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Farmers being cautious with profits
Farmers are funneling strong payouts into debt repayment and on-farm upgrades.
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Judge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concerns
Judge Quentin Hix ruled Christopher Cooke's risk was tangible but not high enough.
Pedestrian rushed to hospital after being hit by vehicle in Te Anau
The incident happened outside a business around 8.45am.
Behind the scenes at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Distillery
Mary McRae’s legacy of distilling lives on at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Distillery.
Inside the alcohol monopoly of this NZ city and the power of the licensing trust
A 1944 vote created a trust that still blocks beer in supermarkets.
'I know how to wield a sword': EnableMe founder Hannah McQueen sets out to revolutionise NZ's health system
'If we do this properly, we’re going to change so many lives.'
Olympic silver medallist Nicole Shields calls time on high-performance career
Shields won silver in the women's team pursuit at Paris 2024.
From Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit
'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.
'Autumnal chill': Single-digit lows and mountain snow as temperatures tumble
Overnight temperatures will fall into the single digits in multiple South Island centres.
Gregor Paul: Hunt for ABs coach exposes NZR's broken high-performance system
OPINION: NZR is flying panel members to Dunedin and Japan to watch both coaches at work.
Have you seen Kevin? Police continue search for Southland man
The 62-year-old was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm last month.
Marketing company preyed on customers - including elderly woman with dementia
A liquidator is trying to stop direct debits after cold callers targeted customers.
Super Rugby takeaways: New rules, too much boot and the All Blacks bolters
New pace-boosting rules clashed with a tedious volume of kicking in key games.
'Gained his angel wings': Son of former All Black dies after health battle
Angus Ta'avao shared the news in an emotional post with family photos.
Contact raises $525m to fast-track renewable energy buildout
New funds will back a 200MW battery, Glorit solar and Tauhara 2 drilling.
Person airlifted to hospital after serious crash near Otago tourist beauty spot
The crash happened on Purakaunui Falls Rd.
Housing market softens in January as threat of rising rates looms
An economist warns that concern about rising interest rates may be a headwind.
Barter to bust-up: Farmers fall out over digger-for-grazing deal
The barter deal ended badly when one farmer sent the other a large bill.
Three injured, road closed following serious Gore crash
The accident was between a car and truck and trailer unit.
Highlanders stun All Blacks-laden Crusaders in Joseph's fairy-tale opener
A 40m Cam Millar penalty in the dying minutes sealed the 25-23 upset.
The Country at Southern Field Days
Luxon, D. Fagan, Bryce McKenzie, Bruce Weir, Vanessa Winning, Simon Beamish, Hamish McKay.
Damian McKenzie and Georgia O'Sullivan welcome first child
The couple had only gone public with the pregnancy on Instagram in October.
The team looming as Super Rugby's big movers
The Chiefs boast unrivalled depth as they chase a title defence.
Trixie, Scout, Trevor, Gordon, or Finn? Gore's iconic brown trout statue needs a name | Herald NOW
Voting is open to officially name Gore's trout, Gore Mayor Ben Bell joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Specialist school faces closure after 32 student assaults, parents fight to keep it open
The Govt-appointed commissioner at the school says officials need to give it a chance.
Super Rugby Selections: Which All Blacks are being rested for opening round?
Many new faces feature as the the Super Rugby teams have been named.
Star All Blacks lock ruled out of entire Highlanders season
Fabian Holland will also miss the All Blacks' three tests at home in July.
'Out of character': Police hold serious concerns for missing Southland farmer
Kevin Belling, 62, was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on January 9.
'Trading its head off': Queenstown hotel set for major upgrade as high-end tourist demand surges
IHG says Queenstown leisure demand has the hotel running near 90% most of the year.
Gregor Paul: What the new All Blacks coach will want to see in Super Rugby
Will Jordan's progress at fullback is pivotal to fixing the aerial issues.