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Mother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'
“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector."

Muttonbirding: 'It's a part of who we are'
Daniel Tarrant is harvesting tītī on Rakiura's tītī islands.

Mother's Day: What we miss when our children leave home
Jane Phare compares notes with other mums on the trauma of children leaving the nest.

How coaching changes could shift the balance in ANZ Premiership
Donnell Wallam joins the Mystics from the Queensland Firebirds as a key shooter.

'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes
Protests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.

Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.

First look: Inside stage one of new Wānaka retirement village
Nothing for under $1m here: the starting point is $1.24m, but prices go up to $4.5m.

Ten Lotto players win nearly $24k each – find out where the tickets were sold
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $10 million on Saturday.

Rotorua drivers hit with month's parking fees in one day
The council has apologised for any 'short-term inconvenience' the issue caused.

Pet dog Mike found starved to death in kennel, tethered by rusty chain
The owner said he knew his dog was unwell but couldn't afford to get him checked.

'Daddy's girl': Te Anau character crushed in fatal workplace accident
Lynda Kelly, 63, has been remembered for her care and compassion.

Weather woes easing: 'Plenty of sunshine' forecast to bring relief to NZ
Heavy rain and winds are easing across Aotearoa this weekend.

Fatal workplace accident at transfer station
The transfer station will remain closed until at least Monday.

‘State-house boy from Naenae’ to property magnate: Sir Bob Jones' colourful, controversial life
He didn’t suffer fools, loved boxing, smoked a pipe and liked to buy buildings on corners.

Media Insider: Shortland St's new Casualty; RNZ show's gender trouble; Polkinghorne in a book
Plus TVNZ's new Europe correspondent revealed.

Nine Lotto players win over $24k each – where were the tickets sold?
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $6 million on Saturday.

Netball archive uncovers rich history
How a storage locker is reshaping New Zealand's netball history.

Cuts to ICU beds at new Dunedin Hospital 'latest broken promise'
The new facility will open with 20 ICU beds, down from the planned 30.

From church hymns to country hits: The rise of TheWesternGuide
Aaron Pulemagafa found success with songs 'Pe Moni Ea' and 'Siva Mai'.

First XV wrap: Tauranga Boys' dish out a Grammar lesson in historic win
The win marks Tauranga's largest margin in their rivalry's history.

A dozen Lotto players win over $20k each – where the lucky tickets were sold
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $5 million on Wednesday.