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'Makes a lot of sense': Bioeconomy Science Institute's new HQ
The decision comes as the science sector overhaul came into effect on Tuesday.
Why this young vet chose a rural life over city clinics
Holly Gardyne has no regrets about moving to a rural practice.
Couple must pay architect $33k for house sketches they didn’t like
The pair weren't happy with the holiday home designs, so they refused to pay.
Ranfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'
Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.
Rising star: Shaun Fannin's quest for steeplechase success with Jesko
Fannin plans to target the $200,000 Grand National Steeplechase in August.
Watch: The latest highlights from this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
More exciting performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.
AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag
New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.
Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest
Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.
Tararua District Council to install water meters
Meter installations will begin at the end of this year and will make things 'fairer'.
Survivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic leg
He lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.
'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi
Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?
‘Explosions’ ring out over Palmerston North as multiple cars burn
Fire crews were called to Tremaine Ave at 4am to tackle the blaze.
League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend
Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.
Platinum Diamond leads strong contender trio in Ōtaki feature
Lisa Latta's top pick for Ōtaki is Platinum Diamond.
Watch: Behind the scenes at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
See performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.
On The Up: 'Pacific's Strongest' - Dannevirke man drags Samoan bus down the road by himself
Jarna Mihaere weighs 165kg, and he needed all of that.
Branciforti targets Cambridge race ahead of Polytrack Championship defence
She'll compete in the Kylie Little Racing 1300 and be ridden by Michael McNab.
New Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird flu
In October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.
Security expert acknowledges theft risk at radioactive waste site
The facility stores radioactive waste near NZDF assets in Manawatu.
'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
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.
'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to hands
Her carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands.
Mother questions why we don't have tougher boy racers laws, 12 years after daughter's death in street race
'As soon as I opened the door and I saw the police... I fell to the floor. I screamed'
'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility
The waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.
'Horrific tragedy': Two dead after boat capsizes off Pātea coast
One survivor was plucked from the water as rescue crews recovered two bodies.
'Weather won't help': Challenges face Mercurial at Te Rapa
Rainy conditions could challenge Mercurial, who struggles on heavy tracks.
Indian aviation’s close connection with NZ and student pilots
Hundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.