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Paving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leather

Fieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.

New Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird flu

In October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.

900km mission: 15-year-old's long ride to Parliament to support Māori wards

Jack, 15, will ride from Whakatāne to Wellington, starting on June 28.

Why exploring NZ's rich Māori heritage is a must-do

OPINION: Visit Waipoua Forest at night with a Māori guide for a spiritual experience.

'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki

Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.

Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages

King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.

'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flight

Hamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.

Hamilton devastated after hitting groundhog in Canada F1 race

Sir Lewis Hamilton was upset after accidentally hitting a groundhog.

Rising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid Inquiry

Economists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.

Pier picks up Stradbroke consolation

Pier ventured across the Tasman as the winner of four races in New Zealand.

Major emergency response under way after Paeroa crash leaves one critical and one badly hurt

'There are a number of people down a bank from a vehicle.'

'Weather won't help': Challenges face Mercurial at Te Rapa

Rainy conditions could challenge Mercurial, who struggles on heavy tracks.

Editorial: Residents have every right to be upset over cell towers

OPINION: Who wants a giant, ugly, industrial-looking pole near their home?

Patients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have given

Private ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs.

'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest

Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.

'One fatality', three injured in Te Aroha crash

Diversions are in place as police attend the scene of a two-car accident.

Young Farmers visit Fieldays as they gear up for grand final

A couple of top Young Farmers popped in to talk to The Country's Jamie Mackay too.

'I'm not doing this': Ardern reflects on life captured on film

The life of NZ's former Prime Minister, who is a leader, a mother, and a wife.