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How intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formula
New formula standards aimed to prioritise infant nutrition over profits.

‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.

Gisborne beef and sheep station sells for $8.23m
Rimunui Station sale 'reflects rebound in confidence' across rural property market.
Car news and advice


Honda shows off new hybrid Prelude’s distinctive interior
Honda has revealed more details about the upcoming coupe revival, including its interior

Porsche pilots EV battery recycling with closed-loop strategy
The project is focused on recycling EV batteries to recover critical raw materials.

Want to own a piece of Senna's V10? Now you can.
Honda's racing arm is selling off part of its historic motorsport collection.
OneRoof property news

Rags to Riches agent selling her landmark country retreat
Heather Walton and her husband Mark Bycroft put their "dream" property on the market.

$660,000 house sale fulfills farmer’s dying wish to help struggling students
Thomas Fleming wanted to set up a nursing scholarship in his favourite aunt's name.

‘$2m’ discount - Auckland home snapped up after vendors slash the auction reserve
CV of $4m-plus had put off buyers.
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.