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Oldest living All Black Bill McCaw dies
Bill McCaw played five tests and 27 games for the All Blacks.

Farm to forestry conversions: New rules, but do loopholes remain?
Federated Farmers is concerned that gaps could lead to further farm-to-forest conversions.

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

Search for missing hiker in Milford Sound
The man failed to return home yesterday evening, police say.

Moana Pasifika beat Highlanders in Dunedin thriller to keep playoff berth alive
Moana edged the Highlanders 34-29 in a nine-try heartbreaker for the hosts.

'A bloody disaster': Guy Williams on the interview that went completely wrong
The stand-up comedian has confronted some powerful people on his show New Zealand Today.

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.

Not done yet! How the Blues can make the quarter-finals
The defending champions sit third to last but they can't be ruled out just yet.

'Significant risk': NZR and former ABs star on dangers of new collision sport
Former rugby star emphasises need for safety measures to avoid head trauma.

Super Rugby teams: Chiefs lose All Black to injury
All the ins and outs ahead of the 12th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

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'.

'Exactly like a Canadian moose': Hikers report second Fiordland moose sighting this year
The unverified sighting has not been reported to DoC.

Phil Gifford: How Super Rugby 2025 is captivating fans again
OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific has been highly entertaining in 2025, with unexpected upsets.

Gregor Paul: Blues struggle to transition from champions to dynasty
OPINION: The southerners found their rhythm just as the Aucklanders slumped.

'Great white': Diver survives shark attack in Dusky Sound
The diver and his dive buddy say the shark involved was a great white.

'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projects
Mike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead

Why this rural town expects a big crowd at its special Anzac Day service
Between 500 and 600 people, including Australians, are expected to attend.

Super Rugby teams: All Blacks sensation returns as Chiefs receive mixed injury news
All the ins and outs ahead of the 11th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.