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Kiwi siblings hope injection can save them from rare disease that killed brother

Their older brother Antonn Peach died at 42 from the condition.

'Journeying with them': How dairy farmer Matt's giving back

A Dairy Industry Award winner is helping encourage others to enter the awards.

Smart 3YO following in footsteps of star performer

Sought After posted two wins and a placing in six races for O'Sullivan and Scott.

Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats

The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.

Boutique Kiwi travel operator acquires Aussie rival

Beyond the Blue owner Steve Pleciak said the move was an opportunity to grow in Australia.

Auckland architecture awards shortlist out: 56 projects named

Toilets, houses, additions and alterations, interiors, apartments, new schools on list.

Would Jesus vote for Act? Church leaders respond

David Seymour may be joking but he's still missing the point, say Christian leaders.

Judge Ema Aitken awaits her fate after incident at exclusive Auckland club

Judge Aitken awaits her fate after a judicial review into the decision to investigate her.

Prisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike - lawyer claims

A guard involved in the altercation has been stood down pending investigation.

‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurant

Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.

Hundreds turn out for festival despite strong winds grounding balloons

The Balloons over Waikato Festival kicked off today.

‘Massive problem’: Man five times over limit drank bottle of vodka then ‘went for a drive’

The 35-year-old had been sentenced just months earlier for the same thing.

Superbike champs wrap up season with 'remarkable' number of firsts

The four-round competition came to a close in Taupō on Sunday.

Copper network outage hits 117 customers in Western Bay of Plenty

Chorus's copper network is down in parts of Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga.

Police seek man in relation to Ōtorohanga burglaries

Police believed he had information that could assist with inquiries.

‘Repugnant to justice’: Judge says jail only option for serial shoplifter

Kenneth Waaka didn't want media to take his photo because he was embarrassed.

Public warned not to approach wanted man

Police seek Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, with a warrant for arrest.

'It's getting scary now': Drought-hit farmers face harsh winter

'At the end of the day, everyone takes their turn at a bad season - this is ours.'