When your car becomes your coffin
The farmer was found dead in the vehicle he’d complained had trapped him inside.
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Pine pollen discovery nothing to sneeze at
Scion scientists have identified a unique microbiome associated with pine pollen.
Mako beat Magpies: Tasman end Hawke's Bay's Ranfurly Shield tenure
Hawke's Bay fell at their fifth defence of the Log o' Wood in 2024.
‘People shouldn’t have to put up with this s***’: Mayor takes aim at gangs after shooting
Police urge residents to report violence immediately after early morning incident.
Canterbury farm workers turn out to be Colombia-linked cocaine smugglers
Criminal group imported, or tried to import, $100m of drugs.
'Would be playing with his cousins': Family files complaint against police after alleged murder of 8-year-old
Police also notified the IPCA the alleged killer was trespassed on the day of the murder.
Will wars: Daughter claims she should get twice as much as her siblings
The daughter argued she'd done more to care for her parents than her eight siblings.
Opinion: Crocetti heads stellar line-up for the Tarzino Trophy
The feature race on first day attracts the cream of the weight-for-age gallopers.
Financial goals and benchmarks crucial
OPINION: When it comes to retirement planning, the variables are numerous.
Lalla, 93, is now a 'townie' after a lifetime on the land
Lalla Loeffen remains a country girl at heart even though she's officially a 'townie' now.
The 'cross-pollination' of Sarjeant's opening season
'Let’s change the type of thinking around what a gallery can be.'
'An old-school MP': Peter Gresham remembered
'You would struggle to find anyone with a bad word to say about him.'
Environmentalists and farmers question Govt proposals on forestry rules
Forestry Minister cites 'unworkable regulatory burden' as a reason for proposed changes.
Bird flu eradication unlikely if virus arrives in NZ, MPI says
MPI says it is focused on mitigating the impact of any H5N1 outbreak.
Northland no longer meth capital of NZ, testing reveals
Usage levels have changed across NZ policing districts, and cocaine use was up nationwide.
'Like a drug withdrawal': Kiwis addicted to a common skin cream
Topical steroid addiction is still not widely recognised - but some say they have it.
Council to control Sarjeant cafe
Cafe profits could 'start chipping away' at gallery operating costs, but there is a risk.
Parsley, sage, rosemary or thyme? How to choose herbs
OPINION: Kem Ormond has some sage advice about herb choices.
Tairāwhiti councillors divided on freshwater planning
Gisborne councillors ponder whether to wait for national guidance on freshwater planning.
Black Power v Mob: How a once promising sports star got caught up in gang shooting
Judge: 'You accept this was a bad mistake and you’re not going to do this again.'
LeaderBrand chief executive Richard Burke leaving role at end of year
New leadership at horticultural business next year as McPhail brothers take over.
Joint project improves awa health
Jess Terekia inspires future kaitiaki at a public talk during Conservation Week.
'Screaming': Three students suffer burns after hose bursts on school bus
Two of the Bethlehem College students missed camp due to the severity of their injuries.
'Seismic shift' in average age of population raises questions
Thames-Coromandel's ageing population highlights what's in store for the rest of NZ.
Shot fired towards house in Wairoa, police investigating
Police say they are thankful no one was injured after what witnesses say was a shooting.
Aunty of driver blames police for lack of action before dog walker killed on SH23
Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.
'What a waste of my life': Gang member says he's ready to change after kidnapping mate
Tane Milne wants to be a role model and show 'the young fullas this ain’t the life'.
Far North council sticks with Māori ward, but challenges polling requirement
The Far North District Council is the last of 45 to decide on its Māori ward.
'Eyesore": Graffiti attacks triple - costing ratepayers $100k
'Our public spaces are meant for everyone to enjoy, and vandalism ... ruins this.'
'Smells revolting': What it's like in a burnt-out house
'This is a rare chance to walk through a fire-damaged home.'
Person injured after being trapped in machinery at Waikato animal feed plant
One ambulance crew responded and treated a patient with minor injuries at the scene.
Pure Tūroa celebrates ‘electric’ first season
Major change has already been made to the ski field, with new events planned for summer.
'I can’t get my head around it': Brother questions mysterious circumstances around death
Cranston, 43, died when he was struck by a vehicle while walking his dog in Raglan.