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Red meat sector launches Dragon's Den challenge

The best idea wins up to $10,000 to develop a business case.

Moleskins fit for a king in 1903

"The King ... wearing a waistcoat of that glossy fur, has caused a boom in moleskins."

‘She was gone instantly’: Birthday balloon tragedy prompts warning from family

'Just don’t do it' - family's helium warning after mum of two's death at daughter's party.

Vege tips: A bountiful summer harvest

Opinion: Wow, this summer is shaping up to be a wonderful growing season.

Watch: ‘Unforgettable’ - orca pod stuns surfers with close encounter

'Time just froze as it glided past. You can’t explain the feeling.'

‘Unwavering commitment and compassion’: Four decades of hot meals and warm smiles

Meals on Wheels volunteer Pam Smith clocks up 40 years.

Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan

Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.

‘Unexpected, tragic’: Warning as young mum dies at daughter’s first birthday from inhaling balloon helium

Coroner says there is a 'mistaken belief' about the dangers of helium inhalation.

‘Selfish motivation’: Director’s passion for Tauranga’s museum journey

'I want to be part of building something completely new for a city that’s never had one.'

Dairy farmers drive LIC profits despite financial challenges

Livestock Improvement Company's net profit is nearly 35% up on last year.

Northland farmers see golden tourism opportunity

The Northland farming couple turning fields into gold

Shootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birds

Nineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.

In the Coalition’s crosshairs: What Nats, Act and NZ First want to achieve in 2025

NZF and Act will want to get more runs on the board to differentiate themselves for 2026

Cracking success for Northland peanut trials

The three-year trial means Northland is one step closer to establishing an industry.

‘It’s a tribute to her’ Mum turns grief into thriving beauty business after losing her daughter

Kaikohe mum Kelli-Asta Baker created a beauty-focused business in memory of her daughter.

Cost of students starting high school soars - parents stung up to $800 per child

Families may face costs upwards of $800 per child for uniforms, stationery, technology.

'I would be scared 24/7': Hindu priest convicted for gouging woman's eyes, other assaults

Jainesh Prasad now risks being deported from New Zealand.

Have you seen missing woman Gracie?

Police say Gracie was last seen on January 17 around Fairmont St, Ngāruawāhia.