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Chris Rattue: Highlights from four decades in sports journalism

Chris Rattue relfects on the interviews with sports legends who left a lasting impression.

‘Avoidable’: Coroner finds patient had the means and opportunity to end his life

Shaun Gray died in Palmerston North Hospital's Ward 21 which is 'not fit for purpose'.

Truck rolls on SH1 in North Island, one seriously injured

One person was airlifted in a serious condition.

'It's getting scary now': Drought-hit farmers face harsh winter

'At the end of the day, everyone takes their turn at a bad season - this is ours.'

Police crack down on boy racers, say supporters will face consequences

Police dished out fines and impounded a vehicle in Manawatū over the weekend.

‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be funded

Other patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.

Disgraced car dealer known for sending customers lewd photos owes $620k

Chris Schwartz has a penchant for sending disgruntled customers pictures of excrement.

Young Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm

“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."

Doctor gave student erectile dysfunction meds, told him it was for jetlag

The doctor was discharged without conviction, avoided suspension and kept his name secret.

‘Mild but variable’: Whanganui’s weather outlook for the weekend

Heavier rain and fresh winds are forecast for next week.

Digging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdown

The event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.

‘Unlikely to improve’: Dry outlook for Horizons region

Drought declared in Horizons region; $100,000 support available.

North Mole regeneration project may need extra funding

The project received $876,250 from MBIE's Tourism Infrastructure Fund.

Meet Tanya, the woman who can open a bottle of beer with a 13-tonne excavator

She’ll be one of the first women competing at the National Excavator Operator Competition.

Killer babysitter fearful of leaving prison, admits sabotaging own freedom chances

Tiana Kapea tortured and murdered 10-month-old Jyniah Te Awa.

'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiser

Jessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.

Kiwi shearers chase revenge in Welsh test match

David Buick and Jack Fagan to go head-to-head with Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.

'Iconic': The big plan for one of NZ's oldest rātā trees

A conservation project the size of 88 rugby fields will surround it.