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Grieving family of nurse killed in crash mourns ‘bubbly’ girl whose last act saved lives

'We know that her life made a difference and it wasn’t wasted.'

Mother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing

'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'

'Sinister': Husband accused of rape fathered three kids with wife's younger sister

'This is a court of law, it’s not a court of morals,' the man's lawyer told a court.

'Lost the plot': Judge slams teen's retaliation of comatose man

“Whatever the victim had done ...(there) was utterly no justification for your behaviour.”

Bird flu: So far no known connection between first and second farms

Culling of 80,000 birds under way at infected sites.

Save our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say

“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”

Three injured, one trapped after boat flips on Raglan bar

Sixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.

'Horrid rotten egg smell:' Authorities followed their noses to find black gunk seeping into streams

Three people complained of the black substance that smelled like rotten egg.

Concerts: Aussie tribute group signed for February Sound Shell gig

The city council joins local promoter Hamish Pinkham in a Soundshell promotion.

Sparks cause 10-hour fire battle in east coast forest

Firefighters were tied up for 10 hours dealing with fire in young pines in a forest.

'Calming' water feature starts smoking as firefighters issue warning over cheap electronics

A Hastings man said he woke up to a burning smell and the outlet close to igniting.

Summer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30C

MetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.

Christmas at the Park countdown on as Hastings venue takes shape

Hot weather and large crowds expected for Christmas at the Park in Hastings.

Crash blocking SH29

A crash is blocking SH29.

Murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin park

Police say more people are involved in the alleged murder.

Inspiring futures: Teachers connect with farming leaders in Tairāwhiti

Gisborne teachers tour farms, connecting students with local career options.

Young swim stars named: Athletes set for global stage

Muchirahondo breaks Danyon Loader's 400m IM NZ record by over 4 seconds, smashing titles.

Whānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illness

Locals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.