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Teacher struck off for catfishing co-workers, posed as Tinder hunk

While pretending to be a man, the teacher had an online relationship with a colleague.

Eat, sleep, waka, repeat: Spend the day in Paraparaumu

Visit the Kāpiti Coast's charming seaside township.

Joseph Los'e: Whaitiri’s jump to Te Pāti Māori had been on the cards for years

Labour loses another safe Māori seat and control.

In kiwi footsteps: The best family-friendly walks in the 'kiwi capital of the world'

How to take the family on a search for kiwi in the coastal township of Whakatāne.

The King is alive. And he's in Hāwera

Visit NZ’s Elvis Presley Museum for May Music Month.

Weather warnings upgraded: Upper North Island, Bay of Plenty in firing line

Heavy downpours coming over next few days, with possible flooding; slips expected.

Focus: Tropical storm to bear down on North Island

An atmospheric river is set to unpack a torrid week of wet weather on Auckland and surrounding regions. Video / NZ Herald

Whānau Ora sign ground-breaking deal with Whāriki to boost Māori economy

Waipareira sign a deal that will improve the Māori economy

'Tropically charged': NZ set to face stormy and muggy Anzac weekend

It will be mixed bag of weather for much of country this weekend.

Stay in an Airbnb decorated by spray paint artist, Flox

You’ve seen the murals. Now stay in a Flox-designed apartment.

Driver arrested following expressway crash

The 32-year-old is expected to face a number of driving charges.

Motorcyclist dies following Bay of Plenty crash

The crash occurred about 4.30pm this afternoon in Te Puke.

Fatal two-vehicle crash in Taranaki adds to nightmare Friday on roads

There have been three serious crashes throughout the North Island on Friday.

Howie Morrison: It will be a this is your life but without dad

The Morrison whānau will finally get the chance for their dad's final send off

Weather: Forecast looks better for last week of school holidays

A few dreary showers across the country will finish over the weekend as humidity returns.

‘Chur’: The story behind the origin of the Kiwi slang

Māori musician Frankie Stevens unveils the origins of chur doy.

Abuse in Care inquiry deadline extended to March 2024

Minister says an apology to abuse survivors will come after the inquiry’s final report.

Changes to Māori electoral option start of an inter-generational movement: Tamihere

Te Pāti Māori will stand in general electorate seats, says president John Tamihere.