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Stalwart of te reo Lee Smith dies, age 69
The Māori language expert, of Ngāti Kahungunu, was born in Wairoa in 1950.
The Māori language expert, of Ngāti Kahungunu, was born in Wairoa in 1950.
Photos of a dramatic sea rescue near Cape Brett show just how rough conditions were.
MetService issued a number of severe-weather warnings.
Vector is on standby as heavy rains and strong winds are due to hit the North Island.
Expect showers and rain, at times heavy, if you are in the upper North Island today.
A 'fairly significant' low pressure system is about to unleash on the North Island.
Grant Smith says it will be business as usual. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A few showers shouldn't dampen Auckland's Diwali festival, but take a brolly in case.
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
A woman's body was found by police making inquiries in a missing person investigation.
Nearly 10,000 people are expected to converge on Gisborne over the next week.
The crash involved a motorcycle and a car.
Olivia Renee Keightley-Trigg, 18, was killed in the early hours of August 28, 2018.
A hatchback and van appear to have collided, tipping the van on its side.
Man accused of murdering Lois Tolley has appeared in court for a second time.
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Scientists say they may be a step closer to understanding NZ fault zone's big threats.
One local says the new road would make a big difference to the community.
Twyford says govt has to make sure the important highway can be built as soon as possible.
Brrr - it's going to be a cold, wet and windy week.
The Transport Agency says decisions on re-allocated funding will be made this week.
Cooler temperatures, cloudy conditions and rain are on their way.
People are invited to meet and march to council over climate change on September 27.
Kassius-Kage Petuha had never been to a farm. His reaction was priceless.
Two candidates, Chris Tremain and Steve Gibson, openly against Māori wards.
Linda Meads takes a look at Martinborough's big day out for food and wine.
Footage of a violent assault on a schoolgirl by a classmate has emerged online.
Whanganui High School make history by reaching the national championships in October.