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Personal pronoun badge project for medical school
University of Auckland student Josh McCormack has been blown away by the response.
Wet start and possible thunderstorms for North Island, snow in south
Bring out the brollies - it's going to be a wet and possibly thundery morning for some.
Man assaulted after Hāwera car crash
A 32-year-old man was taken into custody following the assault.
House prices continue to soar; biggest gains in entry-level properties
'It's no wonder first-home buyers have been feeling so hard done by,' QV boss says.
Local Focus: Braeburn House fate to be sealed with tenders
Speculation mounts as to who will be new the owners. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Roading rage: Frustration as key projects 'will not get over the line'
"Frustrations are at bursting point" as regions around NZ wait for critical upgrades.
Ruapehu crater lake temperature rising
Mt Ruapehu's crater lake temperature has been fluctuating over the last five months.
Heavy rain heading north as snow falls in the south
Heavy rain that has drenched the South Island this morning is now heading north.
'Warm and generous' welcome for new district court judge
Ian Carter is Whanganui's new District Court Judge, succeeding Judge Philip Crayton.
Body of missing boatie found north of Gisborne
A body has been found in the search for a missing boatie north of Gisborne.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Local operators see transtasman as path to recovery
Air Chathams has had its three biggest days of sales this week since pre-Covid-19.
The town where the train stops, but you can't get on or off
"Rural areas like Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Marton ...have been left out of the loop."
Police officer suffers skull fracture in baseball bat assault
Two officers were taken to hospital after the incident at a routine Hamilton traffic stop.
Baseball bat assault - two police officers taken to hospital
The officers were taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Skipper rescued after yacht smashes against rocks at Tutukaka
Coastguard launches a late-night rescue mission after call for help from stricken yacht.
Carterton again asked to boil water after positive E. coli test
It's Carterton's third positive E. coli test in a month, and fifth since December 2020.
'Cruel and evil killers' bludgeoned stranger after he slapped car
The attack on Raymond Neilson was so brutal that his family couldn't view his body.
Deluge soaks North Island with more rain possible overnight
'It's a bit of a mixed bag right across the country.'
Waiouru Military Base fire under control
The 150 hectare fire has been contained and crews are checking on smouldering spots.
A 33-year wait for justice: One of NZ's biggest cold cases solved
'Chris definitely got justice today, I am so pleased for his family too.'
Wet, wet, wet: Rain set to swamp NZ this week
The week's rain should ease in time for an Easter egg hunt.
Spike in Easter online incidents: Kiwis warned to be vigilant
There were 160 scam reports made Netsafe during Easter in 2017 and 736 in 2020.
Teens accused of serious North Shore assault that put person in hospital
Two 16-year-olds are due to appear in the North Shore Youth Court tomorrow.
Winter is coming: Rain throughout New Zealand this week
Rain, cloud and showers are set to descend on most of New Zealand this week.
Principal wants to know why predator priest was sent to school
Pompallier College's principal has urged any other abuse survivors to come forward.
One dead after driver flees police before crashing on SH1
The road has now reopened, several hours after the crash.
Councillor claims $17,000 in time and mileage travelling to meetings
Councillor travels two hours each way to attend council meetings.
Small Business: Why this Hawke's Bay business is focused on US expansion
Phil McGrath explains how Covid-19 has been a blessing for his hopes for North America.
Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspect
Some people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.
Ministry of Education accused of 'stealing' Taihape farm
Locals established the farm 30 years ago. Now it's in a landbank for Treaty settlements.
Red Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate
'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'
Locals wanted for skifield jobs
With the gap left by internationals, Mt Ruapehu needs locals to work this ski season.
More than 140 quakes of magnitude 4 or greater since Friday
Seismologist warns there is still an increased probability of a bigger quake.