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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.

'There's a body in the water': Humble hero recounts saving drowning pensioner

John Schofield, 74, was face down in a 'zombie state' when Ramon Glauser found him.

'Seconds to live': Woman flags down kite surfer to save pensioner from drowning

John Schofield, 74, had a coffee date with his sister later. Instead, he was in the ICU.

Warning to cancel club rugby games after referee stabbing threat

The Horowhenua-Kāpiti union will cancel senior club games if serious abuse continues.

Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger

The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.

Golfing prodigy among teens picked to represent NZ at junior world cup

The tournament has produced some of the world's most prestigious golfers.

Go fishing with Scott Barrett and Kaiwaka Clothing

You and a mate could be part of a fishing trip with Kaiwaka Ambassador, Scott Barrett.

'Yellow gold' with Mark de Lautour on The Country

Damien O'Connor, Kate Acland, Todd Clark, and Mark de Lautour.

Forestry leader says Tasman hit by growing trees – not slash

Locals across Tasman say the flood damage has been worsened by forestry slash.

Motueka farmer describes moment his wife got swept away in floodwaters

The couple were trying to move their horses to higher ground.

Striking the balance: Practical policy for freshwater and farming - Tracy Brown

Sponsored content - opinion: DairyNZ chair says farmers want sensible freshwater rules.

'We love you Jocko': Hundreds pay tribute to Stewart Island hunting accident victim

Jock Davies was remembered for his infectious humour, caring nature and great strength.

'Bittersweet': Kiwi rich-lister sells neighbouring mansions for over $28m

Trophy homes on Takapuna beach snapped up five months apart.

Like Queenstown but 'normal': tiny lakeside town where houses are cheaper and buyers pay in cash

Gateway to Fiordland is attracting strong interest from Aucklanders and Aussies.

$1m buyers crazy for Hare Krishna barn with cars in the lounge - 'my busiest open home in three years'

Stunning Bay of Plenty home used to be a Hare Krishna workshop.

Homeowners taking out low-interest green loans warned on break fees and rate hooks

Applicants are ditching the Teslas for solar panels and double-glazing.

Villa on Auckland's Medical Mile sells for more than $4m

The vendor bought the property 30 years ago for $800,000.

House with holes in the ceiling could be the cheapest on rich-lister street

Deceased estate goes to auction with $2.35m CV.