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Dave McErlean late try hero in Horowhenua-Kāpiti club rugby win

The 37-year-old farmer scored a late try in the 2019 championship win.

Dave Mollard: Farewell Judith 'if it is about us, let’s make a fuss' Lacy

OPINION: Her words have been our voice in the community.

Nuclear test witness to receive medal

'He could see his skeleton through his fingers, even with his eyes closed.'

Teanau Tuiono: Engineered stone must be banned

OPINION: New Zealand needs to emulate Australia’s groundbreaking decision.

Judith Lacy: Maysie reveals the editor's most embarrassing moments

OPINION: I’ve accepted a lifetime’s supply of Temptations to hide the photos.

Palmy's public clock cannot be relied on for the time

Rangitāne view the clock as a symbol of rangatira Kerei Te Panau.

Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter

Pack your winter gear for Ruapehu.

Whanganui rugby: Kaierau, Border book final showdown

Discipline proved a major issue for injury-riddled Taihape, with five players sin-binned.

Rob Rattenbury: How Covid changed our lives

OPINION: Some businesses are still struggling to return to normal trading figures.

Injured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000

The bull sale has given the Thomson family an extra financial boost during a tough time.

House prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisions

May-laise: A soggy month for many in the housing market.

Swing voters change governments – Rob Rattenbury

OPINION: Most of us are selfish voters.

Club rugby: Rātana semifinal dream alive

How's your club looking as finals footy looms?

Club rugby: Taihape win sends Marton out of playoff contention

The visitors got off to a fast start.

100-year-old milk powder found at Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica hut

How did New Zealand-made milk powder end up with Shackelton in the first place?

Manawatū restarts Miriam's heart

Miriam Sharland says New Zealanders tend to underestimate Manawatū's beauty.

Fatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call

“Although made in good faith, we think that decision was an error in judgement"

Wastewater treatment budget increased at 11th hour

Mayor Grant Smith said a lower budget would destroy relationships and rip up $5m of work.