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Brotherhood claims seventh title
The Waiariki men's hockey team have won a seventh national title
Mother to stay in prison for ignoring possible sex abuse
The woman will stay in prison for neglecting her four children.
NZ's horrific bullying rate: How schools fight back
Foon and Becroft call for mandatory anti-bullying schemes in schools.
Mum who ignored risk of sexual abuse against kids appeals jail term
In a drunken haze, the woman ignored her daughter and thought she was being annoying.
Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.
Hot, hot, hot: Break out summer gear for weekend
Some areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.
Laura Clarke, the diplomat who made history
British High Commissioner knows more te reo Māori than many Kiwis, and is not at all posh.
'Targeted attacks on police': Cop's house shot at in Wairoa
A gun was fired into the door of the officer's home about 11pm on Saturday night.
Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches
Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.
Meng Foon's top tips for new mayors
Resist the temptation to get out the spade and paintbrush, former longtime mayor says.
Fine weather with a few showers expected this weekend
Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.
Which regions are still beating Auckland?
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.
Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
Emotional welcome at Tuia 250 commemoration in Gisborne
Emotional scenes at Tuia 250 commemoration in Gisborne
Audrey Young: NZ Govt wise to keep out of iwi-UK events
COMMENT: There has been nervousness in successive govts about the James Cook anniversary.
'I feel honoured to captain her': On board Captain Cook's replica ship Endeavour
A replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour has sailed from Tauranga to Gisborne.
British expression of regret over Cook encounter asked for by iwi
The British High Commission says the Gisborne iwi requested the expression of regret.
UK Govt to atone for Captain Cook's NZ landing deaths
Tuia250 commemorations over James Cook's arrival have been dogged by controversy.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Weekend reprieve brings sun and light winds before another chill
Gisborne will get to 21C on Saturday while Napier will bask in 23C on Sunday.
Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board
Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.
Bus company to pay $750K for fatal Christmas Eve bus crash
"Down the Wharerata Hills, the brakes on the bus started to fail," court documents read.
Iwi Endeavour row: Replica ship welcome at Matauri Bay
Flotilla marking 250 years since encounters between Cook and Māori invited to Matauri Bay.
Body found in search for missing snorkeller
Police have found a body believed to be man who went missing while snorkelling yesterday.
Fears for man who was last seen snorkelling with friends
Dive squad heading to Gisborne to search for man last seen snorkelling with friends.
Heartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North Otago
Teams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.
Wild weather: Thunderstorms, gales, heavy rain and large hail forecast
MetService is forecasting changeable weather for the weekend, in true spring style.
Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship
Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.