'They add value to the learning environment and the community.'

He says his wife didn’t mind him having sex with other women as long as he wasn’t lying.

Children's activities, musicians and kapa haka will be at the Arts Village on Thursday.

This time with the support of Ngāti Pikiao and a handful of fighters from Te Urewera.

Matariki is a special time to reflect on the year that has passed and plan for the future.

Advocate for Maori development is passionate about making a difference.

Zara Morrison is expanding her governance experience.

He says he was having consensual sex with the women so was surprised he was charged.

"There [are] some real sad cases out there at the moment."

The woman previously told the court he forced powder on his finger into her mouth.

Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.

Equipment allegedly used to make counterfeit $10, $20, and $50 notes was seized.

May figures showing how many people are in emergency housing have been released.

White Island Tours has said it will not be returning to the island.

A leading entertainment figure takes the stand to give evidence in his defence.

Choreographers teaching amateurs to shine on stage at this year's competition.

'He’s made mistakes but that doesn’t make him a criminal'

Police were called about 10.30am.

Matariki - Pleiades - is the most well-recorded star cluster in the night sky,

Two people were seriously injured and two people received moderate to serious injuries.

Dancers preparing to perform in front of over 2000 people on August 19.

Star trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.

Flooded homes, threatened highways, and months of anxiety for lakeside residents.

"I’ve been left here having to ring my husband at work."

The counsel asked why the phones of the complainants were not seized and searched.

Hard work produces welcome putea after successful market day.

Children given special role in celebrations.