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From dairy to gold: How the Dyers built a kiwifruit dynasty

'If you are not constantly adapting to change, you’re going backwards.'

NZ avocado industry battles tough season ahead

Spring storms wiped out up to 80% of crops for some Bay of Plenty growers.

The Warehouse CEO Mark Stirton walks through his planned changes

The Warehouse CEO Mark Stirton takes Business Reporter Tom Raynel on a tour through its Sylvia Park store to explain his thinking.

Esk Valley resident pleads for automated river warning system at Cyclone Gabrielle inquest

Daniel Gale says lives remain at risk without river alert trigger levels.

Head Hunter admits burying teen's body; denies luring him to double-cross execution

A digger was used to conceal Jayden Mamfredos' body 3m underground.

Cop under fire in 'cover-up' put under investigation just before official retirement

An independent King’s Counsel has been appointed to carry out the probe.

White Island plume rises 3km above sea level, visible from mainland

Residents on the Bay of Plenty coast may smell sulphur odours, GeoNet says.

Wellington council halts contract talks as Golden Mile plans come in over budget

The transport corridor project's $139m budget has blown out by $15m–$25m.

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | Bank sector dominated by main four and Kiwis fear AI privacy breach

NZ Herald Afternoon Update | New education boss says sector can do better, bank sector still dominated by main four, and Kiwis fear AI privacy breaches.

Jevon McSkimming: Department of Internal Affairs says interference with Police Minister’s emails was inappropriate

'It is not appropriate for departments to withhold information from ministerial staff.'

'Setbacks we can do without': Napier boutique store burgled overnight

Police say the break-in occurred about 3.20am, with cabinets smashed and stock stolen.

Schools, preschools close after sand recalled over asbestos fears

Seven schools and early learning centres have closed over possible exposure.

'Significant' lake weed dump could mean 10-day clean-up, $50k bill

Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Rotorua Lakes Council are leading the clean-up.

Afternoon quiz: What is a group of hippos commonly called?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

The Country: The PM at the Canterbury Show

Christopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, R Loe, C Brandolino, K Acland, S Duncan, G Dodson.

From 'bling' to legacy: Council treasure connects generations of chairmen and chairwomen

The pendant was crafted in 1999 from tanekaha wood and Haast jade.