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‘One of the sharpest’: Hawke’s Bay 16yo scores Tall Blacks berth

If he gets on the court, he’ll be the third-youngest in Tall Blacks history.

Rāhui in place following Maketū death

Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.

Youngest contestant wins Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer final

"To take out the win was really exciting," Jock Bourke, 19, said.

Risk of flooding, slips amid potential severe thunderstorms over North Island

People across the Central North Island are being warned of more thunderstorm action today.

‘Could have been fatal’: Officers chased by man swinging a machete

'Both officers deployed Tasers, which were ineffective in stopping the man.'

From Zimmer frame to triathlon: Rocco’s amazing athletic journey

'I’m going to be breakdancing over the finish line.'

Kiwi Jack Fagan wins world's richest speed shear

Te Kūiti's Fagan triumphs in a field stacked with talent.

Student dies at Rotorua Boys' High School hostel

Rotorua Boys' High School principal says support was in place for the school community.

'All bananas are not created equal': Northland growers embrace variety

Bananas from Northland's Tippu Farm include Misi Luki and Hua Moa varieties.

Northland’s Waipu Car and Bike Show has 800 cars, 200 bikes

Plenty of classic cars and bikes at Waipu Car and Bike Show.

Pesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields

Pesticides were sprayed, and 600m of drains illegally installed.

Fatal crash on State Highway 39 closes road in Waikato

Police were called to the crash on SH39 just before 9am.

81-year-old farmer died in quad bike roll while fencing

Macdonald, a familiar face at the Hastings saleyards, died in Patoka on Tuesday afternoon.

‘I was knocked unconscious’: Dispute over parking leads to alleged assault

Stevee Ormsby denies assaulting a man who confronted her about her parking.

‘My Jandals saved me’: Taupō man evades lightning injury

Bruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.

Tokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto draw

The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.

Winning strike: NZ Lotto players celebrate $20k windfall

A Hastings player won $20,337 in Lotto's Second Division draw.

This unusual summertime activity will make you want to visit Cromwell

The otherwise unsavoury deed only happens once a year.