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Trainers look to heavens before final Group 1s of the season
Clouds hang over some involved in Trentham's huge meeting on Saturday.
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She took up painting late in life - now she's got her first solo exhibition at age 73
'It’s good for older people to know that you can still be good as you get older.'
Long-term plan decides next mission for Omega Boy
Omega Boy jumps from a Tauranga Group 2 win to 2100m in the Awapuni Gold Cup.
The main roads where next tranche of average-speed cameras will be rolled out
The trial camera in Matakana has garnered $9000 in fines its first three months.
Driver who killed teen in speeding crash caught again at 190km/h in 'dangerous pattern'
Kevin Bishell caused the Taranaki crash that killed Olivia Keightley-Trigg, 18, in 2018.
Sixteen Kiwis almost $20k richer after Lotto Second Division draw – where were tickets sold?
The $15 million Powerball jackpot was not struck and will now roll over to $17m.
From Feilding to Whanganui: Where $2m homes are starting to appear
Analyst Nick Goodall says these top-end homes act as their own market.
Dual approach to healing: Rongoā Māori set to join prison health services
The estimated total cost of the service would be up to $9m over five years.
Revealed: The coaches tipped to work as Dave Rennie's assistants
Rennie plans a major shake-up of assistants, with few of Scott Robertson’s likely to stay.
'A man of mana': Ex-players share what it's like to play under Dave Rennie
Former players and coaches share what makes Dave Rennie the perfect candidate.
Charting the rise of Dave Rennie – from club rugby to head coach of the All Blacks
Rennie has coached grassroots club rugby, NPC, Super Rugby and now the All Blacks.
Even racing provides punters with value as superstars get day off
An upside-down racing weekend is the calm before next week's Champions Day storm.
Seventeen Kiwi rookies who could light up NRL in 2026
We look at 17 potential NRL debutants in 2026 who hail from New Zealand.
Hurricanes BBQ scrapped as Resene workers protest amid living wage row
'We are sick of Resene putting its profit into the Hurricanes rather than supporting us.'
Whanawhana dam feasibility study begins
The Whanawhana reservoir would store up to 27 million cubic metres of water.
Alice Soper: Big questions face Aupiki 2026 as Blues set the pace
ANALYSIS: Questions over the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season, which kicks off on June 13.
How New Zealand is helping war-torn Ukraine chase Olympic rugby dream
Two Ukraine rugby coaches treasured an experience of a lifetime in New Zealand recently.
Second priest at St Bede’s College was accused of sexual abuse by three complainants
Current rector Jon McDowall says the allegations are distressing and unacceptable.
Northland teen’s standout effort wins top Blue Light life skills award
Blue Light has run these NZ Defence Force camps for 14 years nationwide.
Fresh allegations against ex-priest at second Catholic college
Father Rowan Donoghue is already before the courts for six sex charges.
One dead after crash between cyclist and vehicle in Upper Hutt
A police spokesperson said the death will be referred to the Coroner.
Priest abused boys in NZ nearly 20 years ago, but church sent him overseas without notifying police
The Teaching Council has worked with police on the case since early 2025.
SH2 reopens after three-vehicle crash in Upper Hutt
Drivers are asked to be patient while congestion eases.
He took drama classes because his mates were. Now this Kiwi actor is starring in a hit Disney series
Albert Latailakepa has found international fame on Disney’s The Artful Dodger.
Stirling sports Upper Hutt targeted once again in late night robbery
Stirling sports Upper Hutt was targeted once again in a late night robbery. Video / Supplied
'Feel like I’m a prisoner': Owner sleeping in store after third burglary attempt in a year
Sund, a father of two young children, now sleeps in his sports shop out of fear.
Five arrested after failed Upper Hutt store break-in
The four youths and a 20-year-old man will appear in court on February 12.
Sir Peter Jackson in talks to build long-awaited Wellington movie museum
Officials have confirmed recent discussions with the movie mogul's people about the plan.
From last to contenders: Phoenix women chase first A-League playoff berth
The Phoenix sit second after 12 games, with the league's best attack and defence.
Shock result for punters as girl power rules in Wellington Cup
A Palmerston North mare completes a remarkable month for her sire Almanzor.