Haka for sale: Inside the ‘problematic’ global trend of Māori dance workshops for corporate clients
Companies selling haka classes are used by global brands – and are alarming experts.
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Kiwa Pools' code browns prove costly
Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools closed 11 times from November to February for 'code brown' events.
Mark Lister: Navigating Trump's second term requires market patience
OPINION: Trump may prove more measured and adaptable than some believe.
A ‘privilege’ to perform: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te Matatini
A translation app including six languages has been set up for Te Matatini 2025.
‘Making our whānau proud’: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te Matatini
The teams are ready to give their all on the world's biggest kapa haka stage.
Migrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not exist
The eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.
Flood-prone Whangārei campground getting drainage makeover
The thousands of visitors at Uretiti Campground have to dodge flooding after heavy rain.
‘Pretty horrific’: Fire destroys Ruawai home in minutes, sheer luck no one hurt
The house was unsalvageable by the time fire crews arrived at the Northland fire.
Aaliyah Hunt’s international dance triumph: How hard work pays off
Aaliyah Hunt has been dancing since she was 3 and aspires to dance on cruise ships.
Mangawhai community mourns champion and harbour vigilante
Jim Wintle enjoyed seeing the community benefit from the projects he was involved with.
Small town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee game
Worthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
‘Dangerous’: GP wait times force local clinic to close books
Katikati health practice says poor funding has caused 'dangerous' wait times.
The mystery of the missing black petrels
“We’ve banded over 5500 chicks over the 29 years and we’ve had less than 500 return."
Vege tips: Winter is coming
OPINION: If your garden isn’t under snow, you can continue to plant and sow all winter.
John Deere a family affair for this dairy farmer
Reece Houghton's father Neil collected and meticulously restored vintage John Deeres.
Moa remains found in farm swamp in 1934
"The remains of at least a dozen moas were unearthed by a farmer recently."
Flower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changes
Flower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.
‘Borrowed time’: Peter Beckett’s final days in Central America
Former Napier councillor sick for 'some time' – mercy dash details revealed.
‘Hidden and quiet’: The libraries raising eyebrows for their internet search histories
Hastings District libraries reveals the top 10 sites searched-for and blocked.
‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.
‘Very little bearing on what happens later’: Chiefs taking flying start in stride
'What happens in round one and two has very little bearing on what happens later on'
Promoting welfare through cricket
Cricket is being used as a wary to promote good welfare in Te Puke.
Doubts remain over Napier Health Centre overnight service
City residents await news on what plans there are for urgent overnight healthcare.
Police search for missing man after car found near Tongariro
Geoffrey Kelly was last seen on Thursday night wearing grey shorts and a tan sweatshirt.
‘Persistent difficulties’: Education Ministry shutting down Cobham School
Cobham primary school will close on June 27 after over 60 years in operation.
Auckland FC's Louis Vestraete and Callan Elliott in studio with Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine
Two of Auckland FC star players joined Jason Pine in studio to chat the A-League season so far and whether they can win the whole competition. Video / Cameron Pitney
‘Incredible showcase’: Opera in the Pā returns with stellar lineup
Headliners include bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’I and mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting.
Man killed near Huntly in roadside stabbing
The man died at the scene after reports that he was stabbed in public.
‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’
Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.
'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fine
More than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.
Teen needed facial reconstruction surgery after work accident on his birthday
'When I first saw myself, I was in shock … why did this happen to me?'
Napier library faces two-year closure amid council cost-saving plan
The library closure aims to keep Napier's rates increase below 7.9%.
Boon boom pow: Community to celebrate street art milestones
The annual festival will mark its 10th anniversary this year.
Court again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fishery
The judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.