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Kiwis taking on the world in mega-rich Hong Kong race
El Vencedor has earned a trip to Sha Tin after three Group 1 wins in 28 days.
Expletives in court as verdicts returned in 50th birthday party shooting
Rawiri Wharerau was shot and killed and his brother was shot and injured in 2023.
Racing: Nereus starts Queensland invasion early
Some Kiwi stars are off on an annual raid on Queensland's racing riches.
Property Insider: What can be done about Seascape? Rich-lister Kurt Gibbons’ waterfront Herne Bay house sale
'Our hope remains that this civil dispute is resolved as quickly as possible' - McCormick
Fatal leap: Man drowns after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing
A coroner has highlighted the dangers of rock fishing after Cameron Zimmerman's death.
'Sex on the leather couch': Doctor faces tribunal for 'blurring professional boundaries'
The doctor denies that any sexual activity took place while at his work.
Icy plunge: Temperatures to drop 10C as snow hits south
A cold, punchy southerly is set to bring a cold snap over much of the country.
'Really good test': Apprentice challenge winners head to nationals
Apprentices had eight hours to construct a planter box using traditional joinery.
Absolutely outstanding in their field, and butchery
A specialised Hawke's Bay meat producer gets the big one despite the cyclone.
Waikato police find Ngāruawāhia missing teen
The 14-year-old had been missing for one week.
Clevedon - where the water buffalo roam
Richard and Helen Dorresteyn own and run Clevedon Buffalo Company.
Motorcyclist dies in Waihī crash, road reopens
Emergency services were called to a crash at Rosemont Rd and Consols St.
Holiday washout: Subtropical low set to batter NZ with heavy rain, severe gales
Heavy rain is expected in Northland, Auckland, and Coromandel on Wednesday.
Emergency services at single-vehicle crash in Waihī, Waikato
Police were called to the scene around 8.20pm.
Two people seriously injured in Waikato crash
Emergency services arrived at the scene about 4pm.
'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō
The New Zealander was the best driver across the three Supercars races in Taupō.
Lotto: 32 players split Second Division – where the lucky tickets were sold
One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.
SAS soldier's miraculous survival after 100km/h skydiving crash
A skydiving crash nearly took Jono Magee's life. This is how he was saved.
Sunny start to school holidays for NZ but heavy rain could move in from Wednesday
School kids should be able to get outside for today and tomorrow's start to the holidays.
Tenant who fled rental property on short notice left behind damage and 500kg of rubbish
The woman had grounds to go early, but she still had a responsibility to leave it clean.
Watch - 'Not scary at all': Supercars driver on hitting 300km/h and why the slower Corvette is riskier
Hot lap showed the intense speeds F1 drivers endure.
‘My life has purpose’: Inside New Zealand’s biggest rehab service
The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.
On The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisis
Northlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.
Ruapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centre
Ruapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.
Editorial: Are NZ Rugby fans at risk of losing the All Blacks?
OPINION: NZR has a commercial formula for the All Blacks - it means less home games.
Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks
Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.