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Apples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm future

Both projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.

Can strong wool make a comeback? Lisa Portas says yes

“People love wool, but their wallets don’t get bigger because they love it."

'Artificially coloured': Faking show sheep in 1911

If a sheep was not shown in its natural colour "it was not worthy of being shown at all".

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 3 - 9

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farm

"Agriculture is far from being a sunset industry".

How a Māori lens is reshaping sustainable architecture at Ōtaki campus

Ninety-nine percent of construction materials are sustainably sourced.

Where’s Sara’s remains? What ‘dying ex-crim’ said about cold case

The killer in the cold case never revealed the location of his girlfriend's body.

Abuse survivor: My ACC counsellor answered my sex work ad

'I cried so hard, this is a man I fully trusted.'

Ryan Peake’s journey from Rebels biker gang and prison to NZ Open champion

Golf champ and ex-Rebel bikie says troubled past has shaped him into the man he is today.

Motorcyclist dies following crash in Dairy Flat, Auckland

The rider of the motorcycle died at the scene.

Protesters clash with Wellington Pride parade as police step in

Mayor Tory Whanau praised the quick response, saying many didn't notice the protest.

Kāinga Ora tenant refused to leave: High Court eviction fight cost $32k

The housing provider wanted to make the property available for a family.

Christmas rampage: Teen stabbed liquor store employee with broken bottle, then attacked guards

The neurodiverse teen twice ditched his electronic ankle monitor during the spree.

‘Stitching together our communities’: Auckland’s Pasifika Festival in full swing

Event returns to Western Springs Park to celebrate the best of Pacific culture.

‘They’ve destroyed him’: Family allege police assaulted man who died after being tasered

Faasala Samu (Sam) Matue died after being tasered and pepper sprayed by police.

‘So frightening’: Kiwi’s scary night as wild weather struck; fears of looting at evacuated homes

Wind 'sounded like a jumbo jet going over the roof of our house', Kiwi in Queensland says.

‘Should I do it’: Teen’s chilling threat as he held knife over cot during call to baby's mum

The 19-year-old's actions scared the mother who called police.

Missing for nearly three months: Have you seen Joshua?

54-year-old Joshua has been missing since December 11.