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Chronicle puts the 'H' in Whanganui

'One letter may seem small, it marks an incredibly important change.'

Lotto winner's shock: 'Don't be silly - I never win anything like that'

Central Hawke's Bay Lotto winner - "it still doesn't feel real".

From tinny houses to Kiwi Pinup queen

Kiri Hollie Marshall, Miss October Diamond, has been selected for the top 10.

Oi chick creates milestone on island

First oi/grey-faced petrel chick hatches on Matakohe-Limestone Island on Father's Day.

Home for ex-prisoners offers hope

First of its kind prison home launches in Tauranga to break cycles of reoffending.

Shake and drink: Maori superfoods firm footing smoothie advances

South Taranaki iwi-owned enterprise Kaitahi is tapping into the superfoods market.

Gowns on display for Winter Wonderfest

Winter Wonderfest winds up this weekend with bridal gowns, wellbeing and yoghurt making.

$10m to help iwi that was on 'verge of extinction'

The money will allow the school to build a new property and become established.

Airline saves bride's day ahead of wedding

One celebration becomes two as airline flies to the rescue.

Port of Tauranga profit beats forecasts

Port of Tauranga profit beats expectations on back of hub port strategy.

Auckland innovator rewrites medical playbook

Never let the fax get in the way of a good innovation for the medical industry.

'Bloody great New Zealander': Man's generous act for struggling Kiwis

'Seeing wonderful acts of kindness for your fellow Kiwis just makes me love NZ even more.'

Rainbow Warrior to visit as Greenpeace celebrates exploration ban

Rainbow Warrior will travel around New Zealand as part of the Oil Free Seas tour.

Small Business: Lingerie retailer educating women

Claire Long, founder of retailer Avokado, talks about running a small business.

Bra-vo: Kiwi flight attendant's aid mission for Fijian women

Virgin Australia is flying in 350kg of bras for Fijian women who can't afford them.

Sisters help mum deliver baby brother at home

Sixteen-year-old Jordana caught her baby brother.

Small Business: Tourism firm funded by German tourists

Chilean expat Felipe Rebolledo talks about how his multi-faceted tourism business.

What a coincidence - six couples celebrate 60 years together

All are living at Summerset retirement village.