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Former Wallaby gets his chance in Crusaders shuffle

All the ins and outs ahead of the seventh round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Farmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District

"It's normally good grass out here, but it's just barren," says deer farmer Alf Kinzett.

‘Sloppy’: Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile case

Sue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.

Horror Christchurch rental: Landlord agrees to pay $13k to vulnerable tenants

The rental had a leaking roof and gutters which overflowed into the dining room.

$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact

In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.

‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named

The young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.

Was it 'unliveable'? Landlord speaks out over UK family's Auckland rental complaint

Owner believes the outcome might have been different if he’d defended the hearing himself.

‘Dangerous’: Woman ‘clawed’ self-proclaimed warden during parking clash

Russell Watts was assaulted by Stevee Ormsby after she parked near his house.

'Wounds that won’t heal': Grieving partner confronts driver who killed loving dad

Marty Wood was killed by a truck driver who drove through a stop sign.

Orere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigation

Police officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.

New Zealand's Best Baches: Meet this year's 2025 Bach Of The Year winners

An inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.

Pensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink driving

Now he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.

11 courses on the chopping block under proposed changes to NorthTec

NorthTec says the courses under consultation had low demand for several years.

Phil Gifford: Forget the bomb squad, Crusaders prove rugby should be beautiful

OPINION: There were tight derby matches and a spectacular blow-out.

Sharon Stone claims she was cut from A Simple Favor sequel

'I LOVED being cast and removed from my role unexpectedly for no reason at all. LOVED it.'

‘Battered and bullied’: Ex-council boss ends five-year pool battle with council

Couple reached a confidential agreement days before a Supreme Court hearing.

Wrong way: Tourist wins refund despite crashing rental car minutes after leaving depot

The tourist was seen driving on a roundabout on the wrong side of the road.

Joanna Wane: You’re in for a treat at the best dog cafe in town

OPINION: How Petone has gone to the dogs.