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Kapa haka 'unlocks' relationships, connects Aotearoa with the world
Kapa haka in Rotorua has allowed performers to travel the world.
'Vacuum of information': City leader demands answers after warnings issued hour into thunderstorms
Houses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.
How a successful farmer spiralled into a homeless 'night-crawler'
Paul Harrop once ran a $4 million farm. Now, he's in prison.
Police seeking witnesses after cyclist dies after crash in New Plymouth
The cyclist was taken to hospital but died a few days later.
Community mourns loss of Waitotara Hotel after fire
The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.
Dramatic video of Waitotara Hotel fire
The fire took hold last night in the South Taranaki township, destroying the hotel. Video / Supplied
'Pretty much destroyed': Investigation opened into South Taranaki blaze
A fire investigator will return to the scene this morning
On The Up - 'Truly humbling': NZ teacher's four decades of inspiration
At 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.
Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.
16 Lotto players win over $17k each – where the tickets were sold
One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.
Australian company applies to mine Taranaki seabed under fast-track law
Opponents fear sediment discharge will harm sea life on Pātea Banks.
Land lease problems scupper plan for iwi-council centre
The parties will now pursue separate developments in Manāia.
'Pretty scary': Highlander's journey from emergency neck surgery to successful return
'I definitely thought for a second, like, man, is that it for my career?'
'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blaze
The fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.
Ballance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plant
The proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.
Inside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf course
Hamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.
House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.
Fatal leap: Man drowns after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing
A coroner has highlighted the dangers of rock fishing after Cameron Zimmerman's death.
'Thank God I'm alive': Street fight ends with woman being run down, crushed against wall
The woman got into her ute, did a three-point turn, accelerated, and drove at the victim.
Woman raped during game of 'truth, dare or command' too scared to resist
He had sex on his mind and used the game to manipulate the woman, the judge found.
Taranaki organic dairy farmer weathering the drought
Janet Fleming milks 320 cows once daily and has diversified by growing botanicals.
Widow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedy
Sorav Saini was killed in a machinery accident. His wife wants 'justice'.
Lotto: 32 players split Second Division – where the lucky tickets were sold
One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.
Sunny start to school holidays for NZ but heavy rain could move in from Wednesday
School kids should be able to get outside for today and tomorrow's start to the holidays.
Racing powerhouse: Te Akau scores big with Dream Of The Moon win
Dream Of The Moon secured a decisive three-and-a-quarter length victory.
Debutant inspires Highlanders to snap four-game losing streak
The Highlanders have beaten the Fijian Drua to claim their third Super Rugby Pacific win.