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'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's Bay
No winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.

Primary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reforms
Those in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.

$15b boost to NZ economy: Fonterra sets milk price forecast and earnings
Fonterra forecasts a milk price range of $8-$11 per kg for the 2025/26 season.
Car news and advice


Godzilla lives: Nissan confirms work on next-gen GT-R
We don't know when, or even how, but Nissan has confirmed that the mighty GT-R will return

Honda hits 500 million motorcycles: that’s a Super effort
It's a milestone number... and one iconic bike accounts for 20% of it.

Ultimate PHEV guide 2025: every plug-in hybrid electric car and SUV you can buy in New Zealand
UPDATED: Every PHEV on sale, including three plug-in double-cab utes!
OneRoof property news

Radio star Matty McLean sells his Auckland home in under a week
He praises his agent husband for the quick sale: "He's the best."

Kāinga Ora selling flood-damaged Auckland homes with huge discounts
"For the right price, everything sells," says agent.

'I love auctions’ - Trophy home breaks this year's record with $7.41m sale
Sixty-nine bids made during heated contest.
More Kapiti news

Marist qualify for Coastal Challenge final after 36-run upset
Connor Rees scored 61, leading Marist to a total of 190-8 in Masterton.

New Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?
It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.

‘Black hole’: Crown quitting 109 new homes underwritten by KiwiBuild
First home buyers did not snap up these 109 homes: now we the taxpayers have bought them.

Listen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scam
The victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss.

Lifeguards rescue swimmers caught in rips outside flagged areas
A man and a woman were rescued from rips at Midway on Sunday in two separate incidents.

‘Unheard of’: Family astonished at landing 100kg marlin near Kāpiti Island
A family fishing trip off the Kapiti Coast landed something a little heftier than snapper.

Midway retains Ralph Morse Shield in surf lifesaving competition
Emily Petro won the U17 ski and board, with strong finishes in iron races.

Blues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend
A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.

'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'
The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.

‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped
'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'

Awash with guns: Frontline cops face chilling daily arsenal of lethal firearms
The deadly arsenal includes military-style semi-automatic assault rifles.

Man charged with attempted murder after Kāpiti cyclist run in
Police were called to the incident where it appeared a cyclist had been hit by a car.

What to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summer
The sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.

Mumpreneur revolutionises property management
How Chelsea Gill created a family-friendly business.

Kāpiti news in brief: Award-winning nature photo features rare bird nesting
A ute came close to the nesting dotterel.