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Dancing in the rain all part of cultural festival fun
Spirits were high at the festival - despite the weather.
How businesses are stepping in to combat climate change in Australia
Sick of waiting for the Government, business has decided on its own greenhouse gas policy.
Local Focus: Climbers get high in Hamilton this weekend
Rock climbing is a physical and mental puzzle. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Whistling up a fight-back for our rarest duck
Our $10 whistling duck, the whio, needs protectors.
New Zealand war museum to open in France
Kiwi troops liberated medieval French town of Le Quesnoy a century ago.
'Movie' Sanders' war medals to be auctioned
NZ National Army Museum plans to bid for official photographer's war medals.
Meningococcal death: Doctor allegedly joked delay was to finish dessert
Doctor was at Japanese restaurant when emergency call about meningococcal case came.
a2 Milk board wants $415k increase to fee pool
Shareholders Association to give fee hike careful scrutiny.
NZME and Stuff won't challenge media merger decision
NZME and Stuff won't take their bid to merge to the Supreme Court.
Editorial: Refugee issue very much of concern to NZ
EDITORIAL: Kiwis' easy access to Australia could be compromised by a refugee deal.
New hearing into med student's death: 'We just want to know the truth,' say parents
New evidence leads Deputy Solicitor-General to order re-opening of inquest into death.
Govt urged to give small business a tax cut with costs piling up
Government called on to give SMEs a tax cut next year to relieve rising cost burden.
Rare mortgagee sale for $10m slice of Herne Bay
Experts say it's rare for such expensive property to come up for mortgagee sale.
Why Prince Harry is so affectionate with Meghan
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have broken centuries-old royal protocol with their PDA.
Scaffolding collapse injuries: Engineers avoid prosecution
WorkSafe agrees to remedial actions after Panmure Bridge scaffolding collapse last year.
Wrong power plans 'costing Kiwis $39m a year'
A review of bills suggested thousands are on low-user plans when they shouldn't be.
Zealong green tea takes top world award - again
Waikato's Zealong green tea wins global tea award at world championship.
SH1 reopens after horror crash kills two
Children were involved in the crash, a witness says.
Injured motorcyclist to hospital
Motorcyclist to hospital after being injured in Northland crash
'It could have been any of us in that helicopter'
The three men went to work yesterday to make a difference in conservation.
'These guys are dreamers': Reaction to 'stadium in the sea'
Proposal for $1.8 billion waterfront stadium sparks heated debate.
Restaurant Brands share price soars on takeover talk
The bid values Restaurant Brands at $1.18 billion.
Man fined for fishing in marine reserve
Man fined $500 and relieved of his four snapper after being caught in marine reserve.
Arrest and charge over alleged gang murder
King Cobras gang member Luke Riddell was found dead on Saturday.
What's on in Whanganui this week?
Your guide to what's on in the Whanganui region this week
Cyclists on potential collision course with bus users
Cyclists will have to give way to passengers getting on and off buses.
Spanish and Latin film festival begins in Whanganui
Hispanic film festival opens with a journey around the world.
Board wants container trucks out of residential suburbs
Transport officials unmoved on plea to ban container trucks from passing through Ōrākei
Crosses to mark WWI centenary at schools
80,000 white crosses have been given to NZ schools to mark the World War I centenary.