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Waikato ATV fatal crash: 10-year-old Jimmy Schick killed, family’s heartfelt tribute for dearly loved son
The schoolboy dreamed of one day stepping into the family thoroughbred business.

Police rescue runaway horse in Flat Bush, Auckland
The runaway horse was spotted by a member of the public in Flat Bush.

Is the South Island still free of 'pond weed' hornwort? Cantabrians on alert
The invasive freshwater weed that is widespread in the North Island was eradicated in the South Island 12 years ago. But it's been spotted for sale online from Christchurch.

Liam Lawson's new ‘obsession’ to distract from the pressures of F1
It’s been the toughest start to the F1 season for Liam Lawson, but he has found a new way to disconnect from his struggles behind the wheel.

Horse on the loose prompts police response in east Auckland
Officers were called to Flat Bush after a member of the public reported seeing a horse galloping along the street.

Conservation efforts boost numbers of rare coastal birds in Taranaki
Community-based trapping efforts are being credited with vulnerable coastal birds - the tuturiwhatu (Northern New Zealand dotterel) and oi (grey-faced petrel) - extending their range and returning in increasing numbers to Taranaki.

‘Outlight lies’: When is a pay cut not a pay cut?
ANALYSIS: National and Labour have been calling each other liars and gas lighters as they battle to control the narrative over the rushed changes to pay equity legislation.

Protected bird euthanised after found with shotgun pellet injury
Recently, Auckland Zoo put down an Antipodean albatross. Now another bird was put down.

National, Labour clash over who's lying about pay equity changes
Labour's been calling the move a pay cut, but National says that's a lie.

Gartner outlines six key trends shaping global cloud adoption
Gartner forecasts that by 2029, AI will consume 50% of cloud resources and digital sovereignty and sustainability will reshape global cloud strategies.

Anthony Daniel named Managing Director for ANZ at WatchGuard
Anthony Daniel has been promoted to Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands at WatchGuard Technologies, following strong regional growth.

'Once-in-a-lifetime' cow inducted to hall of fame
One of New Zealand's most successful cows, producing eggs that spawned more than 111 direct offspring, has been inducted into the Livestock Improvement Corporation's prestigious hall of fame.

The exclusive club Chris Wood just joined and the big names who never made it
The All Whites striker scored his 20th goal of the season for Nottinggam Forest last weekend – a milestone managed by a select few.

‘Incredibly sad’: Family of boy killed in ATV crash speak of ‘devastating loss’
Jimmy Schick, 10, died when an ATV he was riding on rolled down a bank. His father Rodney was also injured and faces a “long road” to recovery.

Man arrested after woman robbed of pizzas at knifepoint in central Auckland
The incident occurred about 9pm on Mayoral Drive, where the woman was walking to her accommodation after purchasing pizzas.

Nyet this time for space ball collector
When the Soviet Kosmos 482 crashed to Earth this month, Lloyd Esler already had a piece of the action.

Rotorua’s Nicky Harris takes on Coastguard swim challenge after partner’s drowning
Her team has raised over $3700 for Coastguard, surpassing their $2000 goal.

Forest & Bird critical of government move to protect elk in Fiordland National Park
Forest & Bird chief executive says, “What’s next? A sanctuary for stoats?”

IPL: Kiwis allowed to choose if they want to return to India as restart confirmed amid Pakistan conflict
The Indian Twenty20 league will resume on May 17.

PNG Lewas have ODI status until 2029
Papua New Guinea's women's cricket team, the Lewas, have full one-day international status for the next international cricket cycle.