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100 Days Free | Josh
Determined to start a new life and reunite with his kids, this is the story of Josh's first 100 days free. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

100 Days Free | Wattie
Black Power enforcer Wattie has spent 41 of the last 42 years in prison, but he's now free and determined to stay out of jail. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Seniors World Cup final appearance was case of goal achieved
NZ go 'toe to toe' with England but lose final 1-0.

'I'm so sorry': Watch the emotional moment lifelong Kiwi prisoner reunites with family
Beyond the wire: Documentary follows Kiwi prisoners on first 100 days of freedom.

The results are in, this is what visitors really think of NZ
'The coffee here is better than Melbourne.'

A brief history of Kiwis featuring on Below Deck
The best and brightest New Zealanders to appear on the hit reality show.

If I could turn back time, I’d give you all the news: RNZ pumps out historical news alerts
Gremlins caused havoc with RNZ push notifications this morning.

Māori cancer patient claims she was discriminated against
'I’m recovering from radiation. I can’t recover in peace.'

Northland 'grid emergency': Most homes should get power back tonight but no hot water
'There will obviously be an investigation into the incident and what caused it.'

East Auckland street hit twice by gunmen in one week
Two young men have been arrested and will face the Auckland District Court on firearms charges. Video / NZ Herald

Nursing graduates 'at a loss' after alleged hospital hiring 'freeze'
Health NZ denies it has stopped hiring following outrage from nursing unions.

Ceremonial kūwaha finds permanent home in Tokyo
Christopher Luxon attends the blessing at the NZ Embassy.

Karl Puschmann: When it comes to MAFS 'Australia has us beat'
‘We’re like the dowdy cousin invited to the wedding but seated right at the back.'

Waipatu Marae welcomes Governor-General for tour of cyclone damage
Dame Cindy Kiro is visiting the East Coast to assess damage from Cyclone Gabrielle.

Kea Kids News: Never fear, the stopbank super hero is here!
Reporter James is in the tiny town of Franz Josef, where Eva’s dad has constructed a massive stopbank to save their farms from a melting glacier. Video / Kea Kids News

Arrest warrant, border alert issued for accused money launderer after court no-show
The man is accused of laundering nearly $250k in stolen money from two scam victims.

'I have a good heart': Mother of Marokopa kids releases letter from fugitive dad
'I don’t know what to say or do to help you forgive me,' the letter says.

A big job: SH1 over the Brynderwyns set to reopen after lengthy delays
The Northland road will be open for Matariki weekend.

Frequent donor wants more Māori to roll up their sleeves
Koro Amai wants more Māori blood donors.

Matariki 2024: Rangi Mātāmua invited to bring celebrations to Tahiti
Māori astronomer spreads Matariki knowledge to the Pacific.

Iwi offered resources to safeguard their treasures
Workshops provide training, resources, and tools to enhance preservation of taonga.

'Embarassing': Faulty NZDF plane fixed, en route to Japan to bring PM home
The plane is on its way to Japan to bring the full delegation home.

Good in the Hood: Dave Letele urges Māori groups to apply as $1m on offer
Letele wants more Māori providers to apply for funding.

Opinion: A multicultural NZ can be ignored by the majority
OPINION: Census 2023 data proves biculturalism is over.

Māori businesses at Japan’s biggest food expo
Six Māori food and beverage companies are participating in the JFEX (Japan Food Expo) this week exploring collaboration and networking opportunities. Video / Te Ao

Ka Whawhai Tonu premieres to a packed audience
The film, set in Waikato, is the story of the pivotal Battle of O-Rākau.

Rob Campbell: We find it easier to respond to a simplified, even sanitised, view of te ao Māori
OPINION: We must never lose sight of prophets and their prophecies.

Opinion: The risks and rewards of charging foreign tourists more to visit NZ
OPINION: Do we want to focus on attracting high-spending tourists?

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