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'We lost everything': Fire destroys family's home
'I would really like to shake his hand because he saved my dog.'

NZ apple and pear revenue hits $2 billion
Future growth dependent on supportive economic and regulatory conditions.

Rovers united: Bonding on and off the field
'Super-tight' team spirit includes eight footballers living in the same complex.

Bars hope boost from Steamers' win 'bodes well' for long weekend
Steamers' historic run underlines support from some for a new stadium in central Tauranga.

100-year-old Auckland butchery snags award for NZ’s best sausage
Judges declared the winning banger “a truly delicious sausage”.

Exports up, imports down as fruit trade with Europe booms
A leap in kiwifruit and apple exports helps narrow the trade deficit.

Third person charged with murder after man found on roadside
Police earlier charged a 32-year-old man and a 42-year-old man over the tragedy.

Terrified woman jumped naked from upper-storey window to escape brutal attack
Part of the ordeal, carried out by other women, was filmed and posted on social media.

Dad and daughter bring home the medals
The Kautai-King family brings their meaning to playing and staying together.

Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member
Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.

Council to review controversial road closure on 7th Ave
The council will look at options for 7th Ave, which became a cul-de-sac last May.

Letters to the Editor: Minister Shane Jones a refreshing change
OPINION: Herald readers share their views.

First Hastings community emergency hubs equipped and ready to go
The hubs are equipped to help rural communities in the event of any future disasters.

Pākōwhai Memorial Hall restored for $300k – only to find out it may have to move
The cyclone-battered community hall may now have to make way for flood protection.

Trap maker unleashes AI in the war against possums
The AI-powered traps can accurately distinguish between target and non-target species.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert showcases Joanne Neilson's decades of talent
One of the stars of Priscilla knows all about the challenge of being accepted.

Police lay charges over Te Urewera hunting death
A 50-year-old man will be appearing in court this week in relation to the death.

Six-year-old named as fatal crash victim
The crash, involving a car and a truck, happened on State Highway 1 near Waiōuru.

Search for missing 83-year old Whangārei swimmer to resume
The man has not been seen since Saturday and was reported missing on Monday.

The Country: Why wool producers should work together
Craig Smith, Mark Patterson, Farmer Tom Martin, Ray Roberts.

80ha scrub fire at around 10.30am this morning burning swampland in North Waikato, near Meremere
Island Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird Little

Groundwork begins for four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway, construction start date moved forward
Groundwork is under way and Govt says the construction start date has been moved forward.

'I wasn't': Andrew Bayly maintains he wasn't drunk when he insulted worker
Bayly apologised last week, claiming he thought his comments were 'light-hearted'.

'It all worked out in the end': The comeback of an understated White Ferns hero
Rosemary Mair turned in one of the performances of her career in the T20 World Cup final.

Forestry Minister Todd McClay says forestry rule changes by councils must be 'evidence based'
Forestry Minister Todd McClay wants council changes to be 'evidence-based'.

Which mischievous little penguin gets your vote?
World famous penguin competition back for seventh year.

Kerikeri's Edmonds Ruins planted with historic fruit trees ahead of open day
Orchard at Kerikeri's Edmonds Ruins propagated from near 200-year-old trees.

'Come Home Safe': Tragedies reinforce theme of Safer Boating Week
Safer Boating Week 2024 highlights safety on the water; lifejackets are essential.

Treaty & Me lectures open doors for honest discussions
Free public lecture series to engage with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.