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New Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’

Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.

Why Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support

20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.

Watch: Dramatic moment truckie scrambles from cab before freight train ploughs into truck

The extensive wreckage caused road closures near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.

'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train

The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.

Raybon Kan: The first year I did stand-up was the first year I wrote an email

The original 'Asian at My Table' kicks off his 30-year anniversary comedy tour.

Cash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto wins

Powerball has rolled over, with Saturday’s jackpot climbing to $8m.

One North, one council: Farmers say unitary authority would make work tenable again

Northland’s four councils employ 1539 staff, a number farmers say is excessive.

‘He was enormous’: Humpback puts on a show off Bream Bay

Michele Adams says the display by the humpback whale was unforgettable.

McCaw Homestead opens its doors to visitors

The museum’s kitchen and laundry now open to visitors after major updates.

Farming on the frontline of climate and cyber risk

OPINION: For agribusinesses, cyber risk isn’t just about stolen data.

Scientist honoured for groundbreaking work in plant genetics

Dr Tony Conner led Southern Hemisphere's first field trials of genetically modified crops.

Weather with Chris Brandolino on The Country

C Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Rachel Shearer, Todd Clark, Hamish McKay, Barry Soper.

Brad Pitt's West Auckland crib has finally sold - but who's the buyer?

Estate charmed Hollywood star while he filmed new movie.

Couple find their dream 'spaceship' home after long search

They wrote the vendors a heartfelt letter explaining why unusual house was "the one".

Apartment sells for $123,456.78 after buyer insists on lucky numbers

“He was only interested in buying it for this exact number.”

The best electric lawn mowers - the cutting-edge models to keep the grass in check

Garden experts on their favourite mowers.

Mansion linked to infamous cold case sells for more than RV

Buyers moving from Wellington for lifestyle reasons.

Coffee baron offloads Havana HQ - ‘I want new experiences’

Geoff Marsland has fond memories of his very own "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".