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Teen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after school
Fencing will be installed to deter people from entering the rail corridor.

'Stephen Donald moment': First XV star kicks for glory
FDMC ended a nine-year losing streak against New Plymouth Boys'.

F1: Max Verstappen on Red Bull rumours and Brad Pitt
Max Verstappen became a father two weeks ago and seems unfazed by it all.

On The Up: AI disruptors – meet the Kiwis using new tech to boost their businesses and lead the way
We sound out some New Zealanders who have taken AI by the scruff of the neck.

Key All Black re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby until 2027
He was named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year last November.

'Extremely devastating': Mum's tribute, homicide investigation into daughter's death
Police seek mystery pink woman who helped after ute smashed into power pole.

Hundreds of grieving students perform haka for victim of house fire
Navaeh Ngamoki-Porter, 14, was rescued from the burning building, but later died.

'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar Cup
Nathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.

Police seek woman dressed in pink who helped at scene of fatal Hamilton crash
A 30-year-old woman was killed when a car hit her while next to a power pole in Melville.

Auckland Writers Festival special: A sneak peek at Dervla McTiernan's gripping new novel
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.

Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.

Auckland Writers Festival special: Family secrets unveiled in Amma
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.

Centenarian celebrates 103rd birthday with family and friends
Joan has two children alive, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

'Real conversations': Fieldays spotlight on forestry's future role
“Our forests generate important economic income for the regions."

Building momentum: Ōtūmoetai College's legacy spans six decades
The school grew from 800 students in 1965 to over 2000 in recent years.

'Common-sense victory': Schools win battle to retain top rugby team
NZR scrapped plans for an U-18 team after negotiations with schools.

'Concern about escalation': Children as young as one identified in man's objectionable videos
Jordan Te Iri-Kearns was jailed for 25 and a half months.

'Natural talent': Kiwi darts star on the rise of Luke Littler
The teenage world champ will be taking part at the NZ Darts Masters in August.

Tauranga Mayor finally buys home in city - why he isn't moving in yet
Mahé Drysdale's new home in Pāpāmoa is rented out for now.

Man's bedroom meth stash enough to supply Wellington region for two months
He failed to convince a judge that the stash was to feed his own addiction.

Homicide investigation launched after crash kills 30yo woman
Police were alerted to the Hamilton incident at 9.30am.