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The Country: Feds update with Wayne Langford
Wayne Langford, Hayden Dillon, Karen Morrish, Chris Russell, and Pete Barnes.

Spilled milk: Fonterra tanker rolls in Arapuni
The road is blocked. One person received minor injuries.

Gap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZ
There are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.
Car news and advice


Yugo returns, but not full size just yet
Quirky Serbian brand known for 1980s budget hatchbacks is back in a small way.

LDV in Australian Federal Court over ‘misleading’ advertising and rust issues
ACCC claims T60 doesn't live up to LDV's claims of durability.

Would you like to smell like a BMW? Have we got the fragrance for you
BMW-branded fragrances were created with EmotiWaves science to make your mood all car-y.
OneRoof property news

Building boss’s $7m West Auckland mansion for sale with putting green
Rich listers want the pool, but they also want somewhere to practise their golf game.

McBargain? Worst house on the street sells for $130,000 - less than half its RV
It had been pitched as costing less than a McFLurry.

Bachelor stars Art and Matilda shed 'happy tears' after emotional house sale
"It feels nice that we sold to wonderful people. I think the buyer will be happy there."
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.'