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World-first LSD micro-dosing study recruiting late-stage NZ cancer patients
Could tiny amounts of LSD help patients as they approach the end of their cancer journeys?

'I was punished': David Letele confronts former gang president father about criminal history
By age 19, Letele Snr was the Mongrel Mob's president.

NZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awards
Stadium, university, retail, home, spa, bach, marae, office buildings are all on the list.

Kea Kids: Kiwi kids taste test their first-ever hāngī
A hāngī is a staple of NZ life for most tamariki, but these kids are trying it for the very first time! Reporter Pania is in Papatoetoe, where a special Matariki lunch is served.

Tairāwhiti initiative brings smiles and health services to local families
'Seeing their smile after coming out of the dental clinic makes it all worth it.'

Te Pūkenga recruiting advisers to lead major cost-cutting exercise
Forecasts revealed the institute's polytechnics face four years of financial losses.

Tattoos in Japan once the domain of gangsters but now badges of honour for a younger generation
Body art, including tā moko, is not illegal but attitudes are conservative.

Angus Simms: Record-breaking fruit season celebrated but still work to do in food waste
OPINION: Wonky Box ticks the food and waste boxes.

Māori scholar awarded honorary UK doctorate
Jacinta Ruru is top of the class for indigenous research.

Ōtautahi legends Dillastrate release special new waiata, ‘Māwherangi’
A Christchurch-based band has released a new song.

Former MP attacks 'toxic' workplace
Sandra Lee-Vercoe says the culture of Parliament needs to change.

Māori to the front of leading indigenous peoples rights
Wahine Māori named UN chair to further indigenous rights

Greens wanted a peaceful end to Tana situation
Party considered a tikanga Māori approach to create a peaceful resolution.

Jones wants rematch after Japan's historic victory over Māori All Blacks
Eddie Jones hopes to confirm a Māori game for 2025

'Appalled': Teachers' fears after leaked emails show new curriculum plans
Emails fuel English teachers’ fears about the likely content of rewritten curriculum.

Māori reporter calls double standards on Green Party
Former National MP Claudette Hauiti put racism questions to Green Party leadership.

Northport expansion's creation of jobs outweighed by coastal impact
Independent commissioners have declined the resource consents to expand.

Barnardos Tairāwhiti takes over key safety programme
Over 25 clients served in new safety programme this quarter.

Families desperate after ‘miracle' eczema cream forced off shelves
About 193,000 children in NZ have eczema, which is more prevalent in Pasifika and Māori.

Ka Whawhai Tonu whānau screening
Ka Whawhai Tonu screened to whānau at Regent Theatre, Te Awamutu. Video / Double Loop Films / Chris Hillock

Community beat cops hit the Wellington streets
Hine-Moana Foster is one of the new graduates to patrol the capital's CBD.

New Māori constable joins Wellington’s community beat team
Wellingtonians can expect to see some fresh faces on the field as Police deploy 10 new graduates onto the streets. Video / Te Ao News

Mum of three reached the bottom, now she's on her way up
After years of pain, Kimi Parata breaks her cycle of offending.

From adversity to acclaim: Tairāwhiti men inspire change and hope
Tairāwhiti Men of the Year awards honour local heroes and great role models.

Tokomaru Bay store wins Team of the Year after cyclone challenges
Tokomaru Bay store thrives post-Cyclone Gabrielle, adds 1200 products.

Waipareira Trust political donations probe referred to Charities Registration Board
The charities regulator concludes a four-year probe into the trust's political donations.

Editorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choice
OPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.

Northland's Pita Tipene leading world's first indigenous trade agreement
The arrangement helped US and Canadian indigenous people meet for the first time.

Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi
Concerns were raised about commercialising the Tūroa family name on Mt Ruapehu.