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Woman died with her dog in her arms
Death was accidental - although deliberately taken - overdose.

Local Focus: Dairy farmers take supreme environment award
Sustainability equals longevity for Dannevirke dairy farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Kaierau's young guns need to step up
Also, emotional day in Waverley with Jake Alabaster Shield on the line for the first time

Local Focus: New JP offers help in Malayalam
Malayalam is spoken by 38 million people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ten of the worst storms to hit New Zealand
Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow

Half-way mark: 'It's bloody tough'
Horowhenua mayor talks about the past, future and change. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Phoebe, 15, taking on the champs
A girl and her dog are in the hunt. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Groups honoured in NZ Search and Rescue awards
Rescuers dedicated their time to saving unconscious and delirious patients from danger.

Huntley win fourth straight CD tournament
School's 1st XI qualified for nationals in Christchurch this December.

Cricket: Wellington Fateh win Whanganui's IPL
Winners and runnersup from the inaugural tournament swap positions as Victoria Park.

Letters: Prisoner rehabilitation: A health issue or a social issue
Your say: Prisoner rehabilitation; farming v cycling; free speech; Queens park re-naming

Speedway finale promises fireworks
Final trophies to be decided as the skyrockets take flight.

Have your say: In the dark about cosmic karma
Readers have their say on the cosmos; velodrome; nuke-free Denmark and the Russian scourge

Battle of Spriggens Park renewed for 2018
Marist to receive first true test in Grand Hotel Challenge Shield challenge to Pirates

Harete Hipango: Passage of law frustrating when good ideas are dismissed
Applying the law as a lawyer was less complicated than attempts to shape and make the law

Your view: Readers get it off their chest
Readers have their say on city apartments; Obama's visit; regional rates; and Maori Party

Frank Gibson: Taming climate change not cheap
Jim Jones has some innovative ideas for combating climate change and greenhouse gases

Bird strike forces plane to divert to Palm Nth
Plane repaired in Palmerston North, arrives Auckland two hours late.

Seven groups appeal against mining consents
High Court appeal against consents taking place in Wellington April 16-19.

Flood-zone homeowners told to sell, raise or move
Owners of flood-prone properties may get help to sell, move or raise them - if they want.

Girl power with V8 grunt at the 4x4 Stampede National Final
Lois Smith and Renee Harrison proving the big truck motor sport is not just for the lads.

New premises for Ignition Motor Group
Ignition Motor Group has moved to new premises in St Hill Street.

Coroner finds man stepped into path of oncoming truck
Man killed by truck has mistimed approach to hitch a lift, says coroner.

Last Air NZ flight from Kapiti Airport leaves tomorrow
Otaki MP Nathan Guy said Kapiti commuters felt let down by Air New Zealand.

Jigsaw Whanganui put the pieces together
Programme facilitator Nicki Rees attended The Incredible Years Kaupapa Māori Programme.