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'It doesn't feel like work': Laura turns horse dream into thriving business
"I dreamed of owning my own farm and I always wanted to be involved with horses."

Luxon yet to confirm Waitangi Day attendance amid debate
PM Luxon undecided on attending Waitangi Day amid Treaty Bill hearings.

Safety cameras installed in Foxton and Shannon
The Horowhenua Community Camera Trust has completed the first phase of the project.

Why Luxon's Waitangi Day plans are under scrutiny this year
Labour's Hipkins: PM absence from Waitangi would be 'terrible look'.

Have paddle, will travel: Waka ama coach takes it to the world
Gisborne's Vesna Radonich practising what she preaches in waka ama.

Mother and daughter tackle epic 3000km NZ trek to reconnect
Storms, injuries, and new friends haven't stopped the duo's 3000km Te Araroa journey.

TCDC councillor puts hand up for mayoralty
First-term councillor believes he has the passion and skills the district needs.

Police appeal after woman shot in Palmerston North
Police said those involved were known to each other.

Off-grid living at Golden Bay farm
The farm grows, processes and sells beef, lamb and farm produce directly to the public.

Summer chill: Temperatures plummet 10C as polar air mass cloaks NZ
Severe gales, heavy rain watches issued as southerly winds affect North Island.

Ex-Gloriavale man found dead in suspected suicide at West Coast hotel
Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Forestry worker dies after vehicle roll at Central Hawke’s Bay homestead
Police said inquiries were ongoing into the incident and WorkSafe is investigating.

Rise in salaries beating inflation, and sex crime cold case reopened | NZ Herald News Update
Advertised salaries are growing at a faster rate than inflation, and police have reopened a 2004 sex crime cold case. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

Horowhenua AP&I Show marks 119 years with exciting events for families
Horowhenua AP&I Show celebrates 119 years with fun activities for all the family.

Foxton Community Op-Shop supports local
The Foxton Community Op-Shop was founded by Julie Petersen and Jenny Stokes.

'Urban sprawl': Ex-MP's greenbelt subdivision plan hits opposition
He says it's 'no wonder' city has a housing crisis if it's this hard to build three homes.

School names new library after beloved deputy principal
Donna Rowe retires after 33 years; Fairfield School honours her with their new library.

Man, 99, found ‘safe and well’ after going missing overnight
The North Shore man was last seen at 10pm last night.

Why a Māori builder chose medicine to combat health system inequities
Joshua Brown downs tools for stethoscope, highlighting healthcare inequities for Māori.

Experts warn of rising family harm during holiday season
'Family harm is a crime. We encourage those affected to reach out for help.'

High Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decades
The High Court has found the Department of Conservation DoC acted unlawfully for decades by failing to implement its own legislation.

Anaru Eketone: Equality has been for Pākehā first and foremost
Calls for true equality grow as systemic privilege persists in NZ's institutions and culture.

'Really hard-to-kill cancer': Much-loved culinary teacher in a fight for his life
This Hawke's Bay teacher touched the lives of many, now they're rallying to save his.

Dangerous driver clocked at 190km/h six years after causing fatal crash
Police found meth and cannabis on Kevin Bishell after they pulled him over for speeding.

Editorial: Rail Minister is never going to be railroaded
OPINION: Peters has long been a tough interview subject.

Kidnapped for days: DNA breakthrough in schoolgirls’ cold case
Police made no arrests over the alleged schoolgirl kidnappings.

Elections, conflicts, and murder: Inside the biggest global news events of 2024
A lot has happened worldwide in the last 12 months.

Morning quiz: What is the most-streamed song on Spotify in 2024?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Kea Kids News: Former All Black Sam Whitelock talks lucky and not-so-lucky undies
Sam Whitelock has over 150 tests with the All Blacks, but reporter Finn’s quickfire quiz may be the hardest! Sam reflects on his career from the Lead On Purpose podcast studio.