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'Confronting': Contract milkers' survey reveals financial, mental health issues
Sharefarming Consultants, which took the survey, said the results were “disappointing".

'Important part of the Northland culture': Diver's legal fight against scallop ban
Michael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.

Ballance proposal to cut 62 jobs: Workers feel 'blindsided'
Ballance Agri-Nutrients worker says there a lot of anxiety over potential loss of jobs.
Car news and advice


Kiwi Mitch Evans features in new Formula E Prime Video documentary
Drive-to-Survive-style documentary follows 4 drivers in the 2023-24 season.

Would you like a robot with that test drive? Chery humanoid hits showrooms
Chery is rolling its digital sales assistant out to dealerships this year.

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 APXGP Edition pays tribute to Brad Pitt’s F1 movie
Mercedes-AMG has released a limited run with the livery of a fictional team from the movie
OneRoof property news

Dad almost in tears, son yelling in delight after Mount Roskill home sells for $2.115m
They got $750,000 more than they had expected.

Green homeowners could save up to $98,000 on their mortgage bill
New research highlights the financial advantages of Homestar builds.

Four tips from a real estate master: How Sir Bob Jones revolutionised property investment in NZ
His book Jones on Property is still the go-to guide for investors.
More Kapiti news

Midway retains Ralph Morse Shield in surf lifesaving competition
Emily Petro won the U17 ski and board, with strong finishes in iron races.

Blues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend
A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.

'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'
The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.

‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped
'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'

Awash with guns: Frontline cops face chilling daily arsenal of lethal firearms
The deadly arsenal includes military-style semi-automatic assault rifles.

Man charged with attempted murder after Kāpiti cyclist run in
Police were called to the incident where it appeared a cyclist had been hit by a car.

What to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summer
The sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.

Mumpreneur revolutionises property management
How Chelsea Gill created a family-friendly business.

Kāpiti news in brief: Award-winning nature photo features rare bird nesting
A ute came close to the nesting dotterel.

How a Kāpiti environmental project became a model for iwi collaboration
More than 22,000 riparian plants and 100,000 natives planted in Waikanae River catchment.

'Get help': Brave teen faces rapist in court, pleads for him not to harm anyone else
The girl has battled daily suicidal thoughts since the rape two years ago.

Gisborne clubbies gearing up for Whangamatā Classic
World champion Irving is leading Gisborne's charge at the Classic.

'Compelling' case to evolve Kāpiti Health Centre into a polyclinic
A modern polyclinic would have 'numerous benefits'.

'He would have mowed down a lot of kids': Mother's fears after driver ploughs through primary school
'Had it been 10 minutes later, he would have mowed down a lot of kids.'