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Annual concert last held in 2007 returns to Hawke’s Bay
Collapse of the Timeless Summer Tour has led to the return of a gig full of 'nostalgia'.

Large fire in Christchurch sends black smoke across city
The fire appears to be related to an electrical company.

Second courthouse evacuated as police deal with North Island bomb threats
The court was evacuated about 10.45am.
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Editorial: New NZME campaign aims for a better today and better tomorrow
OPINION: We hope that On The Up’s stories will challenge, motivate and uplift.

Opinion: Modern cars and petrol stations test our patience
I explained to the woman at the till that I couldn’t open the flap on my car.

Revealed: The three regions where some Sky viewers need extra help, possible new dishes for satellite switch
Sky TV outlines what customers need to do ahead of satellite switchover in mid-April.

Bay News: High school students planning trip to Spain; Sandbar cricket returns
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.

Opinion: Family triumphs make for an eventful week
My achievements this week have been, well, basically nil.

Olivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the company
New boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.

News in brief: Film featuring late Eddie Hemara wins at Māoriland Film Festival
The latest news bites from around the region.

On The Up: ‘Amazing Annabel’ - plucky teen who lost leg a sprint star in making
Kiwi kid takes cancer in her stride with positivity, courage and humour.

‘I try my hardest’: Teen makes history for his family as first to attend university
He received a First Foundation scholarship for Otago University.

‘He grabbed me’: MP Shane Jones and wife in airport altercation with ‘angry’ man
Dot Jones says a member of the public grabbed her shoulder.

Winning Lotto locations revealed: One lucky Kiwi wins $1m Strike
Powerball will roll over to next week.

Police Minister and Ngāpuhi to meet over solving meth crisis in North
Ngāpuhi runanga chair meeting Police Minister over meth crisis destroying the region.

‘Not acceptable’: PM says Shane Jones’ wife should be able walk freely without being accosted
Dot Jones filed a police complaint after the incident where a man allegedly grabbed her.

Police investigate after man found dead in Whangārei
The man was found dead at a Te Kamo property yesterday.

Person arrested in Mata, south of Whangārei, after dispute
Police were called to the address at 7.42am, and inquiries were ongoing this morning.

Editorial: New NZME campaign aims for a better today and better tomorrow
OPINION: We hope that On The Up’s stories will challenge, motivate and uplift.
Rural news

Are carrots threatened by climate change?
Researchers say even a small temperature rise can significantly impact seed production.

Canterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tape
Minister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.

Hazelnut growers call for more research to crack open opportunities
New Zealand produces only 10-15% of the hazelnuts it consumes annually.
OneRoof property news

Antiques duo selling their 19th C mansion - $12m in Auckland but what about Nelson?
Grand villa is a hit on Airbnb.

Expat buys West Auckland’s answer to Bali after vendors get out ‘ASAP’
Unusual lifestyle property snapped up.

Bought for $21,000, villa now worth more than $3m
Plus, what happened to the Matakana Island beach that attracted Hollywood attention?
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Car news and advice


Next-gen Hyundai Nexo FCEV debuts with bold looks, longer range
Nexo hydrogen car can now cover 700km from a 5-minute fill.

New Toyota GR Corolla teased with aero overhaul and torque bump
Toyota has previewed a new GR Corolla with aero and track performance enhancements.

It's alive: the return of the Hemi V8
Is the all-new Charger getting a Hemi V8 after all? It's looking increasing likely.
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Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.

'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."

Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
More Northland news

‘Cover-up’: Family demand answers after child sex offender’s prison death
Kingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.

Landlords exit Northland market as rents surge, tenants struggle
Landlords are exiting Northland's market due to rising costs like insurance.

Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop
Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.

Northland hit by power outages and potential flooding amid heavy rain
Rainfall hit 108mm at Ahipara in 12 hours overnight.

Pair rescued from Nelson flood waters in day of wild weather
Heavy rain has slammed the country.

Revealed: The three regions where some Sky viewers need extra help, possible new dishes for satellite switch
Sky TV outlines what customers need to do ahead of satellite switchover in mid-April.