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Widow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedy
Sorav Saini was killed in a machinery accident. His wife wants 'justice'.

Lotto: 32 players split Second Division – where the lucky tickets were sold
One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.

Racing powerhouse: Te Akau scores big with Dream Of The Moon win
Dream Of The Moon secured a decisive three-and-a-quarter length victory.

Sunny start to school holidays for NZ but heavy rain could move in from Wednesday
School kids should be able to get outside for today and tomorrow's start to the holidays.

Debutant inspires Highlanders to snap four-game losing streak
The Highlanders have beaten the Fijian Drua to claim their third Super Rugby Pacific win.

Editorial: Are NZ Rugby fans at risk of losing the All Blacks?
OPINION: NZR has a commercial formula for the All Blacks - it means less home games.

Air NZ flight grounded, passenger reports smell of fuel
A passenger said they could smell fuel coming through the air vents.

'Incoming!': Thunderstorms set to sweep over North Island
Civil Defence advises people to stay inside and secure loose furniture items.

Greenpeace activists breach security at Taranaki port in Fonterra protest
Activists stopped a ship from unloading 30,000 tonnes of palm kernel.

'Absolutely devastated': Hay theft hits hard during Taranaki drought
Hundreds of hay bales were stolen from two properties in Taranaki.

Brendan Attrill wins Taranaki farm environment award
Third-generation farmer milks 350 cows on 163ha at Huinga, focusing on sustainability.

South Taranaki kura community rallies after 11 students injured in van crash
Three students remained in hospital on Thursday afternoon but all are expected to recover.

‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.

Tropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regions
Some parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said.

Students on sports trip in South Taranaki crash, 13 people injured
Hastings Rd is closed for a Serious Crash Unit examination.

‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.

Why this week’s rain won’t be enough to end NZ drought
Auckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.

‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecast
It has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.

'Predator': Ex 'vice-president' of NZ republic was serial sex offender
Bryan Ramage sexually and indecently abused three youngsters, repeatedly raping one.

Wildlife Act changes coming after court ruled Mt Messenger permit unlawful
Minister says changes will be targeted and narrow.

‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fire
The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.