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Doctor makes history as the first pregnant contestant in Miss Universe New Zealand
Dr Deborah Lambie is the first pregnant contestant in Miss Universe New Zealand, aiming to compete in the global finals in Mexico in November. Video / Dean Purcell
Rugby: Taonga on line as Whanganui face Thames Valley test
It's Whanganui's first crack at the trophy.
Hamilton Rugby wins Peace Cup for fifth time in a row
The Hamilton Rugby Sub-Union defeated Eastern Bay in the final 24-0.
Hamilton teenager all set to take on the world's best billiards players on home soil
Alexandria Endres, 19, has been playing pool since she was 12.
Borrowed sulkies and big hopes: Telfer team gears up for Sires' Stakes heat
Team Telfer lines up six fillies in Race 5 at Alexandra Park.
Retired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'
Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.
And still the champs: Poverty Bay club hockey glory to YMP, GMC
Rutene, Cumming named PB players of the year.
No fairy-tale ending for Taniwha and Northland Kauri rugby teams
Northland showed plenty of fire in the belly and good execution.
'Truly great Black Fin' Taylor to lead NZ at worlds
'He speaks when it’s needed, and when he speaks, it’s always worth listening to.'
Top dogs: Hard-working BoP hounds one paw closer to glory
Nearly 400 dogs nationwide were nominated for this year’s contest.
Waikato hounds make nationwide Top Dog finals
The 2024 competition raises money for NZ mental health and dog-related charities.
Grow the heaviest spuds and win big: Alzheimer's Gisborne's potato challenge returns
Compete for $100 gift vouchers in a potato-growing contest with categories for all ages.
It's official - this tiny town makes the best toasties in NZ
The region has secured the hotly contested Great NZ Toastie Takeover competition (again).
Liam Napier: The challenge the All Blacks must master as Springboks loom
After retribution against the Pumas, the All Blacks face their toughest test.
Writing was 'one of my weaker areas' says 16-year-old author of three books
“I just want to inspire youth to know they can do anything possible no matter what."
WIN: One of ten double pass to watch Midas Man in the cinemas
This competition is now closed.
Down to the business end in Poverty Bay men's hockey
Gisborne Boys' High v LPSC Traktion; YMP A v Waituhi.
Hockey: YMP still unbeaten but made to work by GBHS
Gisborne Girls' High pip Paikea in 3-2 thriller.
Netball: Another win for YMP; Girls' High taste sweet success
Mixed Saturday for YMP sides in Premier Grade netball.
Whanganui tested ahead of Heartland opener
Whanganui face South Canterbury in a blockbuster first match.
NPC: Magpies beat North Harbour as blockbusting bench proves the difference
Magpies’ 41-32 win was hugely satisfying, given the position they'd found themselves in.
Hockey: Battle royals set to heat up the turf
Watch out, Kowhai... YMP A hungry to bounce back from first dropped points.
Mixed night for Whāngārā in midweek Premier games
The games were a lot closer than the scorelines suggest.
YMP underline favouritism with big win over Waituhi
Green Machine show no mercy for clubmates Kowhai.
Jags on a roll: Stunning turnaround from 10-goal thrashing
Victory continues Thistle's climb up the table.