'Nice pat on the back': Race starter made Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
McGovern said it is also recognition for racing participants who work behind the scenes.
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Waikato-designed robots take over Fieldays
Machines to help horticulture industry and its struggles are being exhibited at Fieldays.
First-time buyers snap up $1m beach house in less than a week
Young family plan to make it their permanent home.
'Addiction by design': $11.5m gambled at the pokies in Hawke's Bay in three months
'It is like trying to stop eating chocolate but you have cupboards full of it.'
Jumps jockey crisis in NZ: Trainers call for pay rise amid shortage
'If they got paid more maybe we can lure more here from overseas.'
Small dog fatally mauled in Rotorua
Warning: Some viewers may find this video distressing: CCTV footage shows three large dogs chasing Maltipoo Marley moments before he was fatally mauled in Rotorua.
A Night with the Stars in Gisborne: Matariki tales and tunes take centre stage
Each singer in Gisborne show A Night with The Stars represents a Matariki star.
Dancing opportunities aplenty in Gisborne this weekend, and a piano recital
Dancing opportunities aplenty in Gisborne this weekend, and a piano recital.
$300k fine for safety breach underscores high stakes in roadworker protection
The Gisborne council is debating the high cost of road safety vs fines.
Gisborne welcomes world-renowned pianist Luu Hong Quang this Sunday
This will be his first time performing in Gisborne.
Cancer survivor and single mum of three speaks ahead of Dry July fundraiser
Celia Farnworth shares her ovarian cancer journey.
Wairoa horticulture graduates a milestone in trust's plans for economic growth
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa announces its first five horticulture cadet graduates.
‘Big changes coming’: What to expect this ski season
Your go-to guide on what to expect from Aotearoa’s biggest fields this season.
'Enormous': Illegal rural rubbish dumping rife
'We did witness a person attempting to drop off a couch.'
Gisborne council debates forestry levy and a higher rate to cover prosecution costs
Council debates forestry levy and a higher rate to cover prosecution costs.
Council chief: Strict forestry rules fail to protect Tairāwhiti soils
Tairāwhiti aims for sustainable land use amid erosion issues.
More of the same YMP's aim in Poverty Bay club hockey
Waituhi-GBHS is shaping up the as game of the weekend.
'Disappointed': Northlanders not impressed with EPA decision on continued use of Hi-Cane
Northlanders respond to EPA decision to allow Hi-Cane spray in kiwifruit orchards.
YMP go top of Gisborne Premier Grade table
Ten-goal win to YMP; champs Whāngārā OG given a fright.
Zonta Book Fair in Whangārei has new venue as call for donations goes out
Whangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair on again after new venue found.
'Now he's gone': Mother of baby Mustafa breaks silence over son's tragic death
'I love and miss you so much my boy.'
Coca-Cola, Canadian Club, Cody's... and a clandestine lab
Police allege the cans link the defendant to a clan lab in the lower Kaimai Ranges.
'He's done nothing wrong': Relative of fugitive Marokopa dad says police should leave him alone
"He’s getting the blame for everything now."
Fieldays exhibitors recognised for standout sites
With two days left of Fieldays, attendees might want to check out award-winning sites.
Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.
Top teen skateboarder stoked as council does a 180 on new skatepark
He dreams of being able to train and compete on a smooth surface in his hometown.
A recent survey found nurses are feeling burnt out and fearing for their lives
A survey revealed nurses are feeling burnt out as a result of assaults and abuse.
Family lawyer brutally attacked in court lift played dead in hope of survival
'I remember waking on the floor, yelling for help and being in real fear for my life.'
Top teen skateboard's hometown dream a step closer
Dante Temara talks about his dream for a new skatepark in Rotorua.
Hastings SPCA pleads for safe return of $15k donated horse float and trailer
Hastings SPCA has been dealt a massive blow.
Fieldays 2024 kicks off with special recognition
Fieldays 2024 is off to a good start, NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation said.
'We can't wait': Official opening date for Sarjeant
Gallery staff 'will take up residence' at the end of June.
Motorists warned to avoid area after crash critically injures one
Emergency services were alerted just before 1pm.
The Country at Fieldays: David Seymour announces farming review
David Seymour, Nicola Willis, David Fagan, Bruce Weir, Nadine Tunley, Mark de Lautour.