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PM vows Dame Whina's legacy will be taught in schools
Statue to 'Mother of the Nation' Dame Whina Cooper unveiled in Panguru before huge crowd.
Four more arrests after firearms incident in Taradale
"This is a difficult time for our communities": Police.
'Stay inside': Firearms incident sparks police warning to residents
A road is also closed in the small North Island town.
Woman who died in Ruatoria crash named
The car rolled off the road after the crash near Ruatoria on Friday.
Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches
Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.
Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship
Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.
What the All Blacks did next: World Cup squad's off-diary trip
After a week of public events, the team made a secret visit.
Man wanted in relation to Ruatōria woman's death found
Police have found a man they were looking for in relation to an unexplained death.
New home owners find dead body in vacant house
The body was found by the new property owners.
Body found in vacant property in Ruatoria
Body was found on Saturday afternoon and is believed to have been there for some time.
Ngāti Dread: The rugby team that hasn't won a match since 2013
Neil Reid went into the camp to find out why they keep going.
Victim of burglary by meth addicts offers a job
"He never had anything against me, just wanted what I had so he could buy some more P."
Ngāti Porou: A loyal iwi seeking to transform its community
Ngāti Porou retained much of its land, but suffered through social neglect.
Big Read: Down on the cannabis farm at Ruatoria
Hemp giving small Māori community of Ruatoria a chance to redefine itself.
Haumaha supporter on hunger strike
Former police chaplain Mareikura Collier is protesting outside Ruatoria Police Station.
King Country and North Otago strong, Horowhenua-Kapiti pick up Seruwalu
Two games decided by last minute kicks and five teams win on the road.
Great Nepia missed out on all-white All Blacks
Bay-born fullback was arguably New Zealand rugby's first superstar.
Two families homeless, others isolated as logs hit East Coast bridges
Environmentalists demand end to clearfelling after logs exacerbate Tolaga Bay flooding.
Weather warning: 'Severe' storms on the way for North Island
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter much of the central and upper North Island.
How $160m medical cannabis deal could transform a small town
But it depends on medical marijuana bill passing second and third reading
Stand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40C
You think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.
Hit-and-run death: Family pleads for closure
It's not too late to come forward, family of Nelson Hari says to driver.
Police Ten-7 probes hit-and-run death
The investigation into Ruatoria man Nelson Hari's death will air on Police Ten-7 tonight.
Watch: Rugby refs' ultimate haka mash up
Two East Coast rugby referees have recreated ref signals using traditional haka actions.
Private schools lure high-paid principals
Five state school principals have taken top jobs in private schools in the past two years.
Family plea after suspected huffing death
Tiaan Herewini died from suspected huffing a day before his 14th birthday.
Second vehicle sought in Ruatoria inquiry
Police are now looking for a second mystery vehicle that ran over a man at the weekend.
Easter road toll claims lives of 2 hunters
Ministry figures show there have been 107 crashes this holiday, last year there were 101.
NCEA: How does your school rate?
Interactive: Statistics for 2016 show winners and losers by decile.
Arrest after man killed in hit-and-run
Gisborne Police have arrested a 29-year-old man following the fatal hit-and-run.
Horror crash: Couple seconds from death
"If I didn't swerve, I most definitely would be in a bag," says Matthew Henderson.