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Ten memorable Waitangi moments
Waitangi has evolved from protest flashpoint to an inclusive, colourful and fun festival.

'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning family
A man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.

Covid-19: Five ways NZ can tackle the Omicron wave
What should NZ be doing before the Omicron wave hits? Experts single out five focus areas.

'A terrible thing': Hapū decry attack on Russell's historic flagpole
Hapū, police want to hear from anyone who recognises distinctive paint, tagging.

Weather: Warm, wet, humid Waitangi weekend for upper North Island
The downpour on the West Coast of the South should ease.

Ex-MP and Covid theories: The cost of a 'treacherous political rabbit hole'
Former National MP Matt King on why he won't 'sell my soul to the devil'.

Mayor 'waiting for Novavax' jab now says she won't get that Covid vaccine either
Medsafe provisionally approved Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine today.

Torture, tumors and unfair trials: An alleged murderer's plea against extradition
Lawyers say Kyung Yup Kim is suicidal, has a brain tumour and extending case is inhumane.

West Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters rise
A mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.

Victory for Kiwifruit grower who fought council after massive CV hike
The orchard's CV would have skyrocketed from $1.65m to $4.1m if the council had its way.

Meth, guns and a global supply chain: Five people charged for large-scale drug operation in the Hutt Valley
Three men and two women have been arrested.

'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to come
Evacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.

Briscoes forecasts its net profit to jump by 20% to $87m
Briscoes Group forecasts its net profit to jump by 20 per cent to $87m.

Lawyer has contracted Covid defendant says
Former Northland prison officer's sentencing for Arms Act offending adjourned.

Disgraced doctor who stupefied, sexually assaulted patients to remain in jail until June
A disgraced GP has been denied parole for the fourth time over sexual assault of patients.

Kiwifruit orchards and commercial buildings boosting value of Ngāpuhi's $150 million-plus investment fund
"A solid start" - assessment of the first year of Ngāpuhi Investment fund by chair

Russell flagpole attack upsets local hapū
Flagpole has been fenced off for safety until permanent repairs can be carried out.

NZ needs this migrant 'brain gain' - Why isn't system employing?
ASMS has estimated almost 3,000 more GPs and 12,000 more nurses needed in NZ.

Wild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes in
Rain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.

'Lowest of lows': Anti-vaxxers protest outside schools, 'scaring' children
One outraged parent said the protesters "scared" children who were walking past.

Queen's reign marks 70 years of change as Commonwealth celebrates platinum jubilee
As Britain marks Queen's Platinum Jubilee on Sunday, here's a look at some key moments.

Reopening: 'Bitter-sweet' announcement for hospitality
Economic trauma will continue, say some business groups.

Mum sounds caution after daughter, 11, vaccinated without consent
Consent from a legal guardian is required to vaccinate anyone under 12 years old.

Boy, 12, among Northland young people involved in three separate murder cases
12 year-old among Northland young people involved in three High Court murder cases

Seymour blasts 'bizarre disasters' of Covid-19 response
Seymour says "zombie bureaucrats" and inflation pressures are driving voters to his side.

Four new cases of Covid-19 in Wellington, one unlinked
One person is isolating on a hospital ward for coronavirus patients.

Retiring flawed MIQ: Confusion, concern highlighted in Charlotte Bellis case
Journalist Charlotte Bellis highlighted confusion and concern over NZ's MIQ system.

West Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepare
Franz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.

'I had to choose between my brother and sister': Afghan interpreter
The extended families of some Afghan interpreters are not eligible for crucial services.