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'Obviously very unwell': Fans concerned at singer's erratic NZ shows ahead of final gig

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18 Oct 02:01 AM

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NZ passports are among the world's 'most powerful' – here's why the ranking is at risk

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'Something was wrong': Grieving widow on husband's fishing death
Kahu

'Something was wrong': Grieving widow on husband's fishing death

The coroner said Moeakiola may have survived if he'd been wearing a lifejacket.

17 Oct 04:00 PM
'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 years
New Zealand

'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 years

Porirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

16 Oct 02:38 AM
Auckland University makes Treaty of Waitangi paper optional after backlash
New Zealand

Auckland University makes Treaty of Waitangi paper optional after backlash

About 8000 students took the compulsory Treaty paper this year.

15 Oct 09:16 PM
Māori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councils
Kahu

Māori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councils

Hamilton's Māori ward looks safe, with 'keep' votes ahead by more than 1000.

14 Oct 06:10 AM

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