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Man wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a job

Arsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.

Where to get the cheapest petrol in NZ

Fuel prices appeared to be declining.

Woman’s 73km police chase ends with her hiding on a roof

The judge sent Elaine Rudolph to jail for her 15th disqualified driving charge.

Baches for as little as $199,000 at NZ’s best-kept secret - but there’s a catch

Holiday homes on leasehold land at Lake Rotomā are in demand, say agents.

48 firefighters, 1 helicopter battling digger and vegetation fire

The fire was reported after 3pm.

Tired teen was doing up to 176km/h in crash that killed mate

Thomas Henry May had been drinking at a pub and was heading to Hamilton when he crashed.

Farmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priority

Staff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.

‘It is his decision’ - PM on Bayly’s resignation after staff touching incident

Luxon first learned about the incident involving Bayly late last week.

Why US dairy exporters should fear NZ in China demand slump

The US Dairy Export Council is flagging more Downunder competition in important markets.

‘Real special to win’: Rotorua riders dominate MTB nationals

The Downhill National Championships were held in Rotorua on the weekend.

Vehicle swerves to avoid police spikes, crashes into car parked beside school sports fields

The crash ended a man's escape after he demanded cash from a nearby store, police say.

SH29 over Kaimai Range to close for five nights

One of the main roads into Tauranga will be closed for five nights next week.

'Excited': Masterton prepares to host the Golden Shears

The Golden Shears was first held at Masterton's War Memorial Stadium in 1961.

Debt hits $4.2m: Liquidator reveals further debts owed by car and boat dealer

A potential sale of the business, to help pay off debts, did not eventuate.

Waikato shearer breaks world merino shearing record

The record took place in Australia at Spring Valley Farm, Darkan, southeast of Perth.

NZ at risk of losing locally grown veges: industry leader

Vegetables NZ says the system is broken and growers are being put out of business.

Builder appointed to complete half-finished Napier apartments amid death of developer

Gemco has been tasked with completing the troubled project.

Green light for industrial hemp regulation review

'People’s attitudes to industrial hemp have changed.'