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Bosson in right head space and weight range for racing return
NZ's champion jockey is coming back to race riding to strengthen the booming local ranks.

Veteran fire investigator retires after 30 years and 973 cases
He began as a decorated radio host before shifting to fire safety and investigation.

'Please do not do it': Man inflicted intense pain on woman during violation
Judge Tompkins said Michael Mead, 64, posed a 'very high risk' in the future.

'Couldn't even walk': Hospo staff foil legless drunk driver who blew six times legal limit
Police are praising quick-thinking staff who hatched a plan to stop the man driving off.

Surge in new vehicle sales: Industry insiders explain three factors behind spike
Tesla and BYD fight it out in a resurgent EV market.

'Social dysfunction at its worst': Two people sentenced over Rotorua teen prostitution ring
Judge says Clayton Fox was by far the most culpable in teen prostitution ring.

'Shaken' ordeal: Bar worker confronted with gun in Hamilton robbery
The suspects fled in a stolen Toyota Surf, later found in Te Awamutu.

'A f****** ugly mess': Gang boss' text after fatal hotbox attack on mate of 20 years
Tribesmen Aotearoa president Conway Rapana says he didn't want Mark Hohua to die that day.

Flooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recorded
All heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible.

'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station
'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter

NZ no longer in a state of 'peak tractor'
New tractor registrations fell 17% to 1925, the lowest since mid-2001.

'World-leading': New 250-student private school planned for central Auckland
Classes will have a maximum of 25 students and initially cater for Year 0-10 pupils.

'He's been good': Wilson's vision for Jerricoop taking shape
English rider Joshua Parker will continue his partnership with Jerricoop.

Enraged 'mistress' kills innocent motorist while chasing man's wife over family photo
Widow: 'You took a man out of this world whose heart was all about making a difference.'

Two sisters started a club rugby team to honour their late parents - and won the title
On The Up: 'We just hugged and cried and knew our parents would be proud.'

Trainer John Bell optimistic as Cleese resumes at Arawa Park
The gelding returns to racing at Arawa Park on Wednesday after a nine-month break.

Atmospheric river to swamp parts of northern NZ, flood-hit South Island braces for fresh deluge
Soldiers and Fire and Emergency rapid response teams are being sent to Tasman to help.

NZ Super Fund-backed Kaingaroa Timberlands expands with Waikato land purchase
Kaingaroa Timberlands has bought 9200ha of forestry land in South Waikato.

'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plant
Genesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.

French injury worries mount ahead of first test
Injury issues add to Fabien Galthie’s selection problems

Waikato breeder's $1k mare turns first foal into stakes winner
Simon Lawson bought Mohegan Star for $1100 on Gavelhouse.