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Chiefs beat Brumbies to book spot in Super Rugby Pacific final
The Chiefs will head to Christchurch to meet the Crusaders next weekend.

'Weather won't help': Challenges face Mercurial at Te Rapa
Rainy conditions could challenge Mercurial, who struggles on heavy tracks.

Editorial: Residents have every right to be upset over cell towers
OPINION: Who wants a giant, ugly, industrial-looking pole near their home?

'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest
Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.

'I'm not doing this': Ardern reflects on life captured on film
The life of NZ's former Prime Minister, who is a leader, a mother, and a wife.

'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south
The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.

Traffic disruption: Three-vehicle crash hits Fieldays-bound commuters
Traffic delays are affecting those heading to the event at Mystery Creek.

Super Rugby: How the Blues can beat the Crusaders
ANALYSIS: The scrum will be crucial in the Crusaders-Blues semifinal showdown.

Fashion in the Fieldays with Glenn Dwight
OPINION: Beyond the gadgets and gumboots, Fieldays is also, unapologetically, a runway.

PM's adviser believes farmers will adopt methane-cutting tech
PM's chief science adviser says farmers will accept change once they see products work.

Strong demand driving NZ primary exports to record high
Dairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.

Dr Lesley Rameka honoured for 30-year service to Māori
“They were sharing a real taonga with us, and it was important that their words be heard."

On The Up: Father-son Chatham Cup magic remembered as crunch knockout match looms
Meet the younger member of a special Chatham Cup family dynasty.

How the Rural Advocacy Hub is bringing unity to Fieldays
Politicians, including Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, plan to attend.

How driving a ‘s*** car’ helped welder buy his first home at 19
Zack Kendrick saved $27,000 in two years.

Numbers drawn for Lotto's $17m Powerball prize
Time to check your tickets to see if you're a winner.

Watch – 'Freaky and very loud': Twisters touch down in Taranaki, locals fear for safety
Powerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.

'We're here to grow value': Govt announces grass-fed cert scheme, $17m resilient pasture programme
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said agriculture was leading NZ out of a recession.

On The Up: The 'Heartstopper' with big ambitions in motorsport and acting
Leighton Leevard has big dreams despite living with a rare heart condition.

Super Rugby teams: Key changes highlight semifinal squads
How the teams will line up in the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals.

How Fieldays' Wellbeing Hub became a rural health lifeline
“You name the body part, and chances are someone in the hub is looking after it.”