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Sarie Morton named as Matamata College student killed after being struck by train
Sarie Morton's mum says she is still processing the loss of her daughter, who suffered critical injuries after being struck by a freight train ouside Matamata College.

Dannevirke High School cooking up its own, tasty school lunches
Amid the horror stories of school lunches too hot to handle and inedible School Lunch Collective meals, some schools are going it alone.

Christchurch businesses accused of using suburban streets as parking lots
The battle over parking forces customers and staff to park miles away, say business owners. “By the time they walk to us they are gasping for a cup of tea.”

Labour MP’s $53,000 pay cut after promotion
The Labour Party reshuffle has hit a few MPs in the pocket, and another is grieving over a lost portfolio.

Pasifika Sipoti for 13 March
A round-up of sports news from around the region.

man suspected of burning six Masterton churches getting help to hide, police say
Police are looking for 44-year-old Michael Kane McRae.

Infrastructure summit: Italian business among potential bidders for building Northland Expressway
Some attendees are already showing strong interest in the government's plans for Public Private partnerships, the Finance Minister says.

Whanau Ora changes puts decade of relationship building at risk - commissioning agency chair
Chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait said they only received verbal confirmation of the commissioning agency changes.

White House about to get a masterclass in Kremlin diplomacy
Analysis - The arguments are well rehearsed, and now must meet reality.

Kaiapoi bridge upgrade to proceed thanks to bequest
The Williams Street bridge over the Kaiapoi River is set for a facelift after a local community advocate left a large donation in his will.

Three women competing to be crowned first female National Excavator Operator
In its 31-year history a woman has never made it to the finals.

Black Ferns centre switches to Aussie Rules
Former Black Fern Grace Brooker signs with Australian Football League club ahead of AFLW season.

Girl killed in train accident in Matamata had just started high school
Sarie Morton, 13, was hit by a train on Wednesday afternoon and died at the scene.

Staffer warned after another possum found in water supply
The Tararua District Council didn’t issue a boil-water notice over the latest incident, the third time a dead possum had been found in Woodville’s water supply.

Preparation course aims to support students in life, study, and culture
An Auckland-based associate professor says there is value in programmes that honour cultural diversity.

Dead possum in Woodville water supply leads to written warning for council employee
An employee at Tararua District Council has received a written warning from the Water Services Authority, Taumata Arowai, after failing to report a dead possum in the drinking water at Woodville.

Right to repair is not a danger
Right To Repair could kill you... at least that's what one trade group is saying here in New Zealand. I say BS!

Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies
As AI reshapes the business landscape, Employment Hero emphasises embedding AI into operations, urging firms to adapt or risk losing out on future success.

Champions League drama as Atletico denied penalty after costly slip in defeat to bitter rivals
Julian Alvarez thought he had scored but the penalty was disallowed because the ball struck his right foot twice.

Man’s plea after stubbed toes led to life-altering amputation
Robert Bunch’s dream of a new life in New Zealand was thrown into doubt when an everyday incident led to blood clots, surgeries and eventually amputation.