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'Inexplicable': IPCA says police dropped fatal crash charge without reason
Tony Parahi died after a farmer turned in front of him, but the driver didn't face trial.

South Waikato highway to close for resurfacing work
From November 13, there are several daytime road closures south of Tokoroa.

Gardens galore for St Andrew's trail
Church's gardens and art event is back for another year and features up to 24 sites.

'Significant failure': Dairy farm fined $40k after effluent found in trout stream
A Bay of Plenty dairy farm and a director have admitted illegal discharge of contaminants.

Snacking into the summer season
Try this simple but delicious recipe for summer entertaining.

Unhappy meal: 7-year-old's call for vegetarian burgers at McDonald's
Toyesh said he would 'love to come to McDonald’s and eat [a burger] with my friends'.

Sam Cane hit with ban after World Cup final red card
Sam Cane will have to wait a bit longer to play for his new club.

Flooding possible as severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua
The watch is in place until 9pm.

Guy Fawkes: Nine fires likely to be linked to fireworks
All but one of these fires was last night.

A 'big holla' summer: Meet two Bay bands marking milestones at One Love 2024
Appearing on One Love a milestone for two Kiwi bands

Watch: Car rolls after three-vehicle crash on Paradise Valley Rd
The road was closed for a time.

Can you afford a crisis? 7 savvy savers' tips for building an emergency fund
Tips from a beneficiary saving $10 a week, a student with $39k at 22, and a $1m family.

Ukrainian Womad act compelled to address war
"The war has further affected our lives, and we are compelled to speak about it."

Blue Spring track closed over safety concerns
Popular walkway at Blue Spring near Putāruru will be closed for at least a year.

Crunch time: Best 'brain' foods to eat for NCEA exams plus top study tips
A nutritionist shares brain food recommendations as students gear up for exams.

Mark Lister: Are New Zealand shares heading towards an unwanted three-peat?
A first since the 1960s.

'My lungs collapsed... I thought I was going to die': Mum's horror health ordeal
'I couldn't get off the bed - I was [spending] 16 to 18 hours in bed. I can barely walk.'

Murupara marae upgrade opens doors to tourism opportunities
Tourism is providing a growing income stream for the marae.

'Once it’s gone, it’s gone': The risks of cities sprawling into farmland
OPINION: Yes, we need houses, but productive land is a precious and finite resource.

The chore war: How working couples can make peace on the home front
Some women feel they have to 'parent' their male partners, which is a 'turn-off'.

'Relieved' veteran MP flips seat; Luxon keen to get 'cracking', Ex-minister pushes for recount
'We don't want this to string out': Luxon says on coalition negotiations.

Deal's off: Emergency housing security firm sale falls over
Tiny Deane will face a final licensing authority hearing this month.

Te Pāti Māori picks up two extra seats in historic result
Te Pāti Māori is celebrating its most successful election result in its history.

Two arrests after shooting, gunpoint robbery in Bay of Plenty
Police say they hope the arrests will reassure the community.

Kāhu ki Rotorua: The story of the wharepuni Tuhoromatakaka
Tuhoromatakaka is the small whare puni standing in the heart of Te Whakarewarewa.

Support for National Park to restore ‘most beautiful name’
A three-month public consultation on the name change proposal will open on Tuesday.

Well-known dance instructor makes triumphant return to dance scene
"When you take a break and come back, you need to sharpen up."