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RSE worker dies in house fire at Riwaka orchard
"We are providing support to our staff and will cooperate fully with the authorities," the orchard owner says.
Who said women over 50 had to be invisible?
Midlife women used to be thought of as fading from public view, but perhaps they're just moving into stealth mode.
What you should plant now for a blooming summer garden
Pick something you enjoy and start with the easy ones, says self-taught cut flower specialist Olivia McCord.
School class numbers cut by half after E.coli outbreak at camp
The school noticed more children than usual suffering from car sickness on the trip back, but didn't realise there was a gastroenteritis outbreak until parents started to phone in absences.
Reviving black tapa - traditionally reserved for Tongan royalty
In 1953 Queen Sālote of Tonga visited England for Queen Elizabeth the Second's Coronation. The visit is remembered in a large black tapa work - a royal Tongan specialty.
Who are this year's Arts Foundation Laureates?
Eight visionary artists have been announced as 2025 Laureate recipients as the Arts Foundation celebrates 25 years.
'A necessary evil': Councillor on working with Wayne Brown again
Manukau councillor Lotu Fuli did not mince her words about how she felt working with re-elected Auckland mayor Wayne Brown again.
Firefighters walk off the job in pay, staffing dispute
FENZ says the firefighters union is putting the public at risk, while the union is accusing FENZ of gambling with safety.
Two weeks after fatal fire, police still have no suspects
Emergency services responded to the suspicious house fire where a father and son were killed.
Review: Famous Last Words reveals Jane Goodall's final message
Dr Jane Goodall's final words are shared in this interview on Netflix, filmed a few months before her death.
Would a stricter dress code bring political order?
The clothing of our politicians has become increasingly casual in recent years.
Babies at Gloriavale silenced by having mouths, noses covered
Formal warnings issued by Police and Oranga Tamariki to two people at the Christian community over the practice.
Six people hospitalised after drinking water at campground
At least 10 others fell ill after contamination of a private drinking water supply at the Canterbury campground.
Inside the mind of the Massey murderer: 'It's not my fault'
Kanwarpal Singh stalked Zana Yaqubi for years, then killed her. Now, he wants an apology.
'Humble, dedicated, passionate': MPs remember Jim Bolger
Christopher Luxon praised the former PM's innate sense of fairness as he led the tributes in Parliament.
Almost half of Te Papa's management roles could be axed
Last week the national museum announced plans for a two-stage process in an effort to cut costs.
Armed police patrol near college after woman found dead in home
Tararua College's principal said armed officers were in the area.
Police officer fights man in burning garage while boots are ablaze
Sergeant Richard Bracey and Constable Friederike Faber were honoured at the annual Police Association conference.
What do I do when someone at work is annoying, or a bully?
While you can choose your job, you can't choose who you work with.
