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The couple transforming gravestones: 'It started through our loss; it wasn't a business plan'
When Dain and Susana Guttenbeil lost their child they realised there were few options for grieving families, so they created LifeStone.

Hoarder's house catches fire in Blenheim
The fire was 'a lot more complicated' because the house belonged to a hoarder, FENZ says.

Horder's house catches fire in Blenheim
The fire was 'a lot more complicated' because the house belonged to a hoarder, FENZ says.

Snow, gale winds and heavy rain lash country as spring blast moves north
It’s a snowy, rainy and windy start to the school holidays as a fast moving front makes its way up the country.

Radio 2 presenter to take on 'greatest ever distance' in Children in Need challenge
Owain Wyn Evans will cycle almost 400 miles, setting off from Glasgow and finishing in Cardiff.

Native bird hospital short on funds despite government cash injection
BirdCare Aotearoa is one of the six facilities involved in the Government's bird flu surveillance.

England secure win over New Zealand with last-gasp try
England extend their unbeaten run to 41 Tests after Zoe Harrison scores a try in overtime as the Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.

Russell wins despite late Verstappen challenge
Mercedes' George Russell holds off a late challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win an Azerbaijan Grand Prix enlivened by two late safety car periods.

Mystery of concrete ring 'solved after 30 years'
The concrete ring on the Suffolk coast has baffled people since 1993.

Judge asks Orange Order to postpone Drumcree parade as she urges parties to 'step back from the abyss'
Residents have applied to the High Court in Belfast to overturn the decision to allow a planned Orange Order parade on the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown.

Commerce Commission cracks down on cartels in public procurement
Chair Dr John Small said illegal bid-rigging was costing taxpayers around $360 million a year.

‘It would be wrong’: Ireland goalkeeper boycotts Israel clash
Gavin Bazunu leaves the squad ahead of two controversial UEFA Nations League matches.

Pedestrian dead after crash in Pukete
Police said they were called to the crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Church Road at around 9:45pm.

USA make small dent in Internationals’ lead at the Presidents Cup
Kiwi Ryan Fox sat out the morning session but is back for the foursomes.

Team New Zealand hang tough after another dramatic day in Naples
The Kiwis are nicely poised ahead of the final day of racing.

Where did the nickname 'Chippy' come from?: A road trip with Chris Hipkins
The Labour party leader opens up about his childhood road trips, DIY projects and what he wants his legacy to be in the latest episode of Power Steering.

England's Harrison scores last-gasp try to beat Black Ferns
Zoe Harrison scores last-gasp try as England defeat New Zealand at Allianz Stadium to avoid a second successive draw in the WXV Global Series.

Keep dancing: 100-year-old leads charity flash mob
Hundreds of people join Bernard Gilbert as he leads a dance in Worcester city centre.

Why bookshops are booming in the TikTok age
Proprietors explain why more independent bookshops are springing up in our towns and cities.

Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says
The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.