The Government's flagship welfare policy for Maori, Whanau Ora - worth $40 million this year - is designed to lift families out of

Auckland Art Gallery's new exhibition celebrates the energy, range and relevance of Pacific Island artists in Auckland.

The actions of a Rotorua man who smashed his partner's head against concrete were an "object lesson" of the ravages of using methampetamine.

Rotorua bars have a social responsibility to sober drivers, says a road safety advocate.