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No more 'hunting hui': Māori educators launch association to curb feelings of isolation
After 30 years a new chapter begins for Māori teachers seeking connection and support.
Life in the balance: What it's like to be young on a transplant waitlist
Paul was tested at 20 and told to go live her life - before she developed kidney disease.
Former Black Caps coach claims players were 'egotistical buggers'
Andy Moles hasn't held back about Brendon McCullum and other ex-Black Caps in a new book.
Home build dream shattered after business hacked and woman launders couple’s $150k
Sophie Winchester-Krishan earned $5k for laundering the couple's scammed money.
Dai Henwood on performing live comedy with stage four cancer
No cameras, censors or lawyers, as TV team prepares for 'rule-breaking' national tour.
'You have to ask for help': League legend Tāwera Nikau on overcoming life's challenges
Despite tragic loss, the sporting hero is now focused on giving back.
'We’re confident': Payne on tackling Townsville's challenges
Matthew Payne is third in the V8 series with 1289 points, close behind Will Brown.
Kāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortage
Kāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt
'Significant delays': Serious crash closes SH3 south of Te Kuiti
Police reported the two-vehicle crash around 11.30am today.
Pair deny charges over death of Paige Johnson in alleged hit-and-run
One man is charged with manslaughter and the other with being an accessory after the fact.
Ryman sales down, Summerset sales at record levels
Ryman's performance contrasted sharply with Summerset, which made record sales in quarter.
'Caught up with him and KO'd him': Car crashes into house, driver attacked by neighbours
Tensions had been building on the Hamilton street long before Thursday's confrontation.
Stock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wet
Hydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.
Foote stable favoured by global racing giant in coup for NZ
One of the world's biggest racehorse owners has upped its New Zealand presence.
'Angel riding with us': Teen jockey remembered for selfless act just before tragic death
Ngakau Hailey is being praised for his quick thinking to help an injured rider.
SPCA alarmed about rise in staff abuse, threats to kill pets
The abuse has increased in the past two years and occurs almost daily, the SPCA says.
State of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZ
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.
‘Lock all your doors’: Neighbours recount gunman on loose after Hamilton homicide
An alarming Facebook post was the first sign something was amiss, a neighbour says.
Market close: NZ shares flat as Australian regulator clears path for Fonterra consumer sale
The NZ sharemarket was steady, while the Nasdaq hit another record high in the US.
'Highly venomous': Deadly sea snake washes up on Coromandel beach
"Although they are generally docile ... it’s important not to approach or handle them."
'Stop this madness': Police promise crackdown on illegal dirt bikers
Several parks and reserves have been vandalised in recent weeks.
Man accused of fatal shooting, stealing car at gunpoint appears in court
The 20-year-old has been granted name suppression.
Heavy rain warning likely for BoP – MetService
An orange warning has been issued for Coromandel and Waikato from 11am tomorrow.
Napier woollen yarn producer to close, 26 job losses
Design Spun had hoped to keep its mill running in Napier but that was 'not achievable'.
'Really talented' young jockey dies in Hamilton dirtbike crash
Ngakau Hailey was set to ride in Cambridge tomorrow; his name is now removed from entries.
The amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'
Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?