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Police arrest man over shoe sale shooting

The men travelled to a park to meet a seller before the shooting, a friend said.

‘Heartbreaking’ case: Police plea on missing man after two years

Stephen Ryan was last seen on March 28, 2023, in Feilding.

‘Means the world to us’: NZ biking tech joins global cycling programme

The programme connects cycling start-ups with mentors and funding opportunities.

Corporate law to the catwalk: Lawyer aims for Miss Universe NZ crown

Meet 2025 Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Dana McNatty.

Northland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the region

Leisure marching making big comeback in Northland.

‘What is there to lose?’ Couple take over one of North Island’s most remote pubs

Five families from the area purchased the pub in 2024 so the community wouldn’t lose it.

A church with just four regular worshippers has held its last service - so now what?

The church sits 'quite regally on top of the hill' but few venture inside it.

One seriously injured in Ruapehu crash

SH1 remains open following the incident.

Iwi-owned research centre marks milestone

The centre is marking two decades of kaupapa Māori research.

Young Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm

“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."

Doctor gave student erectile dysfunction meds, told him it was for jetlag

The doctor was discharged without conviction, avoided suspension and kept his name secret.

From e-bikes to viaducts: What to expect on Whanganui’s new trail

Riders can see landmarks like the Taonui and Hāpuawhenua Viaducts.

‘Escaping the hood’: He wanted to be a gangster - then he went to a comedy show

'You can come from humble beginnings and grow up poor - you can still make it out.'

‘Best day ever’: Suzy Cato inspires music teacher’s journey from superfan to educator

Suzy Cato's photo throwback revealed Curtis Bunker as a devoted fan.

‘Dreams come true’: Whanganui woman’s cochlear implant journey finally realised

Shona Beamsley cannot wait to hear her grandchildren say the words, 'I love you, Nana'.

In search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from Auckland

Huntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.

Mary Holm: Don’t wait to claim your benefit

OPINION: A woman has finally claimed her Veteran Spouse pension 44 years late.

Letters: NZ needs a long-term vision for infrastructure

OPINION: 'Why do we have to spend time and money cleaning up after the incompetents?'