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Live ammunition, needles and deer carcass amongst items found in recycling
'Sheer luck' shotgun cartridge made it through process without going off.
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Police investigate 'unexplained death' at retirement home
An increased police presence is expected in the town as enquiries continue.
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Granny flats proposal will not address housing market failures, council says
Removing or reducing consent requirements would have minimal impact on costs.
OneRoof property news
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Don't get sucked in by 5.99% rates - fixing for longer 'foolish', warn experts
Brokers advise borrowers to hold out for cheaper rates.
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Revealed: Where Kiwis have the best chance of buying a house for less than $500,000
The numbers show the hotspots for affordable homes.
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Miner's surprising igloo home in NZ's cheapest town has $390,000 price tag
Jack Ewen's unusual-looking property is built to keep heat in and costs down.
Rural News
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‘Forest Maker’ calls on Kiwi farmers to plant more trees: ‘You will gain so much’
'Instead of impacting your wallet, in the long run it's going to end up benefiting you.'
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NZ opts out of joint standard on infant formula
'We will now implement a New Zealand standard over the next five years.'
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The Country: Andrew Hoggard on NZ's infant formula standard
Andrew Hoggard, Kate Acland, Doug Avery, Shane McManaway, Todd Clark.
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Irish comic turns tragedy into comedy
Irish comedian Ed Byrne returns to New Zealand to spread humour and enjoy the outdoors.
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The farm is on the side of Kakepuku Mountain near Te Awamutu.
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Showcase of student musical talent from Te Awamutu Concerts Alive!
Te Awamutu Concerts Alive? presents a showcase concert from Waikato University students.
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Sanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversity
It's home to 2500 kiwi birds but the sanctuary's financial troubles could see it close.
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Ka Whawhai Tonu preview for Battle of O-Rākau held at Te Awamutu's Regent Theatre.
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The 2024 Chiefs pre-season replacement has been named in the Heartland squad.