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David Seymour co-hosts The Country
David Seymour, Wayne Langford, Hunter McGregor, Campbell Parker, and Shane McManaway.

‘Clearly preventable’: Company, director sentenced over timber yard death
Fines and reparations of $450,000 have been ordered after the death of 23yo Ethyn McTier.

'David and Goliath': Australian gold mine company makes $25m Central Otago land deal
Santana Minerals announced last week a binding agreement to purchase Ardour Station.
Car news and advice


Bentley unveils EXP 15 concept: “reimagining grand touring for the 21st Century”
Bentley's latest concept reinvents the traditional luxury sedan for the electric age.

Polestar 7 teased: Volvo tie-in, Slovakian build and an eye on 2028
Polestar 7 will launch in 2028 as a premium compact EV-SUV using Volvo’s SPA3 platform.

BMW 120 review: the (lower) power of one
The BMW 120 lacks the power of its M135 sibling, but is so much better in every other way.
OneRoof property news

Tony Alexander: What the OCR hold means for mortgage-holders and house prices
The Reserve Bank has put the brakes on its run of rate cuts.

Art collector's mansion sells for $7.75m as US buyers fly in for lifestyle estates
Local buyer nabs trophy home, but agent notes spike in overseas interest.

'Over 200mm of rain in 24 hours': Buyers hammered on costs told not to skimp on insurance
Brokers recognise bills are rising, but “when things go wrong, you just have to have it”.
More Kapiti news

'Feared for her life': Man tried to strangle ex before setting her clothes on fire
A man hit his ex-girlfriend on the head and when she fled upstairs, he burned her clothes.

Watch: Major highway blocked by slip, Auckland flights delayed as intense storm strikes
Motorists are being warned to expect hazardous driving conditions.

'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes
Protests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.

First XV rugby: How Liston turned the tables on powerhouse rivals
Liston College defeated Kelston Boys’ High 21-16 in a stunning upset.

Trampoline shatters windows as 'destructive' winds wreak havoc in Hutt
A woman was at home when she heard a loud bang and glass shattering.

'Take this one seriously': Destructive winds peak in Wellington
WREMO is telling people to stay away from windows and doors.

Society Insider: Former Black Cap's return to India; new power couple; True Bliss star on homophobic abuse
Plus, Nick Mowbray and Liam Lawson team up in California.

'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute
Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.

Why you should choose a nature reserve as your next NZ getaway
Guests can book encounters with native wildlife, including a night-time visit with kiwi.

Meteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidays
This week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.

Inside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf course
Hamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.

'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner
'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.

On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks
'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'

Watchdog launches probe after ANZ helped victim send $250k to scammers
ANZ refused liability saying there were no indications of fraud or 'red flags'.

Opinion: How historic commemoration paves way for future unity
Over 1000 from Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu marked 200 years since Te Ika a Ranganui.