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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.

'My heart goes out': Cafe feeds homeless with pay it forward meals
Each week on Koha Monday the cafe offers free meals, funded by a 'pay it forward' system.

Watch: Auckland mum-of-six dies in ED after failing three times to get help
Pamela Rasmussen, 40, died after trying three times to get help at hospital.

Middle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run store
Store manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.

Second Northland Two by Twos member charged with sex offences to stand trial
The 80-year-old faces a number of charges.

Near-collision between drone and Air NZ Airbus approaching Auckland
Not all drone users comply with civil aviation users, says TAIC.

'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fight
Misty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.

Not-guilty plea: Murder accused remanded over Catalya's death
The accused, Drummond Leaf, pleaded not-guilty to murder and assault.

Kaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputy
Craig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.

Snow-like sighting creates a flurry as temperatures plummet
A bitterly cold front moving north delivered temperatures of less than 4C.

New self-service petrol station targets Whangārei's high prices
The Porowini Ave U-GO opening Tuesday will be the first outside of Auckland.

How mRNA technology could revolutionise HIV treatment strategies
New York Times: The technology has helped scientists coax the virus out of hiding.

'Another blow': Shrinkflation creeps into shoppers' baskets
Northland shoppers say the practice is spreading, but they have sympathy for businesses.

What you need to know about the new Manawatū Tararua Highway
Locals got a test drive over the new highway over the southern Ruahine Range.

'I've paid the price': Illegal gasfitter claims laws need to change
John Arthur falsely advertised himself as a registered professional.

The big return: Why the Sunday roast is back in fashion
The Sunday roast is becoming a symbol of connection and tradition.

Thousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every week
Nationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.

Luxury resort trial ends as ex-manager defends actions in court
Belle Mumby is accused of theft, deception and forgery.

Far North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weather
A Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.

'A Swiss army knife': Genesis CEO extols new Huntly battery project
The project will boost the key station's flexibility, says chief executive Malcolm Johns.

The Spring of Water: Māori-owned birthing unit reopens on East Coast after cyclone closure
The new unit, Te Puna Wai, is the only Māori-owned birthing unit.