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'Amazing to watch': Why Ray is hooked on pigeons

Ray Hooker began caring for pigeons at just 11 years old.

NZ log market steady despite China tariffs and inventory challenges - Marcus Musson

Sponsored content: Chinese NY slows demand, with log inventories rising to 4 million m3.

Big entry numbers for this year’s Golden Shears

The 63rd Golden Shears will be held in Masterton from February 27 to March 1.

‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical fees

Fees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.

Wānaka cancer patient raises $400k to get cutting-edge treatment in China

Emma Holden, 36, will soon travel to Shanghai, China for cutting-edge cancer treatment.

Late, burnt and leaking: School rejects burnt lunches, opts for pizza instead

Whangārei Intermediate had to send back burnt and leaking school lunches.

'It's pretty fast': The rural sport of speed-fencing

Tim Garrick keeps fit for the speed-fencing competition stage by working the hill country.

Back-to-work or study slump? Six steps to increase motivation

'High levels of motivation are tied to a deeper sense of wellbeing.'

Letters: Turret Rd tidal flow idea ‘goofy’, 15th Ave memories

Our readers have their say.

The good old days: Chance for HSOG netballers to reminisce

The call is going out for netballers to be part of the club's reunion.

Large police presence descends on address in north Waikato

One person was taken into custody.

Logging truck trailer rolls off road near Whangamatā

The road was partially blocked.

Police link three youths to Dargaville burglaries, youngest just 11

Police linked three break-ins at a store, petrol station and superette.

Police seek witnesses after Kaikohe store robbery by armed men

The four men, allegedly armed with a hammer and tyre iron, stole cash and cigarettes.

Usual care won’t be impacted by emergency exercise at hospital

Health NZ and ambulance service test tent's capacity in emergency shake-down.

$3.8m project aims to ease housing struggle for young disabled in Napier

Rowan Apartments will offer two fully accessible two-bedroom units.

Police seeking witnesses after body found in burning car in Waikato

A woman parked on the roadside is of particular interest.

Slime-shooting worm-like creature crowned Bug of the Year

NZ velvet worm, or ngāokeoare, is considered a missing link between worms and insects.