What Kiwis talked about most on Facebook in 2017
One big event was talked about more in New Zealand than the country it happened in.
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Andrew Little says people saying they're bound for NZ don't know where it is
MFAT officials told MPs the Manus standoff had not damaged relations with Australia
Gastro outbreak on Ovation of the Seas leaves 200 ill
The ship is due to visit New Zealand on its next cruise this week.
Teenagers support their community
AC Army students are packing lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Teen samaritans supporting their community
AC Army students are packing school lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Community hub to regenerate Katikati CBD
The $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Community hub to regenerate Katikati CBD
The $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Leighton to retire after generation at the mic
Departing broadcaster spans generation of revolution in radio.
Foreign rest home workers face expulsion
Report calls for change to "unjust" migrant worker visa rules
Gun shop urges parents to buy rifles for kids
Parents object to promotion urging parents to buy air rifles for children
Big Four banking probe could hurt
In the short run, the collateral damage could hurt Australians.
Dedicated dad's big Harry Styles bill
David McCorkindale isn't a Harry Styles fan. But he's a Jayde McCorkindale fan.
Local Focus: How much tech should there be in schools?
New Zealand kids average 4-6 hours of tech a day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: How much tech should there be in schools?
New Zealand kids average 4-6 hours of technology a day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Adventure 'in my DNA' - rescued sailor
Rescued sailor heading out on classic yacht Waitangi
Local Focus: Small school, big success
Waioweka creates incredible kapa haka kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours
Local Focus: Harold the Giraffe lady wins her own prize
Astrid Martin has worked with over 50,000 local schoolkids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Harold the Giraffe lady wins her own prize
Astrid Martin worked with over 50,000 local schoolkids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hillside city homes chosen in House of the Year
Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.
Put sugar levels on the label, say advocates
It is too easy to eat too much sugar unwittingly without labelling, advocates say.
Where crystals are becoming a calling
Women left council to start natural health businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From council to crystals
Two women left local government to start natural health businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Families upset at Erebus delay
Families want a national Mt Erebus disaster memorial built before 2019's 40th anniversary.
Patchy drizzle making way for fine days
This week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms
Sailor tells of surviving sinking
The swells were huge when the solo sailor knew he'd have to take his chances in the ocean.
Riders sick of dangerous drivers march for change
More than half of horse riders marching said they'd had a near-miss - or even been hit.
Orion on its way to help rescue yachtsman
Heavy seas have forced the delay of the rescue attempt.
Ardern 'not dissuaded' on Manus stand
Ardern refused to back down on Manus Island, saying she had to do what was right.
Suspected broken ankle for pitch invader
Police were pleased with behaviour at the match, but two fans made bad decisions.