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'Not just a job': GP honoured for 'lifelong commitment' to rural health

Dr Jo Scott-Jones has had an 'incredibly satisfying working life' based at Ōpōtiki.

Woman mistakenly declined benefit as carer for son with celiac disease and diabetes

The ministry did not consider medical advice for the boy's life-threatening condition.

Nathan Limm: Five things we learned from ANZ Premiership's opening round

Nathan Limm believes the Stars are early title favourites.

New Wellington water entity defends 'generous' hike in salaries

Board members at Tiaki Wai are set to earn twice as much as their predecessors.

At least six cars damaged in morning crash, Wellington

Tow trucks had removed the vehicles but motorists still faced long delays.

A family asked to adopt a rescued dog three times. But council put it down anyway

'I feel deeply sad that she wasn’t given a chance.'

The brewers, bakers, roasters and picklers of the Kāpiti Coast

Nine small-batch-obsessed producers worth seeking out on your next visit.

Brothers-in-law mark 20 years of attending Supercars together

Sunday’s racing was cancelled as Cyclone Vaianu closed in on Taupō.

'More great news': First home buyers staying ahead as ‘mum and dad’ investors return

Mortgaged investors are also coming back into the market.