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H-Files: Gum digger killed with an axe
Youth was acquitted of murdering George Crewe near Whangarei in 1932.
Five sea lions die in squid nets
Conservationists call for closure of commercial squid fishery after sea lions die
The heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many Kiwis
Hunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.
Broken compactor and campsites' ban on rubbish disposal exacerbate dumping
Instead of pointing at holidaymakers, Jan McEwen said the fault was of DOC and Council.
Rubbish piles up beside $2 compactors
Coromandel visitors bypass $2 compactor fee and dump rubbish for free.
Most of NZ's wastewater to be tested for drug use
Wastewater from 80 per cent of New Zealand to be tested for illegal drug use
'Fundraising machine' dies aged 89
Wife and mother the home and farm power source behind successful business.
Wedding guest killed by jealous farmer
Man who meant to shoot bride mistakenly killed former cabinet minister's niece.
Kids' milk intake up with free scheme
More kids are consuming at least the recommended minimum amount of dairy following the supply of a daily drink of milk in schools, new research has found.
$10.9 million granted to food researchers
Food researchers have been granted $10.9 million under a new Government scheme designed to encourage scientific brilliance and boost exports.
Trials stoke clash over milk types
New research has stoked the health and nutrition controversy over "A1" cows' milk.
Fertiliser aid dropped after milk tests
An important fertiliser aid has been culled from farmers' chemical shopping lists after it turned up in milk products destined for human consumption.