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Waimate homicide: Fourth person charged with Anaru Moana’s murder
Anaru Moana, was last seen on December 20, 2021. Four people are charged with his murder.
Can red meat recover its glorious past?
OPINION: New Zealand could tap into a hungry market – after all, the world loves meat.
‘We make it work’: Inside the lives of a professional sports couple
The couple manage a long-distance relationship while both playing pro rugby.
National flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?
The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.
Man who raped woman beside her sleeping child appeals sentence on ‘character’ grounds
Gabriel Apolonio's lawyer said he deserved a shorter jail term due to 'good character'.
Death after single vehicle crash north of Timaru
The crash, believed to have occurred overnight, was discovered at midday.
Eight hospitalised after gas leak at Timaru factory
The ammonia leak occurred at a factory in Washdyke after 9.30pm.
Society Insider: How Sally Ridge’s 21yo son struck supermarket mega-deal; billionaire Jillian Friedlander on beating cancer
Plus, Queenstown's new luxury car show, and the $8 million Ferrari set to be on show.
‘A lot of reminiscing’: Iconic choir’s final reunion in Tauranga
The choir performed for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in Wellington.
Matamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hope
Stephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action.
Pretty with a purpose: How sunflowers are helping bring back the goodness to cyclone-hit soils
The crop will never be harvested, but it serves a very important purpose.
Honda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike round
Mitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.
Why you should talk to your parents about wills and funerals
Putting crucial conversations off does not stop the inevitable from happening.
Winning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racing
The Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.
How Savaglee’s performance could redefine his racing career
Savaglee's draw, barrier four, gives him an advantage to stay close to the leaders.
Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.
Wetlands monitored near Otago Avian botulism outbreak
The majority of the dead birds collected in Otago were paradise shelduck.
‘Absolutely devastating’: Promising young rugby player killed in crash before Christmas
The 18-year-old has been described as a wonderful person who everyone loved.
Best of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.
Lost legacy: Alliance Plant closure hits founding families hard
The Alliance processing plant axed 600 jobs last month, closing after 139 years.
DoorDash app launches in Taupō, Cambridge and Te Awamutu
DoorDash launches in Taupō, Timaru, Cambridge and Te Awamutu, among other stores.
South African triple murderer Lauren Dickason served with deportation order
The South African-national will be deported at the completion of her sentence.
Hundreds of jobs to go as Timaru meatworks closure confirmed
Alliance has closed its Smithfield plant, and Australian recruiters are already in town.
North v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.
Rare mudfish found on farm near Timaru
The DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.
Explained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closure
About 600 people could lose their jobs.