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New veterans support hub launched
WeServed.nz pulls together 30 organisations for veterans seeking help

Fifth of Kiwis suffer persistent pain
Many who have persistent pain struggle to get adequate help.

NZ scientist: Oz fires a climate change wake-up call
Fires raging in Queensland are a wake-up call over climate change, NZ scientist says.

When happy and peace make 'happeace'
Developer blends blissed-out words to propose name for "Happeace" lane in Titirangi.

Sex worker killer loses appeal
Appeal judges reject Sainey Marong's claims of insanity.

Kiwi airman's fiery wartime crash
North Aucklander Alan Rhodes' bomber aircraft crashed and burned in Britain.

Call for trampoline safety clampdown
Experts concerned about trampoline injuries call for new safety standard.

Army might be needed to help with Northland meningococcal vaccine programme
The army could be called in to help run dozens of meningococcal vaccine clinics.

Don't let it rain on our parade
Heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.

'Auckland' greenstone found near Kiwi war base
English dig unearths greenstone that may have been wartime New Zealander's.

Seven injured in State Highway 1 crash
One person has been flown to hospital after being seriously injured in a highway crash.

Social service agencies dealing with 'avalanche of traumatised children'
Rachel Rose speaks with the agencies responding to domestic violence in Whanganui

Re-enactment of women's historic vote dash
Next Wednesday is the 125th of women's first voting to choose New Zealand MPs.

Meet the mite tackling our worst weed problem
The mite to fight the country's most prolific weed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ian McKelvie: Betrayal was attempt to undermine party leadership
Rangitikei MP Ian McKelvie - political leanings aside, we all want the best for NZ.

Heart attack survivor's message to men: Get an annual health check
Eight men die of preventable causes in New Zealand every day.

Teacher denies dealing P
Christchurch teacher faces charges of dealing meth granted interim name suppression

Bamber's mum holds back tears as driver finally recognised at home
The kid from Jerusalem up the Whanganui River who won Le Mans and conquered the world.

Repairing rifts: New twist in the bitter split in Jonah Lomu's family
The rift between Jonah Lomu's family and his widow has been laid to rest.

Ardern keen to make a difference during PNG stay
When the PM first visited PNG in 2013, she was not an international icon for feminism.

$750m rich-lister defends helipad plans - as new battle takes off
Auckland Council has "issues" with construction of boatshed helipad at Rod Duke mansion.

Former mansion of NZ motorsport legend Bruce McLaren up for sale
Bruce McLaren built the Surrey stately home at the height of his racing fame.

Vegan Māori challenges dismal health stats
Keynote speaker at Vegan Expo concerned about Māori health outcomes, writes Peter Shand.

CTV legal row in High Court
The decision to drop action against the CTV Building's design firm boss is back in court.

Large scrub fire in Hawke's Bay wine country near Hastings
Ten fire engines and a command unit are fighting the blaze and a helicopter is on standby.

More New Zealanders prefer clicks to cliques
Kiwis choose online chat groups for community support ahead of religion, sport.

Jacinda Ardern set for an Apec like no other
Security tight as Papua New Guinea locals take to streets ahead of world leaders' visit.

Kiwi's wartime existence at the 'Ellerslie of Berlin'
Civilian prisoners of war in 1914-18 Germany permitted to develop rich cultural life

Auckland swastika display 'grossly inappropriate'
Swastika removed after causing offence to Holocaust remembrance group.