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Kiwis are in for a weather roller-coaster ride to Christmas and muggy days lie beyond.
Students' voices lift spirits at Māori name adoption ceremony
Apulu Reece: 'Returning names gives power and mana back to our tangata whenua stories.'
Free Te Tiriti books for all NZ high schools after donor's gift
Roimata Smail: 'This generous support ensures students access clear Treaty knowledge.'
2degrees boss on profit jump, satellite plans
CEO Mark Callander discusses his firm's 2024 results, a pending satellite-to-phone service and a big contract win covering 2500 schools. Video / Michael Craig
Advocate calls for transparency over domain names for Kiwi stores
Jamie Farmer says billions could be poured back into our economy if Kiwis shopped locally.
Cheryl Davies' research transforms Māori health at Kōkiri Marae
HRC honours asthma advocate with Te Tohu Rapuora Medal.
Opinion: Iwi invest in infrastructure - building futures, training workers
OPINION: Iwi invest in solar farms, boosting jobs and sustainability across New Zealand.
'Do not go here': Tourists' warnings over hostel in Laos methanol probe reportedly deleted
'The only event that connects all the different people is drinking at this hostel'
Chief Inspector speaks on Rimutaka Prison review
Chief Inspector Janis Adair has released an inspection report showing understaffing issues at Rimutaka Prison. Video / NZ Corrections
Travelling to the UK next year? You need to get authorised online
The new ETA will require a fee even for flyers connecting through the country.
Steve Taylor on the increased levels of arsenic reported in the Waikato River
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.
Mitch James' final interview with Mike Hosking as a musician
Kiwi singer Mitch James has his final interview as a musician with Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZB
Stone from Mt Erebus gifted to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage on 45-year anniversary
Forty-five years ago today, 257 people died when a passenger plane crashed into Mt Erebus in Antarctica. Video / Te Ao
Boris Johnson on the relationship between New Zealand and the United Kingdom
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks about the relationship between New Zealand and the UK ahead of his New Zealand travels. Video / NZ Herald
'Going to f**king kill you': NZ Jewish community faces violence, threats, abuse
A Jewish intermediate school student was pushed to the ground and threatened with a stick.
'It's not a holiday': Kura ends school year early blaming student absences
A Māngere kura had crisis talks after Year 13 was cut short for not contributing in class.
Inside the Rovers: From the Heart
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.
Prime Minister comfortable living by new radioactive waste facility
A facility for storing all of the country's radioactive waste has been built in Manawatū.
Immigration NZ rejects Candace Owens' work visa
The 35-year-old had her Australian visa denied in October.
Willie Jackson and David Seymour set for Treaty Principles Bill showdown
Jackson challenges Seymour to debate, urges public to keep fighting against the bill.
Cyclone Gabrielle's lost pou found: A sign of life for Tangoio Iwi
Despite the pou's return, Tangoio Marae still awaits repairs two years post-cyclone.
Wharekauri Tahuna portrait breaks record with $3.75m sale
'Thoughts of a Tohunga' first Goldie to sell for more than $3m.
Here comes the heat: Parts of NZ to hit 30C this week
Kiwis are in for an early dose of scorching summer days - and nights - later this week.
Watch: Secret radioactive waste facility built; neighbours 'horrified' they weren't told
The Health Ministry argues the facility was built in secret due to 'national security'.
Medicinal cannabis grower Puro seals Australian deal
The company is highlighting the regulatory roadblocks that prevent distribution here.
House fire in Wellington
Emergency services are responding to a house fire in the Wellington suburb of Kelburn. Video / Ethan Manera
Whangārei Hospital on track
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says all stages of the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment are on track. Video / Denise Piper
Luke Bradford speaks about GPs' waitlist warning
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.
Shane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforce
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 so much at David Seymour's hui, it's sore
OPINION: I bit my tongue because the world is burning and you’re fanning the flames.