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Māori health advocate Dr Matire Harwood acknowledged with honour
A university dean and Papakura GP has been recognised for her tireless mahi for Māori.
King's Birthday honours: Former Ngāi Tahu CEO 'delighted' with CNZM
The iwi's first female leader, Arihia Bennett, says it is a 'shared acknowledgement'.
Manukau champion 'Nanny Annie' Candy gets honour
A veteran educator is humbled by an award for services to Māori and local government.
King's Birthday road toll rises to 3 after person struck on Auckland motorway
Roads in both main islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
Inmate faces charges after scaling roof at Rolleston Prison
The prisoner caused damage to the building before climbing down an hour later.
'Dumbass': Maureen Pugh’s name edited to insult on National Party website
Maureen Pugh is deputy speaker of the House.
Long weekend traffic builds as holidaymakers return home
Yes, Auckland traffic is the worst.
Two dead in North Island crashes, one seriously injured in the South Island
Roads in both islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
Drive like a boss: Former Prime Minister's limo up for sale
'Feel like a Prime Minister as you cruise in the back of this stunning limo.'
Leopards Go Wild
The Leopard Family have spent 20 months on the road living in a caravan and have no plans on stopping. Video / Leopardsgowild: Michael Leopard
Young Māori chef Kia Kanuta named Auckland’s most 'outstanding'
Kia Kanuta wins award at masquerade event.
Kiss goodbye to the gym: How to stay fit while commuting to work
Kiwis who cycle or run to work to keep fit say the positives far outweigh the negatives.
Family 'gobsmacked' after bank tellers help widow with dementia withdraw $300k
'What the hell did they think she was spending the money on?'
High school rugby coaches stood down after ref, players abused
Coach's foul-mouthed tirades spoiled teens' ‘great game’ - witness
Dunedin artist named a finalist for top Australasian art award
Simon Richardson makes shortlist of 57 for prestigious portrait prize.
Willie Jackson: 2024 will go down in history as Mother of anti-Māori Budgets
OPINION: Willie Jackson says Budget 2024 was terrible for Māori.
Sean's story: A family's fight, loss and heartbreak
Sean Kessels died in November 2023. His death has been referred to the Coroner as a suspected suicide. His mother speaks about her long fight to get him help and his death.
Missing Auckland woman found safe and well after search
Police said members of the public helped them in their search.
The ‘unhealthy’ Budget for sick New Zealanders - Rob Campbell
OPINION: Former health boss doesn't like the Government's script.
Inside the $15 million cannabis drug bust at former Auckland market gardens
Drug set-up was the largest police have found in Counties Manukau.
'Swerved wildly': Plane veers off runway at Christchurch Airport
Investigations begin into likely steering issue after landing.
The waiata way to motivating tamariki
Musician and te reo Māori advocate is on a mission for children.
Finance Minister confident Budget will deliver for Māori
Nicola Willis targets Māori needs rather than Māori funding.
Whānau Ora happy to work alongside Government after slight budget boost
Tamihere: 'We’ve proven ourselves and the Budget is an indication of that.'
'I'll still be poor': Kiwis react fiercely to Goverment's tax cuts, Budget package
Kiwis are divided over the tax cut package announced in the 2024 Budget.
Winston Peters keen to discuss changes to Australia’s deportation policy ‘ASAP’
A ministerial directive allowed a convicted New Zealand rapist to stay in Australia.
Kea Kids News: Splits on skates gets kid to Nationals
This Tauranga kid is rolling, jumping, and splitting her way to the national competition stage! Reporter Mason heads to Rotorua for the qualifying competition. Will she make it?
Final Waitangi Tribunal hearings start at Raukawa in Ōtaki
Ngāti Korokī is the last hapū to be heard by the Waitangi Tribunal.
Disc golf sets its sights on a new town
"Golf is fun but not everyone can afford a $500 membership to play."
Ginny Andersen: We have a major problem with family violence
OPINION: The Government is putting family violence in the 'too hard' basket.
Waikato multiple fatality crash investigation to take 'months'
“We do not understand why it happened,” police said.
Spy shares all the buzz ahead of the Aotearoa Music Awards
Ricardo Simich explains what attendees can expect at this year’s event.