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The Country: Warwick Catto on the Ballance Farm Environment Awards
David Seymour, Tom Young, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell.

Wairarapa farmer’s DIY lake brings ‘peace of mind’
Man-made lake provides water storage for farm and a recreational asset for the community.

'Delighted': Bird lovers celebrate tīeke's return and thriving status
North Island saddleback were reintroduced to the Bay of Islands 10 years ago.
Car news and advice


Hyundai Tucson II Hybrid N Line Limited review: playing a long game
Why is the facelifted Tucson hybrid suddenly longer than the old one? It's complicated.

Next-gen Nissan GT-R R36 confirmed as hybrid, launching by 2030
Original plan for pure-electric GT-R now rejected as 'not authentic'.

Mini delays EV-only plans, will keep petrol cars beyond 2030
Timeline has now been revised as ICE models continue to be in demand.
OneRoof property news

Seven charities feel the love after neighbour snaps up deceased estate for $4m
Remuera home was on the block for the first time since 1980.

Kāinga Ora declines to say who bought $2m state cottages in prized Auckland suburb
State housing agency's property sell-off is ramping up.

Monster house for sale - vendor jokes: 'I can't find my husband!'
Seven-bedroom Canterbury home comes with huge kitchen, indoor pool and dream workshop.
More Kapiti news

What to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summer
The sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.

Mumpreneur revolutionises property management
How Chelsea Gill created a family-friendly business.

Kāpiti news in brief: Award-winning nature photo features rare bird nesting
A ute came close to the nesting dotterel.

How a Kāpiti environmental project became a model for iwi collaboration
More than 22,000 riparian plants and 100,000 natives planted in Waikanae River catchment.

'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'.