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Cameron Houston's lengthy ADHD diagnosis inspired him to find his own solution.

Parades, music and memories will mark Takapau's 150th anniversary.

The male that crawled into a suburban Napier home is seeking a girlfriend, expert says.

Crystal Fraser has launched a petition over a lack of a bus service to Hastings.

'Positive doesn’t mean ignoring our problems. It means believing we can get through them.'

A homekill business says current regulations are restrictive and hard to make sense of.

'At first we thought it was a hoax, then we thought it was for the Wallingford in the UK.'

'They thought the mountains were coming to engulf them.'

Constable Nyge Walker swam through a rip to rescue a teen at Pourerere Beach.

The Upper Mōhaka Rodeo Club has ridden its final ride.

X Factor Australia winner Reece Mastin was catapulted to fame at age 16.

'His genetics are going to influence our stud for years to come.'

'We have had to turn down more work than we have been able to accept.'

Angler Charlie Laird is used to catching trout, now he has to figure out grayling.

Police are launching a campaign on the road after a 'horrendous' 18 months.

'Nepalese from all across the world, wherever they are, they are all together now.'

Suzanne Jordan cared for the community; now she needs help in her terminal cancer battle.

The 71-year-old powerlifter began his fitness journey after a health scare with his heart.

'We just deal with it, with Pamol.'

Firefighters say the ground gave way around the man and he tumbled down through trees.

'I’m not trying to chase followers ... it’s just putting up what we do.'

Councillors decide to spend $100k to test if repairing bridge is feasible, affordable.

'It’s not a celebration, we shouldn’t be here at all.'

Renate Haveman doesn't need to sedate animals because they enjoy it so much.

Insurance 'will not cover future floods' unless Omakere Hall is lifted above flood line.

'I’m just an opportunist; I thought I’m not going to let this slip out of my fingers.'

Craig Little says emergency services were stretched and high tide was coming.

It's rural, it's high needs, with a clinic just waiting to be permanently staffed.

Fed-up neighbour says boy racers are still trying to claim 'we are not hurting anyone'.

The Veerkamps live off a daily budget of $150 to cover accommodation, food and transport.

Authority says case demonstrates a 'real concern' that rural hotels need to take note of.