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'This bout seems to be hitting as hard if not harder than last year'.
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Northlanders turn up in large numbers to support Road Safety Week 2024
"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."
Serious accident between Hamilton and te Awamutu
Ohaupo Rd between Hamilton and te Awamutu is closed following a serious accident. Video / Maryana Garcia
Cadaver dogs used in search for missing woman
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Singapore Airlines turbulence: Two Kiwis remain in Bangkok hospital
MFAT says it is "following up" with the injured.
University of Waikato students and staff join national pro-Palestine protest
Over 100 students protested in front of the University of Waikato Library against Israel's actions in Gaza. Video / Maryana Garcia
17 per cent of jobs slashed at Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Chief executive Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae said it has been an unsettling time for staff.
Three-car crash in Auckland causing major delays
Motorists are advised to expect delays following a serious crash in Waterview.
More than half of jobs to go at Te Rūnanga-A-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi
The Northland rūnanga has been running at a loss of $500,000 a year.
Focus: Chris Bishop and Tama Potaka announce social housing funding
Housing ministers Chris Bishop and Tama Potaka have announced new social housing funding in Kilbirnie this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
John Tamihere on next week’s Budget: ‘I don’t have any hope’
The Whānau Ora chief executive predicts little Budget money will go to Māori.
Karen Chhour: I am not a puppet or a sellout to Māori
OPINION: Section 7AA has had unintended consequences for our tamariki.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the surprises to come in the 2024 budget
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis say there will be some good surprises in the Budget 2024. Video / Mark Mitchell
Four Kiwis hospitalised in Thailand after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis on board, four were hospitalised.
Kiwis warned to be vigilant after positive bird flu case in Australia
“Bird flu requires a co-ordinated, multi-agency approach to surveillance and response."
Queen St closed due to gas leak
Auckland's Queen St is closed after a reported gas leak and small fire. Video / John Weekes
Town hall wrecked after 'dramatic' ute crash
Orawia town hall left with enormous hole after ute crashes through it.
Why this Auckland hot chocolate is the hottest winter trend
Everybody is talking about this Auckland-based hot chocolate on TikTok - but why?
How to get away from city stress... without leaving Auckland
NZ's latest glamping spot is the break you need from the big city
Kiwi in ICU in Thai hospital after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two were hospitalised.
Empowering rangatahi Māori: New research project scores ‘golden’ grant
A new research project is under way that uses the voices of rangatahi from the East Coast to help co-design initiatives to make positive changes during a climate change crisis.
Empowering rangatahi Māori: New research project scores ‘golden’ grant
Voices of East Coast rangatahi used to inspire change.
Frank Film 2024 episode 3: Rod Carr and the Teen Climate Activists
Climate Change Commission head Rodd Carr discusses climate change reduction targets with student activists in Christchurch. Video / Frank Film
'You’ve got to go with your best player': Smith backs Savea for captaincy
The Highlanders great has praised Savea's leadership and emotional IQ.
Lotto Powerball: How did you fare in $26 million draw?
No multi-millionaire after $26 million draw - but did your ticket win a minor prize?
'Cover-up': Honours recipient told to pay nearly $1m for deceptive sale of rotting home
A judge described the case as "quite literally a cover up".
'Terrifying': Kiwi receives 31 stitches after flying from seat in Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two hospitalised.
Huia tail feather has set a new benchmark for feather prices
Huia tail feather becomes the world's most valuable feather
Leaders ‘hōhā’ at lacking tikanga Māori at Monte Cassino
NZDF have done what they’re supposed to, but left Māori out - Ngāti Kahungunu chairman.
Whānau of 12-year-old girl fighting for her life asks Government to intervene
The whānau of a 12-year-old girl with osteosarcoma, ask Associate Health Minister David Seymour to step in and allow her to receive an experimental drug. Video / Te Ao
Kea Kids News: Lake Hawea Station has created a sheep ewe-topia
Reporter Max gets a firsthand look at what it’s like to be a sheep at Lake Hawea Station, where their extreme kindness is turning into some extreme dollars. Video / Kea Kids News
Flooding in Rotorua as Ngongotaha Stream breaches
Video shows the extent of flooding as Ngongotaha Stream breached in Rotorua on Tuesday. Video / Supplied