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One traveller discovers the key to an itinerary everyone will love.

29 Nov 08:00 PM
Air NZ expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this evening
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Air NZ expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this evening

The airline aims to have all affected planes updated today after global software fault.

29 Nov 07:29 PM

Kāhu news - Ngā Take o te Wā

World champion powerlifter honoured as Māori Sports Person of the Year
Kahu

World champion powerlifter honoured as Māori Sports Person of the Year

Dr Karlina Tongotea claimed world champion, senior sportswoman and supreme Māori titles.

29 Nov 10:14 PM
Māori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform
Kahu

Māori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform

The Kotahitanga Fund has initial iwi seed commitments of about $100m.

29 Nov 07:51 PM
Pain into purpose: Mother launches petition after son's shooting death
Kahu

Pain into purpose: Mother launches petition after son's shooting death

Eru was 29 with a partner, two children, and four brothers - including a twin.

28 Nov 12:47 AM
‘Ignited an invigoration’: Māori Queen turns social media kids onto Kīngitanga
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‘Ignited an invigoration’: Māori Queen turns social media kids onto Kīngitanga

Rahui Papa says her reign has reignited rangatahi pride in the Kīngitanga.

27 Nov 10:56 PM

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30 Nov 07:49 AM
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Bringing food, support and festive-season kindness to the community.

26 Nov 11:00 AM
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25 Nov 11:00 AM
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23 Nov 09:54 PM

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