Great Nepia missed out on all-white All Blacks
Bay-born fullback was arguably New Zealand rugby's first superstar.
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Rugby: Wanganui needs the mud in Marton preseason game
Team must experience wet weather rugby before the Heartland Championship begins.
Wider squad players get their shot in Masterton
Wanganui to also focus on shoring up backline defence.
Wanganui Under 20 and Under 18 rugby squads named
Under 20's looking to retain Hurricanes Youth Rugby Council title in Palmerston North.
Elderly patient's cancer missed for eight months
The IT flaw meant the patient's cancer went unchecked for eight months.
Rugby: Wanganui Under 20's big win to start HYRC Series
Having regular team mates in the forward pack lays foundation for big win on home soil.
Man charged after reports of shots fired at deer from moving vehicle
Police are praising a member of the public for raising the alarm.
The humble town with New Zealand's hottest property market
Home values in the town of 6800 people jumped more than 25 per cent over past year.
Dampervan: Mum's horror as rental rolls into lake with kids inside
A waka ama crew helped rescue four kids and dad.
Wild weather: Rain and winds cause flooding, power cuts
Petone Working Men's Club was one spot hit with flooding inside the bar.
Rovers grind down Stop Out in Napier
Napier City Rovers had to toil but eventually broke down Stop Out's resolve in Napier.
Army re-opening inquiry into fatal Unimog crash
Widow 'extremely surprised and pleased' at new crash inquiry news.
Booze ban lifted for lack of crime and disorder
No charges laid under bylaw but police say it has value
Trampers died before search was launched - coroner
Trampers died of hypothermia less than 1km from Alpha Hut in November 2016.
Couple arrested as police seize guns, drugs and cash
Two people due to appear in court in Masterton today.
Lord of the Fries set to open 13 NZ stores
Vegan fast food operator Lord of the Fries has big plans for a meat-free New Zealand.
Abstract artist Milan Mrkusich dies
The painter Milan Mrkusich, who was a pioneer abstract artist in New Zealand, has died.
More accolades: Wellington named most creative city in NZ
Wellington has been named the most creative city in New Zealand.
Local Focus: Planning for the future in Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston
After half a term, what does the mayor of South Wairarapa say. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Storm punishes with winds, rain and snow
Stormy weather for much of central New Zealand and South Island.
Half-way Mark: Masterton's building boom
Masterton is booming but faces challenges. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Home detention for meth dealer in poor health
Jamie Liu's health contributed to his sentence being reduced to home detention.
Russel Norman admits obstructing oil ship
The former Green Party co-leader swam in front of the ship as it searched for oil off NZ.
Raining purple poppies: Remember the animals
Bulls community make purple poppies for war animals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The small town with the strongest ANZAC tradition
ANZAC Day will again see Tinui's population explode. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The town with the strongest Anzac tradition
Anzac Day will again see Tinui's population explode. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The small town with the strongest ANZAC tradition
ANZAC Day will again see Tinui's population explode. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Trampers unprepared, inquest hears
Wife of one of the trampers had wanted to thank rescue teams and police
New CPR app can turn bystanders into lifesavers
Smartphone app alerts nearby CPR-trained people to a cardiac arrest.
Missing trampers stuck in bush until bad weather clears
Missing trampers will be winched from the Tararua Ranges when the weather clears.
$1.2m and nothing to show for it, report says
Local mayors disagree with a report saying Hutt City has gained no benefits from the fund.