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Opinion: The role of karakia in modern New Zealand
The University of Otago includes karakia in meetings for cultural safety.
North Island couple celebrate 'mind-boggling' $23m Lotto win with fish and chips on beach
'I just blurted it out – we’ve won 23.3 million dollars!'
'Coward' father who killed son, 6, in fiery crash freed from prison
Niklas Gebhardt was jailed in 2022 after being convicted of manslaughter.
Jailed rapist takes his sexsomnia defence to the Supreme Court
Damin Cook claimed he was asleep when he raped a woman at a party.
Sticky situation: Ruru freed from notorious 'bird-catching tree'
The bird was treated and cleaned at the Native Bird Recovery Centre.
One dead after 'medical event' shuts down Christchurch pool
St John was notified at 9.49am today.
The Denniston mine protest: Blowback from the 'blow-ins'
Shane Jones says he can't understand coal mining protesters. They've responded.
Inquest begins for woman killed by recently paroled rapist neighbour
Joseph Brider was released on parole just 72 days before he violated and murdered a woman.
Phil Gifford: How Super Rugby 2025 is captivating fans again
OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific has been highly entertaining in 2025, with unexpected upsets.
Volunteer firefighter Dave 'Squid' McKenzie remembered 'He loved his fire station community'
McKenzie was known around the community as a man with a staunch outlook on fire safety.
The NZ schools that produced the highest-achieving Cambridge exam students
And hear from of our top scholars that ranked the best in the world.
Man in coma after crash at Christchurch speedway event
A man is in an induced coma after a crash in Christchurch last night.
A dozen Lotto players win over $20k each – where the lucky tickets were sold
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $5 million on Wednesday.
Stock truck full of sheep rolls on SH1 near Balclutha
The Clinton Highway is closed following the single-vehicle crash.
Venomous sea snake killed after dog attack at Auckland beach
The snake was likely blown ashore by strong winds and needing rest.
Gregor Paul: Blues struggle to transition from champions to dynasty
OPINION: The southerners found their rhythm just as the Aucklanders slumped.
'Stay away': Venomous sea snake found alive at Ōmaha Beach
DoC advises people and dogs to avoid the southern end of the beach.
Be one of the first travellers to circumnavigate Antarctica
Say no to boring travel days with these new events.
Kiwi Beatles fan to part with menu signed by the fab four
Aucklander Chris Watson is parting with a menu he asked The Beatles to sign in 1964.
'Beautiful ride': Val Di Zoldo shines in Gr.2 Travis Stakes win
Val Di Zoldo won the Gr.2 Travis Stakes at Te Rapa, earning redemption.
'Great white': Diver survives shark attack in Dusky Sound
The diver and his dive buddy say the shark involved was a great white.
Are tourists spoiling this iconic Kiwi landscape, or are angry locals the 'fun police'?
Shellie Evans was shocked by what she found at the tourism hotspot.
'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projects
Mike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead
'World's best and loveliest daughter': Tributes for young woman killed in Marton crash
My Marie Harder Clemensen died in a crash on SH1 in March, police confirmed.
'Raw and unfiltered:' Jenny-May Clarkson's emotional life story
TVNZ's Jenny-May Clarkson admits to suffering from self-doubt in her book Full Circle.
'Feels like he belongs': Could this ex-Wallabies star switch allegiance to the All Blacks?
The 34-year-old could represent New Zealand from mid-2026.
'Dream trip' turns to tragedy after hitchhiking Lord of the Rings fan killed in crash
Tourist Joseph Snode was picked up by a woman who later crashed her car and killed him.