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Marsh attempting to teach old sprinting dog some new tricks
Mercurial may not be the force he once was but is well placed in Te Rapa's main sprint

'Needs to be killed': Gang president allegedly ordered fatal attack on fellow member
After nearly three weeks of evidence, counsel have begun delivering closing statements.

NZ no longer in a state of 'peak tractor'
New tractor registrations fell 17% to 1925, the lowest since mid-2001.

Peppa Pig comes to Hamilton for fun day out
Peppa Pig is touring New Zealand for the first time since 2018.

'He's been good': Wilson's vision for Jerricoop taking shape
English rider Joshua Parker will continue his partnership with Jerricoop.

Enraged 'mistress' kills innocent motorist while chasing man's wife over family photo
Widow: 'You took a man out of this world whose heart was all about making a difference.'

Popular Waikato walkway fully reopens after major upgrade
The reopening comes seven months behind the original schedule.

Trainer John Bell optimistic as Cleese resumes at Arawa Park
The gelding returns to racing at Arawa Park on Wednesday after a nine-month break.

Atmospheric river to swamp parts of northern NZ, flood-hit South Island braces for fresh deluge
Soldiers and Fire and Emergency rapid response teams are being sent to Tasman to help.

Waikato fighters clock up big title wins in Auckland
Among the winners were Francis Waitai and Sheilla Yama.

Waikato breeder's $1k mare turns first foal into stakes winner
Simon Lawson bought Mohegan Star for $1100 on Gavelhouse.

Man busted posting 19 packages containing MDMA, ketamine, 'meow meow'
Samuel Faiaoga Andrews, 36, helped package and distribute the drugs.

'He'll slowly lose everything': Parents share journey as 2yo battles incurable disorder
Landon Pahl was diagnosed with infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy shortly after he turned 2.

Dive company who found car with missing man’s body inside reveal steps in removal
'If we ever found this one, to definitely get hold of police.'

Further property sold in $100m+ Cook Property empire
Cook is selling a $100m-plus portfolio here, saying he has shifted to Sydney permanently.

'Pick up the pace': NZ needs faster progress on energy projects
Transpower highlights the need for more electricity generation amid declining gas.

One person dead after serious two-vehicle crash in Waipā District
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 11.25am.

Beetlegeuse triumphs at Ruakākā, tribute to Schick family tragedy
Beetlegeuse wore 10-year-old Jimmy Schick's favourite cap during the race.

Bob's small but mighty berry business
Bob Teal's orchard thrives on just 1.68 hectares in Cambridge.

How a poultry club became a lifelong passion
Fiona Taylor joined the Waikato Poultry and Pigeon Club and became a judge and steward.

Family beg for news of missing teen who vanished from Auckland mall
The teenager was last seen at the LynnMall Shopping Centre in West Auckland on Wednesday.