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From school leaver to forestry trailblazer: Young woman breaks barriers
'When people ask me where I work they’re always surprised and say, ‘That’s a manly job!''

‘Spotlight on exporters’: Bay of Plenty awards highlight achievements
The event returns after a hiatus, celebrating Bay of Plenty exporters.
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House fire rapidly spreading across two properties in Canterbury
Flames have lept across the boundary to a neighbouring home.

‘You just end up hating’: Homeowners fume over road crossing issues
Marlene Person said she watched a glass of water vibrating on the table.

‘Should I freeze eggs or embryos?’ Auckland woman shares first fertility appointment
There's a better chance of a baby with an embryo, 'but what if I meet Mr Right?'.
Wellington news

Ferry sailings cancelled due to large swells in Cook Strait
A southerly swell is expected to rise to 4m.

Wellington teen missing since last night has been found
Police previously said they were concerned for the teenager's wellbeing.

How an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre production
Ngahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.
Auckland News

Briscoes boss Rod Duke wants Government to ‘get their a** into gear’
Rod Duke hails achievement in a tough environment.

Man wanted after schoolgirl indecently assaulted on Auckland bus
Another passenger on the route 18 bus on Great North Rd intervened. Police now seek info.

Police sweep Auckland high school after ‘credible’ email threat, principal says
Waiuku College went into lockdown before 9am due to a credible threat.
Regional news

‘Spotlight on exporters’: Bay of Plenty awards highlight achievements
The event returns after a hiatus, celebrating Bay of Plenty exporters.

‘Not an early St Patrick’s Day’: Resident on dog poo bag antics
Woman's fence frequently ends up covered in green bags.

‘Not an early St Patrick’s Day’: Resident on dog poo bag antics
Woman's fence frequently ends up covered in green bags.

Kahurānaki for sale - Iwi and hapū look at options to buy ancestral maunga
'Everyone agrees it’s very important, so we’ll work through it all and see where we get.'

‘May the best man win’: Deputy to challenge Ngāti Kahungunu chair for top job
Thompson Hokianga has signalled his intention to run for the top spot on the board.

High school teacher who groomed two students can now be named
The Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.
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