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$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awards
An Ōpōtiki local's photograph Taniwha Chasers was chosen from 41 finalists.
Lawyer suspended after hiring serial conman who stole $330k from MoJ
Chris Tennet gave Brian Hunter a chance. He repaid him by stealing hundreds of thousands.
15 years on, man denies killing woman in a remote rural ravine
Dean Mulligan maintains his innocence, 15 years after his conviction.
The hunt for equity: NZ pushes for renewable investment
Grant Bradley looks at the hot sectors that were promoted at the infrastructure summit.
'You ran away:' Anger as teen sentenced for setting fatal fire that claimed woman's life
He was just 12-years-old when he lit a fire at the foot of the woman's bed in 2020.
'Inspire the next generation': Boeing's new push in Kiwi schools
Giant exporter hopes students in regions can be part of the next generation of aviators.
Person killed in crash between truck and van near Levin
Police have confirmed the person died at the scene this morning.
'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes
Protests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.
'Brutal murders': Decision to release Mark Lundy wasn't easy - Parole Board
Lundy’s parole includes 19 conditions, such as a ban from entering Manawatū.
‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger
Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period.
‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death
Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is.
'Big rumble': 4.1 magnitude quake jolts Levin
Residents described feeling a rumble before the jolt hit.
'You need to fix it': Lake Alice survivor taking Government to court over redress scheme
Survivor seeks judicial review of the redress scheme: 'You need to fix it'.
Son loses legal battle over house bought with parents' savings
A man refused to hand over a house purchased in his name for his parents' retirement.
Feilding death not suspicious, police confirm after inquiry
Police spent three days at the property investigating the death.
Abuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid payment
Govt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.
'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute
Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.
'Kept to themselves': Neighbours say woman, son live in Feilding home where body found
Those who live close by say the pair residing in the Campbell St home were 'very quiet'.
Body found in Feilding, police treat death as unexplained
Police were called to the address about 12.50pm
'Milestone' solar farm: Genesis powers 13,000 homes with new site
Genesis says its new solar farm will produce enough power to supply Ashburton.
Pregnant beauty therapist awarded $100k after being made to quit
The woman said the employment issues robbed her of the joy of being pregnant.
'Really special': Horowhenua farm diversifies with agritourism
'We’re very conscious we’re the guardians of this land for the next generation.'
'Beautiful ride': Val Di Zoldo shines in Gr.2 Travis Stakes win
Val Di Zoldo won the Gr.2 Travis Stakes at Te Rapa, earning redemption.
Awapuni relaunch could see Group 1 bonuses next season
The Palmerston North turf track took 19 months and $5.7million to refurbish.
'Government needs to wake up': Ucol proposes to cut 74 roles
Ucol proposes to cut 17% of staff, affecting Whanganui, Palmerston North and Masterton.
BoP highway project confirmed, tolls expected by 2028
A new four-lane highway will connect Redwood Lane to Takitimu Toll Rd.