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New boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boaties
Freedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.
Iwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement
The settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.
Desert Road closure puts Waimarino A & P Show on the map
“You might just end up stuck, not stuck in a bad way, stuck in a good way.”
The cowboy challenge: From Yellowstone to Dannevirke
Popular series has helped to create a buzz for this weekend's event.
‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana temple
The aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.
500 schools ranked: NCEA hotspots where top marks meet affordable housing
Discover the schools with the highest academic results and most affordable house prices.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with ute at Parikino
The motorcyclist was found dead at the scene, police said.
Government backpedals on some automatic speed reversals, says consultation now possible
'There is local support for the speed limits to stay lower,' says Chris Bishop.
‘I do it for the joy of it’: Meet the 89-year-old woman powerlifting into her 90s
“People even tell me that I shouldn’t be doing it at my age - which is nonsense.”
Hawke’s Bay teen runner wins gold at Oceania Orienteering Champs
She also earned a silver in the W18 long distance, boosting her world ranking.
Bitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detour
A courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.
‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of river
Brenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.
‘It’s a growing problem’: Demand rises for school support programmes
'We want all children to get to school on day one, ready to participate and learn.'
Revealed: The proposed iwi-council relationship agreement
Whanganui district councillors will vote on the agreement on February 13.
Tributes as rugby talent, grandson of Māori leader, dies
He played 113 caps for Pōneke Rugby Club, scoring over 800 points.
‘Hugely emotional’: Duo to make 130km hīkoi between marae
'Just the process of walking is also something [our ancestors] would have done.'
What politicians expect from Māori ward polls
Politicians have mixed views on Māori wards ahead of October polls.
‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped
'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'
Watch: PM Christopher Luxon speaks at Rātana Pa
Rātana locals are seeking reassurance from the PM about the Treaty Principles Bill.
‘Testing times ahead for councils, iwi’
Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson may delay stepping down as the sector faces challenges.
Why the Māori Queen’s visit to Rātana marks a new era
The Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori will be welcomed at 3pm Thursday.
How a 21-year-old woman became one of NZ's youngest supermarket owners
'When I tell them my actual age, they do get shocked.'
Opinion: Why Rātana remains a pivotal gathering for political leaders
OPINION: Rātana events emphasise open-mindedness, welcoming leaders and visitors.
Iwi-council partnership ‘nothing to be feared’
'We are not rushing this through by stealth and we are not trying to hide anything.'
‘Massive’ vegetation fire breaks out near Whanganui
Fire and Emergency said seven tankers and one helicopter are responding.
Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88
Russell Marshall was Whanganui MP from 1972 to 1990.
‘You are not alone’: Teenage troubles on the rise; support agency works with record numbers
SUPP helped a record number of teens with substance and mental health issues.