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Taranaki coach Neil Barnes believes his first five-eighths Josh Jacomb is not ready for the All Blacks yet, heading into tonight's NPC quarter-final against Hawke's Bay in Napier

11 October 2025

Taranaki coach Neil Barnes believes his first five-eighths Josh Jacomb is not ready for the All Blacks yet, heading into tonight's NPC quarter-final against Hawke's Bay in Napier

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Otago have knocked out Waikato in the first NPC quarter-final, now it's the turn of Bay of Plenty and Tasman to tussle at Tauranga Domain today
	11 Oct 2025: Otago have knocked out Waikato in the first NPC quarter-final, now it's the turn of Bay of Plenty and Tasman to tussle at Tauranga Domain today... more

Bay of Plenty coach Richard Watt expects a pair of returning props to make an impact in this afternoon's NPC quarter-final against Tasman in Tauranga
	11 Oct 2025: Bay of Plenty coach Richard Watt expects a pair of returning props to make an impact in this afternoon's NPC quarter-final against Tasman in Tauranga... more

Jubilation for Otago first-five Cam Millar after nailing the game-winning penalty kick that's sent his province to the NPC semifinals
	11 Oct 2025: Jubilation for Otago first-five Cam Millar after nailing the game-winning penalty kick that's sent his province to the NPC semifinals... more

Health NZ says thousands of people have been vaccinated since measles cases broke out in Northland two weeks ago
	11 Oct 2025: Health NZ says thousands of people have been vaccinated since measles cases broke out in Northland two weeks ago... more

Rotorua police have serious concerns for a 36-year-old man missing since late last month
	10 Oct 2025: Rotorua police have serious concerns for a 36-year-old man missing since late last month... more

The NPC quarter-finals kick off in Dunedin tonight, with Otago hoping to continue their rugby resurgence as they host Waikato
	10 Oct 2025: The NPC quarter-finals kick off in Dunedin tonight, with Otago hoping to continue their rugby resurgence as they host Waikato... more

The trial of a man charged with triple-murder in Rotorua won't go ahead until nearly two and a half years after the alleged crime
	10 Oct 2025: The trial of a man charged with triple-murder in Rotorua won't go ahead until nearly two and a half years after the alleged crime... more

Police say more arrests are likely, after a teen's been charged in relation to social media threats against an MP in March
	10 Oct 2025: Police say more arrests are likely, after a teen's been charged in relation to social media threats against an MP in March... more

Police are praising the public for intervening, following the assault of an older woman in Rotorua
	9 Oct 2025: Police are praising the public for intervening, following the assault of an older woman in Rotorua... more

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Most Popular Recent Upper North Island News

23 Dec: Police have made four arrests regarding the murder of Bill Maangi in Gisborne +++++++++++++++++++++++

22 Dec: Kane Williamson insists he's made no call around retirement - as the third cricket test against the West Indies gets set to enter it's final day in Mt Maunganui +++++++++++++++++++++++

16 Dec: Residents of a South Taranaki village have been on standby overnight to evacuate, as a vegetation fire rages nearby +++++++++++++

23 Dec: Authorities are bemused by a rare case of dumpster diving for cheese - then sold on the black market in South Waikato +++++++++++

17 Dec: Firefighters are returning to battle a blaze today at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach - after rain was welcomed yesterday ++++++++++

17 Dec: A fire burning at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach since Monday afternoon is now completely contained ++++++++++

20 Dec: Four people have been injured, one seriously, following a three-vehicle crash in Dunsandel in Canterbury ++++++++++

Upper North Island NewsLinks

31 Dec: 'quite heavy in localised areas ': more rain on the way for new year's eve (RadioNZ)

2 Oct: Thu, 2 Oct 2025: Rain, thunderstorms and even hail on the way for the upper north island (Stuff.co.nz)

30 Sep: Tue, 30 Sep 2025: Fast-moving front set to bring cold snap to south island and lower north (Stuff.co.nz)

11 Sep: Thu, 11 Sep 2025: Heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms forecast for upper north island (Stuff.co.nz)

1 Sep: Mon, 1 Sep 2025: Toppled trees, fallen power lines overnight as strong winds and rain battered the upper north island (RadioNZ)

29 Aug: Fri, 29 Aug 2025: Weekend weather: winter to end with thunderstorms, 'significant' wind gusts (RadioNZ)

29 Aug: Fri, 29 Aug 2025: Weather: a windy, cold start to the weekend (RadioNZ)

28 Aug: Thu, 28 Aug 2025: Metservice warns of wet, windy weather for new zealand (NewstalkZB)

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Wellington Blaze coach Jonny Bassett-Graham is certain Georgia Plimmer can maintain her great form...even without opening partner Amelia Kerr More...

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Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather More...

Today's News

Accident and Emergency:
A person has serious injuries after a two vehicle crash in Northland's Cove Road in Waipu this evening 21:56

Law and Order:
Two men and two teenage boys have been apprehended after an aggravated robbery, and an over 100 kilometre chase in Thames 21:16

International:
Donald Trump gave a wide-ranging interview about his health. Here's what we learned 19:56

Business:
Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather 18:56

Environment:
Crans-Montana ski resort fire witnesses recall how the tragic blaze unfolded 18:46

Environment:
Parts of the North Island should brace for thunderstorms tonight 18:36

International:
Walking with Moai: Unlocking the mysteries of Easter Island stone statues 18:07

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix are striving to keep calm as their tough season approaches make-or-break time 18:06

Cricket:
A washout in the men's Twenty20 Super Smash game between Auckland and Wellington at Eden Park outer oval 17:56

Soccer:
Embattled Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is expecting his players to fire up this weekend 17:27

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