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On The Up: The 'Heartstopper' with big ambitions in motorsport and acting

Leighton Leevard has big dreams despite living with a rare heart condition.

Super Rugby teams: Key changes highlight semifinal squads

How the teams will line up in the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals.

How Fieldays' Wellbeing Hub became a rural health lifeline

“You name the body part, and chances are someone in the hub is looking after it.”

Truck rolls in Waitomo, one lane closed on SH3

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand heavy rescue crew was dispatched from Hamilton.

'Trapped under a vehicle': Woman critically injured in tow truck mishap

A van crushed a woman in a tow truck incident near Rotorua.

Sheepskin collagen powder makers up for Fieldays award

Tertiary Extracts Ōtautahi creates collagen powder from sheepskins, reducing waste.

Gates open for Fieldays 2025

Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.

How wool could revolutionise sustainable horticulture in NZ

Jacinta Penn won the Innovation Prototype award at Fieldays 2024 for her product.

'Real excited vibe': Fieldays returns amid booming agri-sector

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the sector was pulling the country out of recession.

Taupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery charges

The man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.

First XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victory

Palmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.

Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow

More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.

Gregor Paul: Why NZ rugby's biggest flaw remains unchanged

OPINION: The Crusaders dominated the Reds' scrum, showcasing NZ's rugby basics.

'Stems with a story' to get second chance to brighten NZ homes

Wonky Box will launch flower subscription boxes this month.

Maison Louis shines, adding to legacy of foundation mare Richebourg

Maison Louis is the fourth Group One winner for stallion Super Seth.

‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter

"It was a very proud moment to say the least."

‘I’ve never worked a day’: Radio’s Brian Kelly on 55 years pursuing a childhood dream

'When I was 5, I wanted to be a radio announcer – and I've followed that dream.'

'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theft

The judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.