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A farmer no longer has to travel for treatment after a hospital adapted a machine to treat his condition.

A hearing is being held on Tuesday over extending contracts for seven motels for another 12 months. Audio

"We've had a rough time over the last 12 months. At a time like this, the opening of Te Ara Mangawhero is much needed," the district's mayor says.

A round-up of news and sports in brief from arond the region, including over 100 illegal fish aggregating devices (FADs) found in the waters of Palau.

Hundreds of people across three regions will be responding to the aftermath of a major Alpine Fault quake in a civil defence exercise this week.

A tourism operator says a drop in cruise passengers could have a significant impact on his bottom line over the next few months.

The Republican candidate is "so unpredictable" and doesn't make decisions "based on strong facts or science", an international relations expert says.

The mayor says it's a waste of ratepayers' money, with less than half of viewers feeling more optimistic about Auckland.

The industry is warning millions of dollars and thousands of jobs could be in jeopardy as it grapples with high costs and regulations. Audio

Te Ipukarea Society wants to see that consultation is held with the public to find out how people would feel about such regulations.

Fifty-one percent of New Zealand's exports to the Middle East region will now be tariff free on signing. Audio

About 1011 cruise ships visited in a year, with Auckland receiving the biggest piece of the pie.

The casino company says it's still battling the odds with revenue dampened by the slow economy, with another hit in prospect, as dividends remain off the table for now.

The International Antarctic Centre at Christchurch Airport has been bought by the family that owns the local Willowbank wildlife reserve.

The annual celebration of culture kicks off this weekend in West Auckland.

New Zealand's top basketball competitions are expanding to feature two teams from India next year.

Under-fire freedom campers say they do support local businesses on their travels.

A Kiwi juggler, an empowering marathon and a new cookbook about traditional Māori gathering and feasting are among this week's feel-good stories.

Patrick Rata, New Zealand's High Commissioner to India, rides an electric rickshaw, enjoys street food, and speaks Hindi in the video series Dil se Dilli (Delhi from the heart).

We're a nation of two thin and windy islands with mountains galore. Things are bound to get bumpy.

We've heard a lot about productivity recently. But what is it, and why does it matter?

The region's inclusion in a prestigous list is a "huge opportunity" for the region, Ngaire Sullivan says. Audio