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Brent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.
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Police have launched an investigation after a Wellington homeowner uncovered human remains in their garden. Video / Ethan Manera
Napier Port rejects union claim it is 'selectively suspending' workers
'Disruptive' industrial action under way as higher pay sought for about 185 port workers.
Council working to keep gifted farm free from wastewater
Pain Farm was originally gifted for sports and playground use in 1932.
Seymour defends social media posts amid Cabinet Manual breach claims
David Seymour dismissed criticism of his social media posts as playful fun.
Police suspect foul play in seven-year mystery of missing woman
Police now believe Leonie was likely a victim of foul play, urging public help.
Brief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe gales
Heavy rain watches are being issued.
Power and versatility: All Blacks selection shake-up
Scott Robertson's second year sparks a notable selection shake-up for the All Blacks.
Editorial: Super Rugby Pacific has turned around – and fast
OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific's changes have sped up the game and made it a better watch.
‘Bit of an overkill’: $2.3m toilets with light show that twinkles while you tinkle
The public toilet block turns into a rainbow 'light show' at night.
Wellingtonians now pay far than most Kiwis for insurance
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Treasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says
'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'
$2.3 million cost of Wellington CBD toilets raise eyebrows
The new public toilet features rainbow lighting and a ribbed timber facade. Video / Ethan Manera
'Over the moon': Taplin's first win with father watching
Jack Taplin rode his first winner aboard Pacifico at Tauranga on Saturday.
'Peculiar way': Murder victim had $50,000 cash hidden in her freezer
Julia DeLuney is on trial for allegedly killing her mother, Helen Gregory, 79, in 2024.
'Enormous harm': Police bust major drug syndicate in Wellington
Police seized 23kg of meth and more than 1000 MDMA pills in Wellington.
Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest
Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.
Wellington woman denies murder of elderly mum
Julia DeLuney is on trial in the High Court at Wellington for the murder of her 79-year-old mother Helen Gregory in her Khandallah home. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ First drafting bill to require only one Ngāpuhi settlement
Bill comes amid Govt refusing to agree to settlements that dispute Crown sovereignty.
Daughter denies violently killing elderly mum, staging scene to look like a fall
The Crown says the former school teacher was facing financial difficulties at the time.
Wellington commuters face delays after motorway crash
The crash was blocking a lane where two main motorways meet heading into the capital.
Editorial: How society's views on homelessness miss the mark
OPINION: An estimated 112,496 people were homeless in the 2023 Census.
ACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court ruling
Advocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.
'More powerful than penalties': New ombudsman's vision for change
The new Ombudsman has been in his role for just 12 weeks.
37 players split Lotto Second Division win – where the tickets were sold
The locations have been revealed.
Crowds of up to 15,000 at Matariki fires on Hawke's Bay beaches
'The twinkling fires dotted north and south as far as Te Awanga was magical.'
'Deeply concerning': Man pulls knife on woman on Wellington street, police appeal for help
The victim was uninjured and ran for help to a nearby house to phone police.
Are you paying too much for parking?
Research shows parking costs in urban areas differ greatly across the country.
New All Blacks squad: The four rookies who could get call-up
As many as four rookies could force their way into Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad.
Survivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic leg
He lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.
'I don't believe it': Sleeping store owner woken by late-night call on $15m Lotto win
Find out where the winning tickets were sold and last night's numbers.
Police seek man after 'deeply concerning' attack on popular Porirua trail
The woman was shaken by the incident.
Exclusive: Claims NZR tried to discourage Ardie Savea joining Moana Pasifika
Investigation reveals financial hurdles and resistance the star overcame to lead Moana.