Low-decile schools are slowest to join new a scheme that funds extra teachers

A new study says international students are an "untapped opportunity" for NZ regions.

Ellie Hutchinson and her friend find wilderness and culture in Coromandel.

Stock's been dried off early, maize crops are destroyed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Cows dried off early and maize crops are destroyed across the Hauraki District.

A 13-year-old girl who had been missing for nearly a month has returned home.

The woman delayed getting ticket checked, but overjoyed when she found out she'd won.

A serious crash has closed an intersection north of Morrinsville.

Two motorcyclists, strangers to each other, met the same horrific fate last week.

Police have serious concerns for Tamia Apaapa, 13, who has been missing since March 27.

He was found at a family member's.

Tematau Wilson may be trying to make his way to Waharoa.

Seven patients injured themselves while having a smoke at Waikato Hospital.

Waikato University's bid for a medical school has greatly perturbed Otago and Auckland.

Farmers may wait until spring for the water to subside. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Farmers will be waiting for months to get access to their land. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The winner bought the ticket on a whim while leaving the supermarket.

A night time trip hit a snag - and two boaties were left up a river without a paddle.

Two cows snuck out for a stroll - but only one came back alive.

Helen Lee lost everything in the blaze - now she's starting again - Made with funding from NZ On Air

4.3 million plastic bags are used every day in NZ - Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Roughly 4.3 million plastic bags are used every day in NZ - Made with Funding from NZ On Air.

Interactive: Statistics for 2016 show winners and losers by decile.

Ian Troughton said the flooding is the worst he has seen in 25 years.

63 minis have hit the road to raise money for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Waikato police are looking for a driver who rammed patrol car this morning.

63 classic mini's are traveling the length of the country to raise money for KidsCan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A man has been charged with murder after the incident south of Taupo.

Councils are reviewing how NZ communities can be more prepared for future storms.

Cyclone Cook has been one gnarly Easter egg for surfers, offering nine-foot waves today.