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Nathan Limm: Five things we learned from ANZ Premiership's opening round

Nathan Limm believes the Stars are early title favourites.

‘A decision that really hurts’: Crusaders ditch horses from new stadium

The six horses have led the Crusaders out at every home game since 1996.

Fake blood, ‘dying’ patients: Kids traumatised after St John exercise at wildlife park

One parent said screams and fake entrails left their young child distressed.

Brothers-in-law mark 20 years of attending Supercars together

Sunday’s racing was cancelled as Cyclone Vaianu closed in on Taupō.

Police believe Jeremy Frank Hobbs, jailed over sexual assaults, may have had more victims

Hobbs was jailed for eight-and-a-half years last month.

China tourist comeback faces test as war, airfares and capacity bite

Hip young travellers rank NZ among world's best, but distant war could derail rebound.

From South Africa to Lewis Pass: How First XV rugby teams are gearing up

Kiwi teams have performed well against some international rivals.

NZ rail route named among world's most visually stunning train journeys

The high-rating journey takes in spectacular mountain views along with forests and gorges.

Roof standoff ends at Wiri youth justice facility, damage under review

All youths have now been brought down safely from the Wiri facility roof.

Mary Holm: ‘Don’t count your chickens’ - money lessons from a 122-year-old’s windfall

Opinion: Why trying to outsmart markets and currencies can backfire on your money.

'A changed man:' Man with bad driving record lay trapped in wreck next to dead friend

Damien Whitlow had 300 convictions. Then he learned a hard lesson as a passenger.

Angry parents confront teacher who exposed himself to children at swimming pools

'You need help,' one parent told David Shaw.

Changing of the guard: How Silver Ferns shake-up could reshape ANZ Premiership

The 2026 ANZ Premiership will screen on free-to-air TV for the first time.

Rotorua and Feilding chase world schoolboy glory in Japan

Rotorua Boys’ High and Feilding High will play five games in eight days.

High-rise horror no more: Cintra gets new cladding in leaky building fix

The entire tower was covered in shrink wrap for months during the huge building project.

Detector dog River stops drug-filled CD parcel getting into prison

Last month she helped uncover meth, marijuana, tobacco, a phone and charger.