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Community effort: Hundreds unite to tackle invasive seaweed
Around 500 tonnes of the marine pest were moved above the high tide line in four days.

Weather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issued
A severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island.

Sinking health system inspires doctors' Hīkoi for Health Reform from Kaitāia
Hīkoi for Health Reform taking protesting doctors from Kaitāia to Parliament.

'Solution needed': SH1 opens at Brynderwyns but long-term fix still needed
Cyclone Tam caused a slip on SH1 near the Brynderwyns, prompting calls for permanent fix.

On The Up: Pita Tipene’s visionary leadership earns top Māori business award
Tipene now hopes to lead Ngāti Hine through settlement, enabling the iwi to thrive.

'This is not a side gig': Kiwi TikTok star on turning content into a career
He has three million followers on TikTok and Instagram with comedic sketches.

Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal: How misconduct is handled in teaching
The Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal handles cases such as fraud and violence.

‘Looks like it fell on a car’: Landslip partially blocks SH1, Auckland hit by heavy rain
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place until 8pm for Northland and Auckland.

Auckland back under severe thunderstorm watch; homes without power for four days
Vector says some power outages remain due to 'significant damage'.

'Enormous potential': Three opportunities for NZ food innovation
Opinion: 'We have enormous potential. Where is our thought process on that as a country?'

'Dangerous conditions': MetService warns Easter weekend beachgoers
Dozens of beaches across Auckland and Northland are marked 'unsuitable for swimming'.

Cyclone Tam wreaks havoc: Narrow escape as redwood crushes shed
A teen had to run for his life in Kerikeri as a tree collapsed in the wild weather.

Signs of disagreement: Hundertwasser centre seeks better highway advertising
The Hundertwasser Art Centre is not easy to find, with no signs on SH1 directing tourists.

On The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uni
Morris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.

'Man with a giant heart': Speedway hero and beloved dad killed in 'freak' workplace accident
He played a key role in saving lives during many serious accidents.

One dead in Northland crash; part of SH12 closed
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

Doctor and nurse strike could delay 4300 surgeries and appointments
The union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history.

Dazed petrel found under fire appliance at Whangārei Station
Sea birds became disorientated by the storm, landing exhausted in urban areas.

On The Up - 'Memory, culture, and nostalgia': MasterChef winners' 'immersive' food experience
'It’s nice to come home and bring this dinner which is really special to us.'

Which stores will open this long weekend? A guide to Easter trading restrictions
Most stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand.

Shane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara bin
Jones' true intentions were made clear soon after touching down in the Hercules aircraft.