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Children’s Commissioner calls for data on bullying in schools

PPTA president Chris Abercrombie admits there’s some “blind spots” in the current approach

What billionaire Jim Grenon’s media power play means for NZME

Spheria Asset Management, which owns 19% of the firm, backs Grenon's board shake-up plans.

Woman steals $1m from trust helping needy kids, splashes out on online gambling

When the bank became suspicious, she sent a reply pretending to be another employee.

Three to tango: Council pitching multi-council water delivery

'Time is going to go fast. We need to hear from you.'

'It’s still very new in NZ': Horses help transform lives in Ōropi

A Tauranga woman is using her own experience to help others with anxiety and depression.

‘Prepare for heat stress’: Extreme NZ hot streaks expected to rise

Scientists warn Hamilton's once-in-a-decade February heatwave is sign of what's to come.

William Dart: Young pianist shines as Manukau Symphony launches new season

The concert launched Manukau Symphony Orchestra’s 2025 season with ambition.

Number of Kiwis on benefit has jumped up by 22,000 - the size of these NZ towns

The minister says an increase was expected but an expert warns of tough times ahead.

Young Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm

“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."

‘Absolute miracle’: Hero hubby lifts car off wife after driver smashes into bedroom

The woman woke up to 'pressure on her chest' and thought she was 'going to die'.

Aftermath of car slamming into Canterbury house

A couple feel lucky to be alive after a car slammed into their house Rolleston. Video / Llewellyn Venter.

‘Surreal’: Community shaken by two Northland homicides

Two people died within 12 hours of each other after separate homicides in Northland.

Watch: Incredible pod of dolphins in Wellington Harbour

A huge pod of dolphins has been spotted in Wellington Harbour this weekend Video / Remy Thomassen / Carolyn Cal Scaddan

Nigel Latta was first told his cancer was ‘incurable’. He’s no longer terminally ill

Given six to 12 months at his first diagnosis, Latta now says he'll live for years.

One person killed, another critically hurt after fleeing driver crashes into two cars

The major Auckland road remains closed.

Dolphins and orcas delight Wellington as pods spotted near shore

Dolphins were seen around many of Wellington’s bays, thrilling onlookers.

Far North farmer battles feral dogs, urges pest species recognition

Farmer John Nilsson loses about 120 ewes and lambs to wild dogs each year.

Ōtūmoetai College prepares for 60th reunion celebration

The "Oats" 60th reunion is set for King’s Birthday Weekend.