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Super Rugby teams: Key changes highlight semifinal squads
How the teams will line up in the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals.
How Fieldays' Wellbeing Hub became a rural health lifeline
“You name the body part, and chances are someone in the hub is looking after it.”
Truck rolls in Waitomo, one lane closed on SH3
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand heavy rescue crew was dispatched from Hamilton.
'Trapped under a vehicle': Woman critically injured in tow truck mishap
A van crushed a woman in a tow truck incident near Rotorua.
Sheepskin collagen powder makers up for Fieldays award
Tertiary Extracts Ōtautahi creates collagen powder from sheepskins, reducing waste.
Gates open for Fieldays 2025
Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.
How wool could revolutionise sustainable horticulture in NZ
Jacinta Penn won the Innovation Prototype award at Fieldays 2024 for her product.
'Real excited vibe': Fieldays returns amid booming agri-sector
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the sector was pulling the country out of recession.
Vandals remove third chicane as Tamahere road safety row intensifies
Residents complained the chicanes were dangerous and installed without consultation.
'Pro-family initiative': Trump's $1700 investment accounts for kids
Critics argue it benefits the affluent, amid planned cuts to essential social services.
Shoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’
'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.
'Expect delays': Traffic backed up after incident leaves person critical
One lane remains open, but motorists should expect delays.
ASB offers $150,000 interest-free loans for farm solar systems
Farmers could expect to get payback from as early as the sixth year of generation.
Man admits New Year's Day murder of baby, violent attack on two others
The infant was killed at a home in Hamilton on January 1 this year.
First XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victory
Palmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.
Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow
More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.
Gregor Paul: Why NZ rugby's biggest flaw remains unchanged
OPINION: The Crusaders dominated the Reds' scrum, showcasing NZ's rugby basics.
Maison Louis shines, adding to legacy of foundation mare Richebourg
Maison Louis is the fourth Group One winner for stallion Super Seth.
'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theft
The judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.
New self-service petrol station targets Whangārei's high prices
The Porowini Ave U-GO opening Tuesday will be the first outside of Auckland.
Opinion: How Fieldays drives innovation in NZ's farming sector
OPINION: Scientists, researchers and developers frequently get their ideas from farmers.
NZ's power system well-placed for winter - analyst
Lake levels are close to average, easing fears of a power shortage.
JetStar launches sale on more than 55,000 domestic, international flights
Discounts are available on the soon to be established Hamilton to Sydney route.
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.
'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.
Cancer-stricken Blues forward cheers team to victory from hospital bed
Cameron Suafoa watched the Blues beat the Chiefs from his hospital bed.
Bold Maison Louis resolute in Queensland Derby
Maison Louis clinched the Group 1 Queensland Derby, beating King Of Thunder.
Blues stay alive with last-gasp win over Chiefs
Josh Beehre stretched out after the hooter to book the Blues' ticket to the semifinals.
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.
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.
Man charged with murder after 30yo woman struck in Hamilton crash
Michael Karekare, 38, was granted bail when he appeared in court this afternoon.