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The Country: Cameron Bagrie on tomorrow's OCR call
Cameron Bagrie, Farmer Tom Martin, Sirma Karapeeva, Jo Luxton, and John McOviney.

South Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks
It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday.

End of an era: Kinleith workers mark closure
Workers gathered in Tokoroa after a chapter of 71 years closed on June 30.
Car news and advice


Porsche Cayenne Electric prototype sets new hillclimb record (oh, and Richard Hammond uses it to tow)
No, we don't know when the Cayenne EV will be launched. Yes, we do know it's fast/tough.

MG announces new models and a ‘hybrid first’ change up
MG Motor NZ has switched its focus to hybrids, with a big range MG HS PHEV on the way.

New Land Rover Defender Octa Black joins Oasis on world tour
Thirty exterior elements are finshed in the deepest black.
More local news

'Each one had their own story': Author explores WWII experiences
'Don’t know what you don’t know until you go digging': Dannevirke man's historic journey.

Surprise game for Super Rugby star in Napier game
Five games of Premier rugby saw 411 points, including 63 tries.

Dozens of earthquake-prone buildings on Dannevirke’s main street given extension
Almost 40 buildings on the township's main street require earthquake strengthening.

Mayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health care
Over 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.

'Iconic': The big plan for one of NZ's oldest rātā trees
A conservation project the size of 88 rugby fields will surround it.

Stories of heroism unearthed as ‘long unseen' Dannevirke treasures go up for auction
A firefighter's sacrifice, and a Navy man's bravery - the back stories behind the medals.