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Some kiwifruit growers in financial strife after 'catastrophic' season

'Unbelievably bad' kiwifruit season has the industry experiencing huge pressures.

'We weren’t even at the damn door': Moana Maniapoto on breaking through barriers

“We weren’t even at the damn door … we’re not even in the room.”

Killed on a pedestrian crossing: Motorcyclist charged with manslaughter

Geoffrey and Karen Boucher were on a pedestrian crossing when they were struck and killed.

'We gotta get outta here’: Man's frantic escape from rising floodwaters

Brian Thorne had just minutes to get to safety when his pensioner unit flooded on Monday.

'The bed floated': 73yo pensioner scales brick wall to escape devastating floodwaters

'I’ve lost absolutely everything ... Years of memories and things have gone.'

Hunting for the black gold

Big read: Their property has proven to be one of the highest per tree producers.

Mark Lister: What a central bank pause means for markets

Opinion: We're close to seeing the last of interest rate hikes for this cycle.

'Life-changing': Woman’s 40-year journey to unlock the mysteries of her damaged brain

'My brain does not fit the signs, I’ve always known this'

'Sad reality': Supermarket staff fitted with bodycams to combat rising crime

Crime prevention or breach of privacy? Not all are happy with bodycams at the checkout.

Education Minister Jan Tinetti warned by police for electoral advertising breach

While it did not meet the threshold for prosecution, a formal warning was issued.

Want chickens? Here's what you need to know

Raising hens in your backyard? Forget the roosters.

Homicide investigation launched after body found down bank

Police have cordoned off the scene at Matahi Valley Rd in Eastern Bay of Plenty.

'Just want a bit of money': Entertainment figure trial witness quizzed on overheard conversation

More Crown evidence has been heard.

Coromandel roadworks ahead of King's Birthday weekend

Waka Kotahi has issued an update on hazards and maintenance for Coromandel road network.

Latest businesses to join billion-dollar town centre

'We see The Sands as once in a generation development'.

Wrangling the waitlist: Hospital pumps $9m into cardiac care

It comes as second heart care laboratory opens at the hospital, meaning fewer transfers.

'Too soon to say' if stormwater system upgrades needed after Waihī Beach floods

The mayor says there are upcoming projects that may help protect against future flooding.

Chiefs vs Force match a 'fierce challenge'

After lots of physical games, McMillan opts to rest key players and refresh the line-up.