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Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Man dies after becoming trapped in machinery at food plant
The accident happened in South Taranaki
Fonterra announces closure of Kāpiti plant, 70 jobs on the line
Fonterra CEO said staff were told about the restructure this morning.
Emergency services attending gas leak in Taranaki
Fire and Emergency New Zealand are on the scene and are investigating.
'Trailblazing' service dog wins top award
Rica has been Merenia Donne's "soulmate" for 12 years.
Murdered farmer 'generous and friendly to all'
Murdered farmer's family feel numb and saddened by a death which has shocked community.
Heartland: Cheese capital needs a boost
Eltham has its cheese capital status to trade on - but locals say it still needs a lift.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Kiwis released at Lake Rotokare
Two brown kiwis have been released at Lake Rotokare. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Message to his holiness the Pope, return our teddy!
Eltham teddy bear involved in international kidnapping case. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fifty years of fighting fires
Seventy-four-year-old Eltham Fire Brigade volunteer Max Mackay has been awarded the United Fire Brigade association 50-year service medal.
Teen killed in Easter car crash named
Police have named a 19-year-old Taranaki man killed when the car he was driving crashed into trees on Sunday evening.
Police urge drivers to be patient on the trip home
The Easter holiday road toll stands at five after a single-vehicle crash in Taranaki last night.
Small NZ town bakes record-breaking scone
The town's business association baked the world's largest scone, weighing in at just over 120kg, the previous record was 60kg.
Former Split Enz member admits stalking
Phil Judd, a founding member of New Zealand band Split Enz, has admitted stalking young girls in Australia.