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Kiwi sets world shearing record in historic South Africa feat

Copp and Tienie du Plessis tallied 970 at Teebus Waters, near Steynsburg.

'Great news': Tauriko road plan to boost jobs and growth

The NZTA Board has endorsed the Tauriko West Road investment case in the Bay of Plenty.

Former mayor claims accounting error for company bill payments

Aldo Miccio says $32,000 has been repaid.

Gregor Paul: Blues are not out of the Super Rugby race yet

OPINION: Why it's too soon to count out the reigning champions.

'Wrap up warm': Frosty conditions forecast for Anzac morning

Small showers are also forecast for parts of the country for the next few days.

Letters: Legal aid plays vital role in ensuring justice

OPINION: I'm proud we have a system enabling those who have no money to test legal issues.

Richard Prebble: Why NZ's trade with Brazil remains limited

OPINION: Navigating Brazil's complex market for New Zealand businesses.

'Cut deep': Kiwi religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis

Reverend Frank Ritchie admired his commitment to peace and support for the marginalised.

Interislander ferry sailings cancelled after electrical fault

Affected passengers are being moved to the next available sailings.

On The Up: Duo turning harakeke waste into carbon-fibre alternative

Ben and William started the project while at university, turning into a global opportunity

Woman and dog rescued from cliff ledge after three-hour ordeal

She and the dog were safe on a ledge but couldn't climb back up.

Weather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issued

A severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island.

'Urgent international co-operation': Crime rings threaten integrity of NZ sport

The Sport Integrity Commission has sought advice from Interpol on organised crime.

Canterbury cocaine ring: Smuggler believes he 'should be treated more leniently' than meth importers

The criminal group of Colombian and Argentinian dairy workers operated for four years.

Man who 'vanished' at Auckland Airport still missing, family holding out hope

He cleared security but never boarded the plane to Christchurch.

Auckland back under severe thunderstorm watch; homes without power for four days

Vector says some power outages remain due to 'significant damage'.

Dog uplift goes awry as man tasered after thrusting flounder spear at police

He became agitated at the dog being taken and was highly abusive to SPCA staff and police.

Honouring Anzac: Key events and traditions for April 25

Where and how to commemorate Anzac Day this year.