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One year on, police urge family to come forward over sudden death of baby girl
Police are frustrated at lack of co-operation from those present when Kween Thompson died.

'I was punished': David Letele confronts former gang president father about criminal history
By age 19, Letele Snr was the Mongrel Mob's president.

NZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awards
Stadium, university, retail, home, spa, bach, marae, office buildings are all on the list.

Tairāwhiti initiative brings smiles and health services to local families
'Seeing their smile after coming out of the dental clinic makes it all worth it.'

Te Pūkenga recruiting advisers to lead major cost-cutting exercise
Forecasts revealed the institute's polytechnics face four years of financial losses.

Police beef up numbers for big weekend of sport
Officers will be out in force as Auckland welcomes English sporting fans.

Tattoos in Japan once the domain of gangsters but now badges of honour for a younger generation
Body art, including tā moko, is not illegal but attitudes are conservative.

Space operator and iwi deny involvement in lakeside hut evictions
An elderly fisherman wonders if he's been evicted for launchpad purposes.

Māori scholar awarded honorary UK doctorate
Jacinta Ruru is top of the class for indigenous research.

Kaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no report
The council’s role in any future local WtE plant will be purely regulatory.

Ōtautahi legends Dillastrate release special new waiata, ‘Māwherangi’
A Christchurch-based band has released a new song.

Former MP attacks 'toxic' workplace
Sandra Lee-Vercoe says the culture of Parliament needs to change.

Māori to the front of leading indigenous peoples rights
Wahine Māori named UN chair to further indigenous rights

Greens wanted a peaceful end to Tana situation
Party considered a tikanga Māori approach to create a peaceful resolution.

Jones wants rematch after Japan's historic victory over Māori All Blacks
Eddie Jones hopes to confirm a Māori game for 2025

Māori reporter calls double standards on Green Party
Former National MP Claudette Hauiti put racism questions to Green Party leadership.

Barnardos Tairāwhiti takes over key safety programme
Over 25 clients served in new safety programme this quarter.

Former councillor calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai Tokerau
Councils that want to keep their Māori wards should have to poll communities

Rotorua building finalist in world architecture awards
Architecture Festival the largest global live awards event for architects and designers.

Independent supermarket coming to Flaxmere
Plans for independent supermarket to fill deserted New World building in Flaxmere.

Support service Te Tuinga Whānau closes after 30 years
Chairwoman said the decision had come after much consideration.

Community beat cops hit the Wellington streets
Hine-Moana Foster is one of the new graduates to patrol the capital's CBD.

Mum of three reached the bottom, now she's on her way up
After years of pain, Kimi Parata breaks her cycle of offending.

Tokomaru Bay store wins Team of the Year after cyclone challenges
Tokomaru Bay store thrives post-Cyclone Gabrielle, adds 1200 products.

Editorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choice
OPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.

From adversity to acclaim: Tairāwhiti men inspire change and hope
Tairāwhiti Men of the Year awards honour local heroes and great role models.

Northland's Pita Tipene leading world's first indigenous trade agreement
The arrangement helped US and Canadian indigenous people meet for the first time.

Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi
Concerns were raised about commercialising the Tūroa family name on Mt Ruapehu.