Mid-life adults join rush for free study
Some polytechnics are reporting jumps of up to 19 per cent in early enrolments for 2018.
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O'Connor says state should help those in need
New MP Greg O'Connor says the state should help those stuck in gangs or needing healthcare
Ban placed on Kaikohe school building
Access restricted to a Kaikohe school building because of its name.
Man found dead on Whangarei rocks believed to be fisherman
A man found dead on rocks in Northland may have been fishing on the remote spot.
Week's wild weather isn't over yet
Heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit the north of NZ this weekend.
MP breastfeeds in Parliament: 'I see it as role-modelling'
"She's following me at the moment because I'm her main food supply."
Father and son 'lied' to cover killing
'It's sorted, stay off the phone' son allegedly told father after wedding day slaying.
Police praise man's actions at fatal crash
Man first on crash scene acted with 'intelligence and urgency', say officers.
Vocational education crisis: MIT jobs go
Union says NZ vocational education is in crisis as jobs go at another technical institute
Six dead on roads, two hit by train
Two people are also fighting for their lives after separate crashes.
German woman one of three killed in crash
German woman one of three people killed in fatal crash at Oakleigh.
Axe hangs over NorthTec courses, campuses
Dozens of jobs and the Rawene and Kerikeri campuses could face the chop.
First annual commemoration of NZ Wars
Martin Johnston looks at the first commemoration of the NZ Wars.
Canny Scotsman became 'Father of Auckland'
New book published to mark 200 years since Campbell's birth
Businessman denies 'attack' on seal
A complaint has been made claiming a Whangarei leopard seal was 'attacked'.
We have a deal: Coalition winners, losers
The full details and costings of promises are yet to be hammered out but parties happy.
Rain on its way for Labour Weekend
A front is bringing wet weather to several parts of the country tomorrow.
Inquiry follows council boss' alleged 'homosexual' remark
Alleged comments by a council boss at public meetings have sparked an inquiry.
Whangarei organic gardeners cop spray drift
Retired couple upset their large, rural organic garden has been poisoned.
Far North beach death thought to be heart attack
A 61-year-old man was fishing when he got into trouble while retrieving his rod.
Nationwide leadership drought for marae
Māori elders worry as fewer youth rise up the ranks to fill crucial gaps.
Top cops honoured for life-saving bravery
Two police officers are receiving the Police Association's highest honour for bravery.
Taupo crash victim's daughter gutted at loss: 'It's not fair'
Leighton Ahuriri had celebrated his 60th birthday days before the crash.
Taupo crash victims named
Police have released the names of the four people who died in the horrific Taupo crash.
Trial of Daktory members nearing end
Jury is out in trial of two Whangarei Daktory cannabis club members.
Charges dismissed after witness no-show
Crown offers no evidence in jury trial after prime witness fails to appear.
NZ First pays price in Maori seats
17 of the 20 electorates NZ First did best in are safe National seats in the regions.
North Rodney breakaway bid: Rates hike warning
Winston Peters is "where we need him", independence group says.
Fault forces plane's return
Kerikeri-bound plane got as far as skies over Warkworth before returning to Auckland.
Heavy rain batters the country
It's a cold, wet start to Sunday, with heavy rain warnings and thunderstorms forecast.
Actor embarks on 3000km walk for grandparents
He'll be walking five months, carrying film canisters with his dad and brother's ashes.