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Sam Carter wins Hawke's Bay Young Grower title
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New self-service petrol station targets Whangārei's high prices
The Porowini Ave U-GO opening Tuesday will be the first outside of Auckland.
State Highway 26/27 roundabout blocked by rolled truck
The road is expected to be partially blocked until 3pm.
Opinion: How Fieldays drives innovation in NZ's farming sector
OPINION: Scientists, researchers and developers frequently get their ideas from farmers.
Disability care workers angry at suspension threat
NZ's largest Māori-based provider of disability care is at war with the PSA union.
NZ's power system well-placed for winter - analyst
Lake levels are close to average, easing fears of a power shortage.
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Aucklanders wake to thunderstorms, 5000 lightning strikes overnight
Residents will be inspecting their properties for damage.
Phil Gifford: The rise of the Blues – a season of resilience and comeback
OPINION: That last-second try in Hamilton sealed the upset of the season.
'Hand-up': Boarding fee boost eases isolation for rural students
Secondary students from remote areas can receive up to $6300 from the Government.
"I don't want to go to a restaurant and have pea foam. I just want the pea."
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'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.
'Maybe they could do the same': Chiefs hopeful of Blues favour
The road to the title runs through Christchurch after the Chiefs lost to the Blues.
Ten players win almost $33k each in Lotto Second Division – where lucky tickets were sold
Three players shared $1 million in last night's First Division draw.
'I've paid the price': Illegal gasfitter claims laws need to change
John Arthur falsely advertised himself as a registered professional.
Where top NZ chefs go for the best winter dining spots
From Sam Low to Simon Levy, NZ’s top foodies and chefs share their favourite winter spots.
Bold Maison Louis resolute in Queensland Derby
Maison Louis clinched the Group 1 Queensland Derby, beating King Of Thunder.
Celebrating Waikato farmer Gordon Stephenson’s legacy
“He believed deeply that you should leave the land in a better state than you found it."
'Filling with smoke': Driver injured in head-on campervan crash
Hazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.
Opinion: Why NZ should ditch yachts and chase cheese
Opinion: Forget the America’s Cup with its handbag-dog energy. The Cheese Cup is NZ's cup.
Search for man continues five months after he disappears on trip north
His car was found burnt out on a Tolley Rd farm in Ngāroma, Waikato.
Swells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hits
There's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.
Supercars showdown: NZ drivers eye Perth glory in tight championship
Ryan Wood aims to turn his speed into points at Perth this weekend.
From dance to light shows: Your guide to an action-packed Auckland weekend
Events in Auckland this weekend range from traditional Māori culture to radical live art.
'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horses
Bex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike enters four in Ellerslie juvenile contest
Pike has Arthur, Ashoka, Boombox and Happy Youmzain in today's race for two-year-olds.
Motorist's road rage caused para-cyclist training for Paralympics to crash
The victim, Eltje Malzbender, was still able to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
Why Trump's battle with Harvard's international students matters
Trump's order aimed to bar new international students and end visas.
'I hope you pay': Grieving whānau face birthday shooting killer
Rawiri Wharerau was fatally shot at his house while hosting a party for his cousin.
'Game changer': Corrections Minister opens Waikeria Prison's new 596-bed facility
The jail's extension spans about 21 hectares and includes 28 new buildings.
Beef tallow spill causes slip hazard over Kaimāī Range
A clean-up crew and sucker truck are on the way to tackle the problem.
Child airlifted after being hit by car in Bay of Plenty
Police were notified of the incident at 8.40am.
Man charged with murder after 30yo woman struck in Hamilton crash
Michael Karekare, 38, was granted bail when he appeared in court this afternoon.
'Things have really fallen into place': Telfer on winning streak
Steve Telfer is optimistic about his horses' chances at Alexandra Park tonight.