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Kaipara District Council votes today on future of its Māori ward
Ngātiwai to rally before the meeting 'to show solidarity with local hapū and iwi'.
Rotorua's Caper’s Café & Store's ‘Brotha ‘Mmmm’ toasted sandwich
The 2024 Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover saw eateries from around the country compete for the best in the country. Video / Toastie Takeover
Foul play suspected in Northland beach death
Jo Sione-Lauaki was found dead on a remote Northland beach on Friday, after failing to return home on Thursday night. Video / Cameron Pitney / NZ Herald
ADHD fears over screen time | Morning Bulletin August 6, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, ADHD fears over screens, mortgage cuts tipped sooner. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Opinion: Nations, corporations leading us into an unsustainable future – Dr Daniel Hikuroa
OPINION: Māori are responsible for ensuring the viability of land and resources.
Kids on screens displaying symptoms of ADHD
Teachers told to adapt to deal with shorter attention spans among kids in classrooms. Video / Cameron Pitney / Getty
Offices to apartments: floor owner creates eight Auckland CBD rental and short-stay units
Ben Wilson converted a Victoria St office floor into eight upmarket apartments. Video / Dean Purcell
Rheumatic fever and gout are painful ailments for Polynesians
Academics join South Auckland community to find cures for painful ailments.
'Incredibly grateful': Mother hails heroic officers after baby's dramatic birth in police car
Nooroa Elia said she wants to thank the officers personally.
All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan launches Mitey for Waikato youth
Mental health becomes an 'ordinary but important' subject at school.
Māori and Colombian cultures collaborate for new Disney film
The film will 'pull on the heartstrings, make you laugh and cry all in one breath'.
Marama Royal: Where to from here if our voice continues to be ignored
OPINION: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei chairwoman Marama Royal tells the PM some Māori truths.
Warning over new maths curriculum and car hits house | Morning Bulletin August 5, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, warning over new maths curriculum, car hits house in Auckland, KidsCan's record waitlist. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Crowd gathers for Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti haka under Eiffel Tower
Sir Derek Lardelli 's haka send message to the world
Hawke's Bay boy with cerebral palsy walking unassisted after surgery
Seven-year-old Rocco Green needed walking aids to get around before he got Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy surgery in the US thanks to fundraising. Video / Ashlee Green
‘We’re prepared to withdraw our children’: Scrap threatens preschool’s future
Parents not happy at board plans to make preschool in upmarket suburb ‘more inclusive’.
‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bites
Not just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.
World Drowning Prevention Day
Water Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard says 'the power is in prevention'. Video / Water Safety New Zealand
Māori world pro circuit darts player taking aim at the best
Haupai Puha is living the dream on the world darts stage.
From TV to farm: Matt Chisholm’s new life
Leaving the rat race for greener pastures has been both holistic and harrowing.
Kiwi mum leaves corporate job to become porn star – now makes $250k a year on OnlyFans
Award-winning Kiwi porn star Layla Kelly says she is earning $250k a year on OnlyFans.
‘Help’: Husband believes ‘someone else was involved’ after wife’s final text before unexplained death
"She sent me a text that said, ‘Help’", Jared Sione-Lauaki says of wife Jo's final message
Things to do in Auckland this weekend
A weekend of film festivals, food experiences and fairies is on the cards.
Wellington ballerina accepted into the Paris Opera Junior Ballet
19-year-old Wellington ballerina India Shackel speaks about being accepted into the prestigious Paris Opera Junior Ballet. Video / Mark Mitchell
'The ambulance service will crumble': St John staff considering 'last resort' strike over pay deal
Two unions say staff on the front line of health emergencies are not being paid fairly.
Morgan-Andrew King: From Waikato to international opera stage
Opera singer says his passion actually began 'as a way to meet girls'.
Polly Markus shares her best kitchen tips
Polly Markus from Miss Polly's Kitchen shares her best kitchen tips and tricks. Video / Alyse Wright
Haka Theatre is lifting the roof off theatres
Autaia will showcase more than 500 ākonga from Auckland
Oh baby! Woman gives birth in back of police car outside Auckland Hospital
Unexpected arrival may be the sweetest passenger yet to find themselves in a cop car.
Burglars throw stolen goods from car during police pursuit
Impact on commercial burglary victims is not just financial says senior police officer.
Rowing 'super mums' win gold and abuse inquiry fallout | Morning Bulletin 2 August, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, rowing 'super mums' win gold, and the boss of Presbyterian Support Otago quits. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Photosport
Māori legal system can help build stronger society, says academic
Legal expert says tikanga can help New Zealand respond to its challenges.
Removal of 7AA will have social impact on Māori and lead to higher costs for the state, consultant says
Habilis managing director: 7AA has been successful in keeping Māori children out of care.