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Sheep and beef farmer clinches top beer award with perfect pilsner
A farmer forced to rethink his business has brewed up the best beer in NZ.
'You get to make a difference': Police leader nabs award for search and rescue efforts
Detective Senior Sergeant John Wilson has given decades of his life to help SAR.
'Little passion bug': Distillery wins big after only six weeks in existence
'Winning any award is amazing, but double gold is truly phenomenal.'
Prestigious prize for historian Danny Keenan
Whanganui-based academic Danny Keenan is latest Michael King Fellowship recipient.
Hōhepa Hawkes Bay scoops more awards for its cheese
Hōhepa Hawkes Bay knows a thing or two about making mouth-watering cheese.
Awards celebrate the best of region's hospitality
Awards night an outstanding success for Russell with the town claiming 8 out of 15 titles.
Witi Ihimaera: Going back to school at 79
Witi Ihimaera talks with award-winning author Shilo Kino about going back to school.
Meghan Markle wins 'prestigious' award
The former actress has been named a digital media national winner of a Gracie award.
Cyclone rescues see Hawke’s Bay surf lifeguards honoured
Hawke's Bay surf lifeguards have been recognised for their cyclone response.
Northland Sports Awards winners - another big win for Black Fern Krystal Murray
Black Fern Krystal Murray wins supreme award at Northland Sports Awards.
Local Focus: Miss NZ finalist goes from gumboots to high heels
Tolaga Bay local has had quite a journey to the Miss New Zealand pageant.
The 'Oscars' of international airports award best in show
Sick of losing your luggage? Here's your next layover spot.
Collegiate debating team completes regional three-peat
Next up are the national champs in May.
Winner of Booker Prize awarded Collegiate's highest honour
Shehan Karunatilaka won the 2022 Booker Prize with his second novel.
Rural sportspeople celebrated at Norwood NZ Rural Sports Awards
Alabaster broke the eight-hour strong wool lamb shearing world record in December.
Listen: Oscar-winning director on his doco about Putin's greatest nemesis
Audiences around have been moved by the plight of a Russian politician.
Whangārei teen flying high after winning multiple titles at Model Flying NZ Nationals
His love affair with model planes started when he was young.
How this A-list actress may have blown their Oscar nomination
Cate Blanchett passionately called out her industry but at what cost?
Clothing brand Soil and Sand awarded at Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Awards
"We just try our best, try our hardest, to give our customers the best product we can."
Award-winner takes family farm into fifth generation
“I just have to back myself. I know I’m capable and I know I can do it.”
Region's leading farmers announced at award dinners
The Central Plateau and Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were held last weekend.
Sport Thought: Conbrio Northland Sports Awards finalists named
The awards are a reflection of the sporting talent we have in Northland.
Eddie Murphy mocks Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap
The actor gave aspiring actors some sage advice at last night's awards.
Golden Globes 2023: Everything you need to know for tomorrow's show
Keep up with coverage of the first Hollywood awards show of 2023.
Why this could be the most thrilling Oscars race in years
Following Will Smith's slap and some dismal winners, 2023 has a lot to prove.
Russell Crowe ruthlessly teases Chris Hemsworth
Russell Crowe embarrassed the Marvel star with a flurry of photos from his past.
Could this be NZ's best cabin?
The notion of camping was at the heart of the well-worked plan.