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Opinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions

Both clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.

Belle of the ball: Shop owner gives away formal dresses and suits to high schoolers

Belle Ward didn't go to her school ball because she couldn't afford it.

'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near you

Drone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.

Luxon visits a great wall in China – and it has a message for him

The Prime Minister got a rundown on what Chinese tourists want on day one of his visit.

'It could save your house': Family’s safety warning after ‘worst nightmare’ fire

A Givealittle page to support the whānau had raised just over $19,000 in seven days.

'A let-down': Iwi challenges DoC, minister over ski field deals

They allege the Crown ignored Treaty obligations by not engaging with them.

Family selling their ski chalet to get better parking spot for their plane

Waikato couple built luxury A-frame in National Park.

Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus

A live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.

Police warn gangs after major drug operation

Police arrested 20 Greazy Dogs members over alleged meth crimes in Bay of Plenty.

'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feet

Mark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.

Alleged Napier pharmacy burglar caught, stolen fragrances returned to store

Similar products were taken in the two other raids, and in break-ins at two other stores.

Truck containing contaminated asbestos rolls, blocking Waikato Expressway

'The Expressway will reopen once the clean-up is complete, which may take a few hours.'

On The Up: 'Pacific's Strongest' - Dannevirke man drags Samoan bus down the road by himself

Jarna Mihaere weighs 165kg, and he needed all of that.

Baby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered again

Donovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.

Police raid Greazy Dogs gang: Claim 'significant blow' with five arrests, $1.5m assets seized

Five members and associates of motorcycle gang charged with meth offences.

Māori Millionaire: Kahukura Boynton plans to make her first million by 25

Māori Millionaire shows that small habits can lead to big change.

'Just having a breather': Volcanic plume prompts social media buzz

A large plume above Whakaari/White Island prompted questions.

Silence of the fans: Chiefs supporters told to leave cowbells at home

Crusaders boss says cowbells will be melted down at the gate.