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Police Minister condemns ‘disgusting and cowardly attack’ on frontline cop
A police officer was injured after being struck by a car in Huntly.
Farmer may sell up after repeated dog attacks on livestock
Wayne Johnston may sell his Northland block after recent dog attacks.
Overseas-born students driving roll growth in Rotorua
'We're getting an even spread of New Zealand-born and overseas-born students.'
Why fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students
'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'
Opinion: Memories of a leader – Dame Iritana’s enduring impact
At 86, Tāwhiwhirangi gave a bold interview amid a 2015 Kōhanga Reo spending controversy.
Cyclist dies after crash in Helena Bay, Northland
The road was closed while emergency services worked at the scene but has since reopened.
Stand and deliver: Aotearoa title on the line
More than 400 lawn bowlers roll into town for the Aotearoa Māori nationals.
‘A great mix of cultures’: Rotorua’s vibrant Waitangi Day festivities
The Waitangi Day event in Rotorua attracted up to 10,000 visitors.
Unity and aspiration: Thousands join Hawke’s Bay Waitangi celebrations
A Hīkoi of Unity was held near Clive, celebrating local Treaty signings.
'A reconnect for me': Thousands embrace Māori culture at event
Māori in the Moana unites the community through culture, music and workshops.
Creative arts funding applications now being taken
'We encourage you to have a look at the fund criteria,' Gisborne District Council says.
Photos: Waitangi Day dazzles as thousands gather to commemorate historic occasion
A dawn ceremony at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae started the day.
Waitangi Day: Māori, Government tensions persist over Treaty issues
Despite 185 years of Te Tiriti, the relationship still needs work, says Pita Tipene.
Hawke’s Bay biosecurity expert battles the baddies
Mediterranean fanworms and clubbed tunicates are common pests found.
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Watch: PM faces continued questions about his Waitangi Treaty Grounds absence
The Prime Minister's opted for Akaroa over Northland this year.
Waitangi Day celebrated with cultural diversity
Tauranga celebrates Waitangi Day with diverse cultures, music, and performances.
Midgets go big on Gisborne track
Baypark drivers Earl, Browne first and second in Away Series.
Watch: Dramatic cruise ship rescue by Northland helicopter crew
A cruise ship worker with a serious eye injury needed urgent hospital treatment.
Work starting soon on new home for Mareikura waka ama after cyclone devastation
Work starts on a proper base in Anzac Park for Mareikura Waka Ama club this March.
Howzat! Siblings embrace culture with Māori cricket selection
Sadie and Cohen Stewart are having a ball representing their iwi in Māori cricket.
Blues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend
A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.
Unity and history: Community marks Waitangi Day in Tauranga
Crowd celebrates Waitangi Day at Hopukiore despite light rain.
‘Plenty of concerns’: Residents vow to fight solar farm proposal near homes
Neighbours are planning to gather evidence - 'feelings don't mean as much as facts'.
Police seek public help after robbery at Havelock North dairy
Police have released details about a vehicle related to the alleged robbery.
Learn and earn: Rotorua expert leads 'unique' new Māori performing arts degree
Jamus Webster takes up role after nearly 30 years at Rotorua Boys' High School.
Police officer hit by vehicle, driver flees scene
The incident comes a month after policewoman Lyn Fleming was struck by a car and killed.
15-year-old leads historic hīkoi to forefront of Waitangi events
Karirikura Taipari, 15, says young people leading the hīkoi is helping pave the future way
Wine industry pioneer Peter Babich dies at 92
Babich had vision, integrity, and passion for his family and the wine industry.
Napier overnight and weekend urgent care services centralised at health centre, for now
Staff at health centre told nurse-led overnight service might be 'delivered differently'.
Yellowfin and a 92.2kg marlin dominate first day of Megafish
At least a dozen yellowfin weighed on the first day as 128 boats compete.
'Bit of a shock': Self-shedding ram sells for $24,500
It was the top price for a ram throughout the North and South Islands this year.
Kaitāia’s Bike and Hike Backpackers becoming apartments after local couple buy building
Kaitāia's Juan and Rachel Heemi are developing former backpackers into accommodation
From 6400 cars a day to 150: The future of existing routes when $820m highway opens
The impending $820m highway opening has raised questions about two alternate routes.