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Rural news

The Country: Tasman farmer on flooding aftermath
Kevin Freeman, Derek Daniell, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, and Phil Duncan.

Small Kiwi distillery outshines rap legend Snoop Dogg in world gin awards
The competition attracted more than 1300 entries from 47 countries.

Go fishing with Scott Barrett and Kaiwaka Clothing
You and a mate could be part of a fishing trip with Kaiwaka Ambassador, Scott Barrett.
Car news and advice


Goodwood Festival of Speed: see the 15 most important new vehicles on track
Is Goodwood now the 'greatest motor show on Earth'? Might just be.

Toyota’s new hydrogen rally car howls like a hero, pollutes like a saint
The promising new concept was unveiled at the start of Rally Finland.

The ABCs of ADAS: what do all those car safety acronyms mean?
All of acronyms relating to car safety can be quite bewildering; here's what they all mean
OneRoof property news

Villa on Auckland's Medical Mile sells for more than $4m
The vendor bought the property 30 years ago for $800,000.

House with holes in the ceiling could be the cheapest on rich-lister street
Deceased estate goes to auction with $2.35m CV.

Why homeowners are having to wait for another OCR cut
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
More Kapiti news

Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger
The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.

Golfing prodigy among teens picked to represent NZ at junior world cup
The tournament has produced some of the world's most prestigious golfers.

'Feared for her life': Man tried to strangle ex before setting her clothes on fire
A man hit his ex-girlfriend on the head and when she fled upstairs, he burned her clothes.

Watch: Major highway blocked by slip, Auckland flights delayed as intense storm strikes
Motorists are being warned to expect hazardous driving conditions.

'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes
Protests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.

First XV rugby: How Liston turned the tables on powerhouse rivals
Liston College defeated Kelston Boys’ High 21-16 in a stunning upset.

Trampoline shatters windows as 'destructive' winds wreak havoc in Hutt
A woman was at home when she heard a loud bang and glass shattering.

'Take this one seriously': Destructive winds peak in Wellington
WREMO is telling people to stay away from windows and doors.

Society Insider: Former Black Cap's return to India; new power couple; True Bliss star on homophobic abuse
Plus, Nick Mowbray and Liam Lawson team up in California.

'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute
Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.

Why you should choose a nature reserve as your next NZ getaway
Guests can book encounters with native wildlife, including a night-time visit with kiwi.

Meteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidays
This week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.

Inside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf course
Hamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.

'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner
'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.

On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks
'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'