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Centenarian celebrates 103rd birthday with family and friends
Joan has two children alive, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
How a Whanganui trust is reviving ancient seeds for better health
The trust's mission is to find the best foods in the world for human health.
'We wanted more': Four mums start their own health hub in rural town
The clinic's family-friendly flexibility could help solve healthcare worker shortage.
Unpacking the realities and fiction of immigration as countries crack down on migrants
The UK Government is taking a tougher stance on migration amidst a public backlash.
Ockham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night
Wellington author takes fiction's richest prize for a second time.
'Any info': Father's plea for help in son's stabbing case
Grieving high school students urged to talk about their sorrow after teen's death.
15 years on, man denies killing woman in a remote rural ravine
Dean Mulligan maintains his innocence, 15 years after his conviction.
Editorial: Lundy's finally out but there will be more to come in this sorry story
OPINION: Convicted murderer maintains his innocence and is fighting to clear his name.
Drugs and gangs: Research reveals messaging apps used to sell cannabis, MDMA
Survey of nearly 11,000 users reveals most popular social media apps to purchase drugs.
The hunt for equity: NZ pushes for renewable investment
Grant Bradley looks at the hot sectors that were promoted at the infrastructure summit.
A career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titles
Tararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.
'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.
First XV's budgie smugglers: How Feilding's new undies improve performance
An initial batch quickly sold out, prompting more orders from supporters.
Man who impregnated girl after meeting at her 15th birthday party jailed
The pair ran away together and lived in a car parked at a campground.
New Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'
He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.
'Paris fashion week worthy': Show combines cancer research and catwalk
The Fashion for Cure event raised $49,900 for cancer research.
Elderly woman underwent gallbladder surgery, despite not having one
Deputy Commissioner Cooper has criticised staff for not reviewing hard-copy notes.
Ruapehu council grappling $700,000 overspend
A review is under way and the mayor says it must be 'done in a fair and just way'.
First XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in Auckland
King's College defeated Sacred Heart 36-22 to reclaim the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup.
'Whole life is going to be different': Toddler's shock diagnosis affects only 5 in NZ
'I’ve definitely hit the stage of ‘Why him? This isn’t fair'.'
Downpours put Rotorua race meeting under threat
Early morning inspection will determine whether racing goes ahead today after heavy rains.
'We haven't got anything': Club Metro sold but debts remain
The club's currently owes $1.2 million.
On The Up: 'A powerhouse' - looking back at 40 years of Bayfair
It has grown from 27 stores to more than 140 stores and restaurants.
Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first
Uber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.
'10 billion web threads': The mysterious spider webs coating Hawke's Bay
'Rolled up into a ball, it has the consistency of cotton string.'