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Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Hypothermia, drinking suspected cause of Lake Taupō deaths - mayor
Taupo Mayor says "it's so unusual two would die together".
Bay of Plenty man avoids prison for manslaughter charge
Kawerau man sentenced to home detention after manslaughter of his father-in-law.
Surviving and thriving: Covid-19 funding a 'lifesaver' for Bay businesses
Nearly 1000 businesses have made use of the Covid-19 funding to access expert advice.
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
Local Focus: Candidates turn to young voters to deliver special Civics lesson
Senior students put candidates on the spot in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Mauao records 800,000 visits to summit last year. Should we let the mountain rest?
Thousands reach the summit of Mount Maunganui daily, but a day of rest is important.
Driver killed in crash on SH35 in Te Araroa
A person has died in a single-vehicle crash early this morning.
Police move to seize $10m and 15 properties from meth trafficker
The move comes after 4-year probe into assets of Singaporean man arrested in Gisborne.
'It's certainly unethical': Woman with bleeding condition detained in managed isolation
She was due to leave managed isolation today
Local Focus: Lessons for councillors as BOP candidates face Pāpāmoa ratepayers
Candidates front the local ratepayers group. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Where you go, I go': After 66 years, couple die only minutes apart
Kevin and Maureen Gallagher always knew they would be together until the end.
A falcon with a heart: Kārearea adopts ducklings
A New Zealand Falcon has been spotted exhibiting some very unusual behaviour.
Local Focus: Rotorua's Memorial Drive closure causing frustration for some
'We're basically raising the bar.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Future of Kawerau mill 'up in the air', job losses feared
About 160 people work at the mill, a major employer in the small town.
ACT says mental health services need overhaul
But the DHB says there has been significant work to improve culture and address workloads.
160 jobs on the line: Big employer in small town may shut down
The Kawerau mill employed about 160 staff.
'Taking a punt': Escape! festival funded from own reserves
"It's for a rainy day, and this is a rainy day."
Local Focus: Should we tax the rich more? Waiariki candidates say āe and kāo
Waiariki election hopefuls discuss the big tax issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Business or the environment, East Coast candidates don't all try to have it both ways
Some East Coast candidates willing to take a stance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Gregor Paul: Why Sam Cane is regarded as 'the toughest man in NZ'
Opinion: Sam Cane's captaincy will be founded on the quiet but inspiring fury he brings.
Attitude Awards: 'I don't care what people say about what they think I can't do'
In a judgmental society, you get to decide what affects you, finalist says.
Marae funding to protect history for 'another 100 years'
"All of our carvings on the outside have deteriorated through time and weather."
The electorates worth watching on election night
A number of the country's 72 electorates will be hotly contested.
Like 'a dog's dinner:' Mayhem as traffic grinds to a halt at Bayfair
New traffic lights spark complaints and fears it could get worse next week.
Housing crisis: Rental costs and property prices far outstripping incomes
People are being pushed into homelessness for longer, with nowhere to go.
Local Focus: Who is Chris Jenkins, TOP candidate for BOP?
TOP candidate Chris Jenkins' electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Historic signing: Aussie netball great joins Magic in ANZ Premiership
The two time World Cup winner will be the first Australian Diamond to play in the league.
One dead after serious crash near Coromandel
Emergency services are responding to a fatal crash.