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How one policeman’s campaign changed a death-trap highway

Steven Knox joined the police to improve the roads after losing a close friend in a crash.

Gisborne farmer new president as Rural Women NZ count down to centenary

A 'committed advocate for women and New Zealand’s primary sector over many years'

Revealed: 15-year-old bootcamp participant’s alleged crime spree

He's facing five charges for alleged crimes over three days.

Unapologetic Hamilton councillor won't face further consequences for rant

Andrew Bydder was found to have breached code of conduct but won't apologise.

Rotorua triple murder accused pleads not guilty but won't go to trial until 2027

He is charged with killing Michelle Schiller, Jessie Currin and Glendon Currin.

Lost puppy found after three days after serious car accident

Dedicated search finds puppy after crash.

Taranaki festival's standout: Garry Starr brings joy and absurdity

REVIEW: Garry Starr delivers absurdity and laughter, redefining clowning.

'World's best coach' Gatland 'won't leave Wales'

Rob Howley defends Gatland, calling him 'the best coach in the world' despite 11 straight defeats.

A2 Milk rallies sharply on dividend news

Concerns about China cast a shadow over share price.

Didn't leave home for three years: Loneliness 'at epidemic levels' among pensioners in NZ

Loneliness among New Zealand's seniors is reaching epidemic levels, Age Concern says.

Holiday hotspot fish and chip shop ‘shocking’ locals with $4.50 scoops of chips

Unhappy customer says her serving averaged out to cost just over 13c per chip.

Shane Jones talks regional development, climate change and ignoring 'screeching voices'

'Climate change in my view, over the last regime, has been turned into a religion.'

Letters to the editor: Greenfield site better option for new pool complex

Opinion: Our readers have their say.

Opinion: How Treaty Principles Bill has the potential to honour Te Tiriti’s promises

OPINION: New Zealand can build a more inclusive and principled national identity.

Letters to the editor: Māori Battalion haka heard on battlefield

OPINION: Our readers have their say.

Dad describes evacuation as 'intense' wildfire threatened homes

Firefighters remain at the scene two days later dealing with flare-ups.

Man burst into home, pulled gun on woman and her son while demanding drugs

He fired a shot which flew past the son's head and through the TV.

Gang members warn of potential violence as new patch laws enforced

'I can't see this lasting unless they have a budget to lock fullas up in jail.'