Person dies in quad bike accident
Emergency services called to the scene at about 5.40pm today.
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Te Kauwhata man Bob Moorfield, 107, still lives an independent life.
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clash
Errors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka
Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.
Rugby: NZ Marist defeat NZ Heartland XV in Te Aroha
First victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.
North Otago too strong in Meads Cup
Home town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.
Fonterra called out on threat to close factories
Strong buyer interest in Fonterra factories claimed if it can't compete for milk.
Record fine: Headaches and vomiting from dairy company smell
Waikato's Open Country Dairy's offending on residents was "profound" and "serious".
Catchment approach better for freshwater, farmer says
Government's freshwater proposals will punish low-leaching farmers, Rob Craig says.
Rugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland Championship
North Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.
Surge of complaints over effluent discharges
Waikato Regional Council has been investigating eight complaints.
Wild weather: Schools closed, roads flooded
Heavy rain warnings remain in parts of the North Island, but it will ease to showers.
Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches
Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.
Blair Vining fought tirelessly to fix cancer care in NZ. He just lost his own battle
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Which regions are still beating Auckland?
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.
Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.
Dairy scientist loses bid for retrial in fraud case
Court of Appeal says Trevor Lock would have been wise to plead guilty in SFO case.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board
Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.
Catalyst brilliant in Northland Breeders' Stakes
The Darci Brahma gelding overcame some trouble early to dash clear in the closing stages.
Dairy goat training course trialled in Waikato
Until now training for those in dairy goat industry has been modelled on bovine industry.
Racing: Lucyinrio springs minor upset at Ruakaka
The upset was one of many talking points from Saturday's raceday.
'Shock to the system' as temperatures set to drop
"Changeable" spring weather brings sun, rain, hot and cold all in one week.
Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder
Robbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag
How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Future-proof fence posts - made with milk bottles
Millions of plastic milk bottles are going back to farms to keep cows in the paddocks.
Rose breeder Sam McGredy dies
Sam McGredy was an icon of roses in New Zealand and around the world.
Prem babies at Whangārei Hospital to get test results faster
Donation sees a time-saving device bought for prem babies at Whangārei Hospital.
Village residents fight plans for Spark cell tower
Pirongia locals at odds over plans for cell tower in village.
Exotic timber milling day at Bulls
Exotic timber species came under the spotlight at a milling demonstration in Bulls
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