HRC honours asthma advocate with Te Tohu Rapuora Medal.

OPINION: Iwi invest in solar farms, boosting jobs and sustainability across New Zealand.

'The only event that connects all the different people is drinking at this hostel'

Chief Inspector Janis Adair has released an inspection report showing understaffing issues at Rimutaka Prison. Video / NZ Corrections

The new ETA will require a fee even for flyers connecting through the country.

Water Services Authority head of operations Steve Taylor speaks about the reports of increased levels of arsenic in the Waikato River which feeds into water supplies.

Kiwi singer Mitch James has his final interview as a musician with Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZB

A Jewish intermediate school student was pushed to the ground and threatened with a stick.

Napier City Rovers’ Fergus Neil and Adam Hewson made a special visit to Ronald McDonald House on Saturday, then hours later their team delivered big time on the pitch.

A Māngere kura had crisis talks after Year 13 was cut short for not contributing in class.

A facility for storing all of the country's radioactive waste has been built in Manawatū.

The 35-year-old had her Australian visa denied in October.

Jackson challenges Seymour to debate, urges public to keep fighting against the bill.

Despite the pou's return, Tangoio Marae still awaits repairs two years post-cyclone.

'Thoughts of a Tohunga' first Goldie to sell for more than $3m.

Ngāti Kahungunu says it's a welcome sight. Video / Te Ao

Emergency services are responding to a house fire in the Wellington suburb of Kelburn. Video / Ethan Manera

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says all stages of the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment are on track. Video / Denise Piper

Royal NZ College of General Practitioners medical director Luke Bradford speaks with Ryan Bridge about concerns over patients needing hospital treatment not making the waitlist.

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Health NZ Commissioner Professor Lester Levy say the new roles are aimed at reducing waiting times. Video / Denise Piper

OPINION: I bit my tongue because the world is burning and you’re fanning the flames.

The Government has promised a decision on the future of Interislander by the end of the year. Video / Newstalk ZB

Lawyer says the family 'does not know what tomorrow will look like'.

COPD affects approximately 200,000 Kiwis aged over 45.

'Media has depicted me as a horrible person, someone that could beat up an elderly man.'

Joris de Bres is flabbergasted by Act's 'divisive' bill.

The Kiwi tourist was believed to have been poisoned by methanol.