Crash victim named plus other news in brief
Police have named the man who died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 3 at Kaitoke
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Letters: Council's road to inclusivity
When made aware by this newspaper of the decision, I was somewhat dumbfounded.
Big Science: Are Pacific people predisposed to gout?
Can higher rates of gout and type 2 diabetes in Pacific people be put down to evolution?
Māori babies five times more likely to be uplifted - report
It's part of a review into how to keep more Māori babies in the care of their whānau.
'Bitter battle' for control of marae ends in tenant's eviction
The marae, chaired by Dr Lance O'Sullivan, has been fighting to evict the man for months.
Bill offers chance to clarify karakia in schools
Education bill set to revive questions around karakia in schools.
Māori water rights case aims to stop water bottlers
Govt maintains that no one owns water but Maanu Paul plans to challenge that view.
Best of 2019: Can Che Wilson save the Māori Party?
Che Wilson already has a view on whether the Māori Party should work with National again.
City zones thousands of properties as 'culturally significant' to Māori
Council says move is 'relatively benign' as long as there's no threat to cultural values.
Pouroto Ngaropo: Māori world view important in Ōwairaka tree debate
Comment: Ngāti Awa Ki te Awa O Te Atua supports the campaign to retain all hillside trees.
Best of 2019: The increasingly nasty comments we can't ignore about NZ immigration
Jarrod Gilbert: We need to have an honest conversation about immigration.
Best of 2019: Tariana Turia: Euthanasia would undermine whānau values
Comment: Euthanasia undermines the role of family in Māori life.
Comment: Why councillor should apologise over street naming gaffe
Comment: The "naming" incident at the council deserves our attention and concern.
Chance to mark 150th anniversary of departure of imperial troops
This month marks 150 years since the last British troops left Whanganui.
Watch: Surprise haka performed at funeral of Sydney firefighter
Firefighter Andrew O'Dwyer's brigade workmates requested a haka - and they got one.
Kiwi literary giant Dick Scott dies
Important New Zealand historian Dick Scott who cast light on the history of Parihaka dies.
Letters: Councillor berated for comments
There'll be no equality for Māori until councillors can see beyond their own monoculture.
Best of 2019: Baby great white shark smallest recorded in NZ
Baby great white shark a rare find on Northland's 90 Mile Beach delights shark experts.
Letters: Claims of racism off mark
This has nothing to do with racism. Iwi spokesman Mair is possibly a bit too thin-skinned.
Letters: Expect rubbish over EOLC Act
Despite scaremongers against death with dignity, the silent majority will prevail.
Hawera youth advocate awarded QSM
"Uncle Sandy" Parata has been awarded a QSM for services to Māori, youth and health.
Local Focus: The lake getting weired
Saving Whakakī, the lake that's sometimes an estuary. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
Northland heritage champion retires
Heritage buff Heather Ayrton has made a bit of history herself over the years.
Northland man's unusual gift for PM inspires art show
Owen Kingi's gift included six sheep carcasses, corn, watermelons and sacks of potatoes.
Land owners block vehicle access to beach amid 'hoon' concerns
Waikato Bay, next to Maitai Bay on Karikari Peninsula, is a popular boat-launching spot.
Letters: Skin-deep prejudices
The video record reveals yet another debate lacking in leadership and going off the rails.
Hapu irate at breaches of rāhui at Mermaid Pools
Hāpu to seek police help in enforcing a rāhui over the Mermaid Pools.
Letters: Thoughts on Majestic Square
Relocate the Peter Snell statue to Majestic Square. It's too far from the madding crowd.
Teuila Fuatai: Understanding Ihumātao dispute a victory for Soul
COMMENT: For myself, the Ihumātao protest and its leaders are the news story of 2019.
Far North iwi replaces vandalised pou
Te Rarawa repairs, recarves and repaints pou which are re-installed in a dawn ceremony.
Dragons and taniwha – 50 years an artist carver
Exhibition celebrates New Zealand's first professional contemporary artist carver of bone
Drop bowel cancer screening age: Nats
The Ministry of Health is considering the change but no decision has been made.