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Thousands have gathered at Tūrangawaewae marae for Māori King’s tangi and the announcement of the new Māori Queen. Video | Carson Bluck
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'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'
Watch Live: Kīngi Tūheitia tangi
Full coverage of the funeral proceedings for Kīngi Tūheitia. Video / Kiingitanga
The whakapapa of the 8 Māori monarchs of the Kīngitanga
The Kīngitanga movement was formed to unite Māori over land loss.
One dead in SH2 crash north of Gisborne
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Matawai Rd.
Kīngi Tūheitia's successor named: Māoridom, politicians react
Leaders are acknowledging Ngā Wai hono i te pō as the new leader of the Kīngitanga.
Truck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fire
Fire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.
'The face of renewal': Who is the new Māori Queen?
Ngā Wai hono i te pō has been anointed the new leader of the Kīngitanga.
‘We have to get them up to speed’ – extra lunchtime studies for NCEA tests
Schools have been running lunch and after-school revision to prepare students for NCEA.
Farming leader concerned over land and water changes
Changes include take & use of water, wetland construction & agricultural intensification.
'Struggling': Beekeepers expect to make a loss this season
'It’s tough at the moment but hopefully it can turn a corner at some stage.'
Finalists picked by popular vote, duplicate votes tossed out
Organisers name the finalists for each category.
Ngāwai Hono i te Pō Paki anointed as the new leader of the Kīngitanga
Ngāwai Hono i te Pō Paki carries her birthright in the Kīngitanga and becomes 8th monarch, continuing the direct line to the first Māori King. Video / NZ Herald
Kaitāia boxer Mea Motu in historic double world title fight in England
The Far North world champ has title unification bout in UK.
Death of Christchurch baby 'unexplained', police say
Police have given more information about a sudden death in Christchurch.
MSD cuts funding for charity working with emergency housing tenants
Emerge Aotearoa provides support for families in emergency housing.
'They buried their teeth into me': Walker attacked by three dogs
Man was left with some “gouges” on the top of his leg and bottom.
Comancheros gang pad stripped of branding days after whole chapter arrested
Police crackdown on gang, alleging Auckland-Christchurch drugs supply link.
Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes
The businesses owe unpaid taxes and loans, according to the IRD's statements of claim.
Dame Lisa Carrington in studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking
New Zealand's greatest Olympian joins Mike Hosking in studio to talk her success, what drives her to be the best and her venture into writing a kid's book. Video | Newstalk ZB
Tauranga dance studio represents NZ at worlds
Tauranga dance studio represented NZ at the world championships.
Māori King's tangi and Raygun speaks out | Focus Morning Bulletin September 5, 2024
Thousands gather at Tūrangawaewae Marae, pharmacies face shortages and Raygun breaks silence.
'It’s gutting': School wrestling uniforms stolen ahead of major competition
The competition takes place tomorrow - and the 30-strong team wants their gear back.
'Generation chair' splits Kāpiti's future: A call for climate action in council
The chair is split down the middle to represent action versus inaction.
Hamilton child homicide: Residents urged to keep an eye out for ‘white clothing’
Police are continuing their inquiries in the area, after the boy was killed on Sunday,
No rugby at AIMS Games for a young Nathan Harris
A former All Black played football for Te Puke Intermediate.
Steve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: Dr Death appears as witness
OPINION: Death – its mechanisms, its workings – was the only subject on Wednesday.
Mourners prepare to farewell Tūheitia, a monarch remembered for his ability to unite people
Today is te rā nehu – burial day – for Kīngi Tūheitia.
Paws out, claws out: The Cat of the Year is about to be crowned in Napier
'It’s not just for bred cats - domestics and companion cats can join as well.'
Watch: How the NZDF is helping feed mourners at Tūrangawaewae Marae
NZDF has mobilised 28 personnel to support the tangi of Kīngi Tūheitia.
Piera Hudson hits the accelerator again, after a ski injury that took 12 months to heal
'For the first time in my life, I missed skiing.'
Renowned organist Martin Setchell to perform in Waikanae next month
Setchell to play Bach, Handel, Guilmant, Fauré, and light-hearted opera and film music.