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Rural news

Gloria's Invercargill farmlet a haven for injured owls
'I always give them a little blessing before they fly away.'

The Country: Te Radar on the Young Farmer of the Year finalists
Phil Duncan, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Amy Renelle, and Te Radar.

Cameron Smith wins Otago Southland Young Farmer final
It was Cameron Smith’s second time competing in the regional final.
Car news and advice


Is this the SUV/ute hybrid we didn't know we needed?
The Deepal E07 Multitruck is a unique blend of SUV and light-duty ute. But will we get it?

NZ new-vehicle sales March: Ranger wins the month (just), RAV4 leads the year (by lots)
Ranger has some catching-up to do... but it's on the case.

Next-gen Hyundai Nexo FCEV debuts with bold looks, longer range
Nexo hydrogen car can now cover 700km from a 5-minute fill.
OneRoof property news

Expat buys West Auckland’s answer to Bali after vendors get out ‘ASAP’
Unusual lifestyle property snapped up.

OCR decision: Will Trump’s tariff slap put the brakes on interest rate cuts?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Antiques duo selling their 19th C mansion - $12m in Auckland but what about Nelson?
Grand villa is a hit on Airbnb.
More Kapiti news

'Get help': Brave teen faces rapist in court, pleads for him not to harm anyone else
The girl has battled daily suicidal thoughts since the rape two years ago.

Gisborne clubbies gearing up for Whangamatā Classic
World champion Irving is leading Gisborne's charge at the Classic.

'Compelling' case to evolve Kāpiti Health Centre into a polyclinic
A modern polyclinic would have 'numerous benefits'.

'He would have mowed down a lot of kids': Mother's fears after driver ploughs through primary school
'Had it been 10 minutes later, he would have mowed down a lot of kids.'

Fleeing driver ploughs through school grounds
The driver crashed through the gates and then continued across the grounds.

Raumati wins top award for engaging with communities at LGNZ ceremony
The Ōtaki, Waikanae, and Raumati community boards were all finalists.

Paraparaumu student’s design shines in fashion competition
Molly McGregor's design will be showcased at the Whitecliff College Graduate Showcase.

Artist tackles water quality issues with stunning mural
Drab alleyway gets splash of colour and a message on water quality.

Councillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'
A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.

Unauthorised deposit: Car smashes through front window of bank
Police said no injuries have been reported.

Cause of 'zombie fish' snapper illness still unknown
Tests are now being run in sick snapper for high levels of aluminium.

'Devastating': Home engulfed in flames north of Wellington
Emergency services attending blaze at Paraparaumu Beach property.

Company gifts charity prime position on rugby jerseys
Charity's important role gets a major boost.