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Ambulances from NZ join service in Ukraine
Seven Hato Hone vans were repurposed, blessed and are supporting Ukraine people.
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Rob Campbell: I failed healthcare workers because I was too nice to the bureaucrats
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Rawiri Waititi leaves election campaign to be with his mother
Māori Party co-leader's mum is in hospital.
Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to firearms charges
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Election 2023: Act vows to cut funding for poorly-performing ECEs
The party also wants to rank all schools using standardised tests, which is controversial.
‘A lot to contend with’: Te Tai Hauāuru debate shows commitment to electorate
In a race too close to call, the three leading contenders put their best case forward.
'Fearless' champion of Māori health honoured
Awerangi Tamihere receives recognition with her dad Sir Mason Durie on hand to witness.
Election 2023: Peeni Henare seeks fourth term in Tāmaki Makaurau
Labour's policies have benefited thousands, says MP.
Political heckler Karl Mokaraka: 'I’m normally a quiet and shy fella'
"I want the politicians to know what whānau are feeling and going through."
Academic wants to ensure 2020 issues have been fixed for Māori this polling day
Professor Veronica Tawhai wants Māori to feel more part of the process.
Claire Trevett: What to expect, what's at stake in first TV leaders debate
OPINION: Chris Hipkins might be the better debater, but he's got a harder job.
'A reclamation for all of Aotearoa': New interactive map shows original tangata whenua place names
Each map displays around 900 Māori and Moriori place names.
Watch live: The Front Bench looks at the big political issues of this week
The Front Bench will examine the issues that Kiwis are talking about ahead of voting day.
Christopher Luxon confirms Ryan Hamilton to remain as National candidate
'If everyone had to have a perfect record, we'd have nobody in Parliament.'
Seymour: We can ensure Māori language and culture are preserved
Act Party leader David Seymour says all Kiwis must be treated equally.
Claire Trevett: The questions Luxon won't answer, and Seymour waits and watches
Why Luxon and deputy Nicola Willis are trying to avoid a spreadsheets at dawn showdown.
Helen Clark joins distinguished international group
Helen Clark is now one of The Elders, a group set up by Nelson Mandela.
Ministry of Health reviewing contracts with firm linked to Labour Minister Peeni Henare
PSC declines sweeping probe, but some contracts for Henare-linked firm under review.
Death 'threat' on campaign trail for Green Party’s Efeso Collins, man found
Efeso Collins said the threat made him reassess his priorities.
National targets Ministry for Pacific Peoples’ $50k post-Budget breakfasts spend
National is accusing the ministry of more extravagant spending.
The weird and wonderful ways that party votes become MPs
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Dave Letele on his weight loss programme and hook-up with Rob Campbell
The businessman and the ex boxer have formed a healthy relationship
Mike Hosking: Why Luxon is winning the campaign for National
OPINION: Make no mistake, the tide has turned.
'The best debater in the country': Luxon shadily downplays debate chances
Plus, Labour and Act reveal their new policies.