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Research casts doubt on plantain's role in mitigating nitrogen leaching
'It does have a role, but not necessarily as a solution to nitrogen mitigation.'
Man accused of murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day unfit to stand trial
Levonne Kaye Wensor, 48, was found dead at her New Plymouth home in February 2022.
NZ U16 rowing marathon record smashed
Jake Newton smashed the NZ rowing marathon record by over 13 minutes on Saturday, July 28. Video / Steve Carle
Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb
Four drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.
'Multiple failures': Midwife censured over note-taking errors during stillborn births
The midwife has now been censured for multiple failures in her care of several women.
Wayne Langford talks farm confidence on The Country
Wayne Langford, David Seymour, Phil Duncan, Karen Morrish, Dave Courtney.
Breakout Kiwi actor alongside Hollywood star in local film
Extra content and merch as Bookwork advanced screening.
Crown alleges eye surgeon strangled wife, staged death as a suicide
A jury has been chosen for the high-profile six-week trial.
'Bureaucratic bloat': 14 layers of management’ at Health NZ
Health NZ Te Whatu Ora's board was sacked a week ago and replaced with a commissioner.
Hawke’s Bay’s Civil Defence group controller resigns
An independent review found civil defence failed in its response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Firearms Prohibition Orders too broad, give police too much power – select committee
The orders as originally proposed would capture people who are no threat to public safety.
Gang funeral procession due to travel 34km across Auckland
Police will be monitoring the procession carefully this afternoon.
'Wintery feel': Cold snap set to hit Hawke's Bay after balmy weekend
Higher-than-average temperatures turn to rain for most of the rest of the working week.
'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buried
Patricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.
Kiwis end shearing test series in Wales
NZ comfortably beaten by Wales in test series, but good news for Te Kūiti's Jack Fagan.
Far North doctor shortage now ‘acute’, clinical manager warns
Staff frequently receive messages asking them to cover shifts at rural hospitals.
Councillors debate change to transfer station hours
An additional change was made to allow for rural residents and shift worker needs.
Finals hopes gone for Hawke's Bay schools in Super 8 rugby
The Super 8 hopes may have gone, but there's still the national championship.
National disaster co-ordination system still on ice
Hawke's Bay residents who felt abandoned in the face of destruction ask what has changed.
Car on back of tow truck bursts into flames on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
One northbound lane of the motorway is blocked and traffic is backed up for nearly 5km.
Jackie Cumming: 80% of GPs closed their books to new patients in 2019-22
OPINION: While the pandemic exacerbated the issue, it is not the only cause.
Too full to take the bait? Rabbit cull delayed amid food boom
'There is a lot of feed around at the moment and the weather is warmer than anticipated.'
Sue Chetwin: Baby formula labels a recipe for success
OPINION: The standards for baby formula can be difficult to understand.
Hope for first group of youth offenders starting new military-style boot camp
The teenagers, aged between 15 and 17, will spend three months at a youth facility.
An oral history of Chills frontman Martin Phillipps
An epic oral history of Phillipps who died yesterday, aged 61.
Landscaping season in full swing on Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway
The landscaping teams are taking advantage of wet conditions.
70-year-old inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame
The honour celebrated a lifetime of dedication for Dannevirke's Maurice Beatson.
Pirates too late to delay import of fish-friendly flood pumps
The items had to be transported through the Suez Canal.
Watch: Violent gang fight erupts after rugby game; Mayor 'absolutely disgusted'
Graphic video emerges of fight that local mayor says shows gangs are 'out of control'.
Irish comic turns tragedy into comedy
Irish comedian Ed Byrne returns to New Zealand to spread humour and enjoy the outdoors.
'Charged atmosphere': Swarbrick explains why three party members walked out of AGM
'Democracy can be messy, it means people have different opinions.'
One dead, one injured after being hit by car in garage
One person was critically injured and died a short time later.
Five youths crash into police car, injuring two officers in Auckland pursuit
The pursuit ended in a crash in Wairau Valley.