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The tamariki are teaching their parents the reo language of learning
Whānau is a driving force for many of the adult learners on the EP Te Ao Māori courses

Sideswipe: Who should be on our money?
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

Auckland mayoralty: Wayne Brown's policies to fix the Super City
The Government's role is not to tell Auckland what to do, but fund what we do, says Brown.

'It is possible': How this 23yo bought his first home - with his savings alone
'You just have to set a vision, make a plan, and anything can happen.'

Shane Te Pou: The difference between Efeso Collins and Wayne Brown
OPINION: At least we're blessed with a crystal clear choice.

Thomas Coughlan: The Queen is dead so will NZ now ditch the monarchy?
New Zealand is closer to being a republic than ever before, but it's still a long way off.

Elderly man attacked by roaming dog in Hastings street
John Berkhan had fainted from blood loss by the time an ambulance arrived at his flat.

'I'm going': Treasure Island contestant goes rogue in self-elimination
One contestant has shocked the island with their elimination battle confession.

'Extremely concerning': Man caught with cache of weapons was 'concerned for country's future'
Man concerned about the future of the country found with gun stash at home.

Takapuna Beach rape trial: Defence says woman took sedative 'to get a buzz'
Lawyers cross-examined the woman at length on day two of the High Court trial.

NZ's new one-off public holiday - all you need to know
The one-off public holiday was announced Monday and will be held on September 26th.

'Not on our watch': Fear of losing coveted Cup motivates Cane
Retaining the Bledisloe has become a rite of passage for the All Blacks.

Suitcase homicide: NZ Police go quiet on requests to Korea about female relative of children
The Herald has been in contact with a journalist from Korean newspaper The Dong-a Ilbo.

Ambulance officer dies after crash near Cambridge
The crash on State Highway 1 had already killed the driver of the other vehicle.

Moment King Charles found out Queen's health was declining
'Can you please be quiet? There's a call.'

Ryan Reynolds' 'potentially life-saving' surgery
The Deadpool actor has an 'extremely subtle polyp' removed in the procedure.

US teen who killed rapist sentenced, will pay $250k
Pieper Lewis was 15 when she stabbed her accused rapist to death.

Govt-backed solarZero sold to US giant BlackRock in $100m-plus deal
Firm backed by $40m from Government's Green Investment Finance.

'I'm gonna make an album': Slain teen's musical dream
Teen homicide victim had a dream of getting "rich" and was set to record music.

'Chance to show we're learning': The signs that point to a belated All Blacks revival
The Pumas demolition job must springboard the All Blacks into the promised new dawn.

'Unprecedented demand': 30-hour wait time to view Queen's coffin
William and Harry will be among the royals walking behind the Queen's coffin.

Costco in NZ: Opening date revealed
After Covid-related delays, Costco fans in New Zealand finally have a date to go shopping.

'Our little girl': Family tribute to teen homicide victim - urge people to come forward
As police hunt Hawke's Bay teen's killer, her family has made a moving tribute.

Douglas Pharmaceuticals' new $50m block opens
Hi-tech lab and skybridge in major new R&D site.

Live: Home for one last night - Queen arrives at palace; Prince William, Harry and wives together
The entire Royal Family is together at Buckingham Palace for the Queen's final night.

Prince Harry responds to funeral humiliation
Duke of Sussex says his decade of military service is 'not determined by a uniform'.

Privacy watchdog orders police to stop taking photos
Fresh development: Deputy Privacy Commissioner says police 'need to change practices'.

Home detention for rape: Is NZ's justice system failing victims?
New Zealand's approach to sentencing has come under the spotlight again.