Kiwi charge fades late at Australian Open as local favourite is pipped at the post
Daniel Hillier got within two shots of the lead and always looked a chance of becoming the first New Zealand winner, before late drama at Royal Melbourne.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Daniel Hillier got within two shots of the lead and always looked a chance of becoming the first New Zealand winner, before late drama at Royal Melbourne.
Police searched his Invercargill home and his mobile phone indicated he had begun a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old.
Man, 40, offended against vulnerable girls soon after release from jail
Police searched his Invercargill home and his mobile phone indicated he had begun a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Police searched his Invercargill home and his mobile phone indicated he had begun a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old.
A couple attended the auction of this grand North Canterbury house out of curiosity, but one rogue bid and it was theirs.
Whoops, we bought a house! Couple end up with grand ex-Bollywood property
A couple attended the auction of this grand North Canterbury house out of curiosity, but one rogue bid and it was theirs.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:29 AM
A couple attended the auction of this grand North Canterbury house out of curiosity, but one rogue bid and it was theirs.
The once grand Royal Hotel was derelict and unsafe. Even noting the “major loss” to Greymouth’s heritage, an order was made to demolish it.
‘End of an era’: Icon of Greymouth town centre comes down
The once grand Royal Hotel was derelict and unsafe. Even noting the “major loss” to Greymouth’s heritage, an order was made to demolish it.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The once grand Royal Hotel was derelict and unsafe. Even noting the “major loss” to Greymouth’s heritage, an order was made to demolish it.
The fire had been contained to the top floor, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said.
One person taken to hospital after house fire near Picton
The fire had been contained to the top floor, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The fire had been contained to the top floor, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said.
There was an excellent turnout for the Richmond Santa Parade on Sunday afternoon.
In Pictures: Richmond Santa Parade
There was an excellent turnout for the Richmond Santa Parade on Sunday afternoon.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
There was an excellent turnout for the Richmond Santa Parade on Sunday afternoon.
Several rural crews and two choppers battled the blaze at Eyrewell in hot and windy conditions.
Fire contained on Waimakariri riverbank
Several rural crews and two choppers battled the blaze at Eyrewell in hot and windy conditions.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Several rural crews and two choppers battled the blaze at Eyrewell in hot and windy conditions.
The incident in downtown Nelson left one man in hospital with serious injuries.
Arrest after alleged late-night stabbing in central Nelson
The incident in downtown Nelson left one man in hospital with serious injuries.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The incident in downtown Nelson left one man in hospital with serious injuries.