The announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.

Nine more influencers have also received warning notices and 27 are on a watchlist.

Aston Plunkett received seven As in her exams and topped NZ in Geography.

A petition for police body cameras has gained nearly 15,000 signatures.

The prison population is expected to reach nearly 14,000 in a decade.

Pamela Rasmussen, 40, died after trying three times to get help at hospital.

Most mislabelled vapes had significantly less nicotine than promised.

Builders say the commitment and weight of running a business can come as a shock

A hikoi down Kaikohe’s main street is planned for today at 10am to pay tribute to Catalya

The court granted permanent name suppression for the offender.

Jude Beattie, 11, underwent emergency surgery at Starship Hospital.

Sky says the error was caught on Friday and the transactions were quickly cancelled.

Act's David Seymour will become Deputy PM on May 31, succeeding Winston Peters.

Nurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.

Police are seeking information about the motorbike involved in the collision.

Allen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover

Isaac Beach has been selected to help choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury

Caring for her young partner to the end of his life inspired Williams to become a nurse.

Te Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds

Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki

Morris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.

Parata studied during chemotherapy, often logging in from Auckland Hospital.

The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.

Police found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.

Online casinos have enjoyed a surge in promotion online.

'We can account for where every dollar went.'

Christopher Luxon said TPK has made an appropriate operational decision.

Māori and Pasifika student numbers at MIT and Unitec are rising.

The winning project focuses on Ngāi Tūhoe connection to Te Urewera land

Wickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.

Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.

A guard involved in the altercation has been stood down pending investigation.

Dean Wickliffe started his hunger strike on March 10, seeking dignity and fair treatment.

Police officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.

Three women from an artistic Auckland family are heading to California.

George Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.

The centre offers tikanga-based care and kaupapa Māori wellbeing initiatives.

Colleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.

Prebble cited concerns over the tribunal's direction.

They moved from renting where they paid $611 weekly for a rundown home.

The series showcases projects incorporating tikanga and mātauranga Māori.

Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.

She became a cultural ambassador, touring globally with New Zealand delegations.

The former Auckland councillor's mural was unveiled in Manukau, South Auckland.

AUT's initiative included dental exams and treatments, ensuring players' safety.

This year, 55 teams will perform, the largest number in the event's history.

Detective Superintendent Ross McKay leads the investigation into party activities in 2023.

BBM delivers $13.50 in social good for every dollar invested, says Letele.

It is the first time a Kiwi has held such a high-ranking role in the RAAF.

Auckland councillor Kerrin Leoni opposes the sale of strategic assets like airport shares.

The central figures perform a hongi, sharing the breath of life in the artwork.

National leaders have praised her impact on Māori education.

New Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the OECD.

'We Belong' celebrates unity and welcomes all to Te Matatini in New Plymouth.

The Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori will be welcomed at 3pm Thursday.

Hapai CEO Jacqui Harema sees Brown's lack of health experience as an opportunity.

New members include Phillip Crump, Tipene Chrisp and Vanessa Eparaima on three-year terms.

First of two inquiries after whistleblowers' allegations makes several recommendations.

Tennis Auckland denies Lomu family access as coaching credentials spark controversy.

'We were simply asking her to be respectful.'

Calls grow to extend Treaty Bill submission deadline amid tech issues.

Dame Tariana Turia's legacy honoured; whānau urged to 'do the mahi' against Treaty bill.

Headquarters owner Leo Molloy has offered to compensate the young victim and her father.

Over 1000 Xmas hampers and toys delivered in Auckland, Hamilton, Tokoroa and Te Kuiti.

Dr Melenia Kaitaeifo, inspired by her brother's tragic death, graduates as a doctor from Otago.

The Mongrel Mob are off to Napier for Angus Benson's tangi as police ensure public safety.

Lady Tureiti Moxon: 'The process was driven by a political and racist agenda.'

Academic says Goldie sale raises concerns over Māori cultural heritage and ancestral ties.

Jackson challenges Seymour to debate, urges public to keep fighting against the bill.

Joris de Bres is flabbergasted by Act's 'divisive' bill.

Community advocate is a finalist in TV presenter of the year

Cherie Kurarangi has a brief encounter with cops.

Arch rivals consider truce to make a stand against new laws.