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Craggy Range's James Sutcliffe named top young viticulturist
Sutcliffe will compete in the national final in Waipara on August 27.

Editorial: Local government reform could mean reshaping, not ditching, regional councils
OPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?

NZ shearers prepare for Scotland's toughest sheep
Toa Henderson and Jack Fagan will tackle blackface sheep at the Lochearnhead Shears.

Reverse sabbatical: Hurricanes sign Japanese player
Japan lock scored against the All Blacks in 2022.

Council working to keep gifted farm free from wastewater
Pain Farm was originally gifted for sports and playground use in 1932.

Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest
Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.

How traditional Māori farming methods boost modern agriculture
Matariki hākari is the time to celebrate the kai that comes from the land of Kiwi farms.

Building blocks: 59% of construction firms face work order concerns
Economic pressures are the biggest concern for construction sector leaders: BDO report.

Hansells owes $10m to staff, ANZ, IRD and company linked to the Hart family
Company linked to Graeme Hart bought company after it went into receivership.

Sunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for Matariki
One South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.

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.

Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report
Close to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.

On The Up: Jacinda Ardern's inspirational message to Kiwi athlete breaking water polo barriers
Violette Perry balanced rigorous academics and sports at Yale.

'Delighted': Missing US aviation student found in Palmerston North
His last communication with his family had been on June 5.

First XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victory
Palmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.

‘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.'

Phil Gifford: Why Stu Wilson remains a unique All Blacks legend
He famously blew air kisses at Wallaby David Campese in 1982.

'World-class': Tributes flow for All Blacks captain Stu Wilson
Stu Wilson is regarded as one of New Zealand's best wingers, featuring in 34 tests.

Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.

Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.

School's shearing and woolhandling contest a hit
The school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.