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How did billionaire Chinese businessman Lin Lang end up exporting thoroughbred horses from New Zealand to China - and why has the lucrative business come to a halt?

More than 150 Ministry of Justice staff and contractors breached privacy rules in two years, and faced employment action for snooping in court records.

Contraceptive injections are being given to Kaimanawa wild horses to curb herd growth and take pressure off the rehoming programme.

In today's sports news - Alker wins again, Gujurat take IPL title, Forest back in Premier League and NZ beaten in sevens final.

Former champion jockey Lester Piggott, who won the Epsom Derby nine times and was widely considered one of the greatest riders of all time, has died at the age of 86, his family said on Sunday.

Waka Kotahi has confirmed that the old road which closed five years ago will not be reopened.

Analysis - The WHO's report on regulating cross-border alcohol marketing raises the alarm for countries like Australia and New Zealand, given their light touch towards alcohol advertising.

Waimate's iconic white horse on the hill has received an upgrade worth half-million dollars and now includes picnic areas, plantings and panoramic views of the district. Audio

Experienced gymnast Misha Koudinov continues to stamp his name in New Zealand's history books with his selection for a fifth Commonwealth Games.

Auckland's biggest supplier of sand for concrete has decided to lodge an appeal after Auckland Council rejected a bid to take more sand from Pakiri Beach.

Beauden Barrett cut a relaxed figure as he strolled in fashionably late to the post-match press conference at Eden Park last night, Jamie Wall writes. Video

A funeral for an unknown Central Otago gold miner will be held this morning.

Opinion - Many don't realise the immense craftwork that goes into the sound of a film despite New Zealand-made screen sound and music having receiving multiple awards, John Mckay writes.

In today's sports news - SVG scorches to two more wins, Kiwis both top 6 at latest IndyCar race and Irish star wins historic women's bout.

Interns who left Arise Church were given settlements, with one allegedly close to six figures, on the condition they did not speak ill of the congregation.

An animal shelter and charity has been cleaned out by thieves a second time, with the culprits taking short-supply building items.

Speed limits across the entire highway network in Hawke's Bay could be dropped, as well as in parts of its bordering regions.