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Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report
Close to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.

American Me eyes comeback win in $20,000 Alexandra Park race
American Me hasn't won since May 2022 but is favoured at Alexandra Park.

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 6: A Museum in a House
Animal skulls, flesh-eating beetles and good honest pessimism: the life and work of Bruce Mahalski. Video / Frank Film

Lake Te Anau mystery: Police ask for help after kayak found floating upside down
Police hope the missing kayaker made it ashore.

Thinking of retiring? Nearly one in two Kiwis still working when they turn 65
Data shows we're joining the workforce earlier and continuing to work later in life.

First XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victory
Palmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.

Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.

Boy racers targeted in small town NZ: Cops 'surprised' 33% of cars stopped were not roadworthy
Only 8 of the 161 vehicles police pulled over had zero faults.

Ten players win almost $33k each in Lotto Second Division – where lucky tickets were sold
Three players shared $1 million in last night's First Division draw.

The big return: Why the Sunday roast is back in fashion
The Sunday roast is becoming a symbol of connection and tradition.

Stream of accusations continue for ex-Marist Brother teacher
'He must realise he’s booked a one-way ticket to hell,' says the latest man to speak out.

60 jobs gone: Ballance boss tells of 'very difficult' announcement
'I really feel for all those impacted by this decision, including their wider families.'

‘The lost boys’: How to stop our young men falling behind at school
A collaboration of boys' schools aims to improve outcomes for young men.

On the Up: South Island charity touch rugby festival champions mental health
The festival is taking place in six cities simultaneously on October 10.

Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.

Super Rugby roundtable: Which team have the most to prove in the playoffs?
NZME's rugby experts answer all the key questions ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs.

School lunch provider sentenced over $800k tax evasion
The Southland woman was sentenced to home detention.

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 5 – Craft Beer Godfather
It all started with 4.5 litres of Porter on a stovetop. Video / Frank Film

Dead teen's father's plea for truth; claims threats hinder justice
Social media campaign launched in bid to find justice for slain 15yo Kaea Karauria.

Opinion: The financial puzzle Super Rugby must solve for survival
The Hurricanes lost $2.1m in two years, seeking $1m from shares.