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Former Fieldays CEO made Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Peter Nation has contributed to the rural sector since the 1980s.

'I'm not deserving': Radio veteran, voice of motorsport honoured
Brian Kelly's contributions behind the mic over 55 years in radio have been recognised.

Top-tier: Peter Carty honoured for services to flyfishing
'When the world seems to be against you, flyfishing can bring you back to reality.'
Car news and advice


CATL’s electrolyte breakthrough could double battery life, shake up EV future
The company's new battery prototype has incredible energy density and less degradation.

BMW Museum celebrates Italian design icons
The German brand's museum is showcasing the company's best cars from Italian designers.

Bridgestone is NZ’s most trusted tyre brand for the 9th year running
The company has taken the top tyre spot in the Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand survey.
More local news

Pirate outplay impatient Texans
Both teams lacked the necessary patience levels but Pirate's were better.

‘What is there to lose?’ Couple take over one of North Island’s most remote pubs
Five families from the area purchased the pub in 2024 so the community wouldn’t lose it.

In search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from Auckland
Huntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.

‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.

‘High time we had a bylaw’: Freedom camper defecates on grass outside their vehicle
'We don’t want people setting up camp and staying for months at places.'

Claim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problems
A departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.