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First Whanganui, now Paris: Calls for legal rights to protect River Seine

In 2017, New Zealand recognised the Whanganui River as a living entity.

Best Debut: Comedian scoops major prize at festival

'Now, it feels like I deserve to be up there.'

Paedophile teacher's 40th conviction: Crimes continue to haunt survivors

His eighth confirmed victim stared him down in court this week. Others may be waiting.

Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl

Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.

Opinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concerns

OPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.

King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Retirement not the end of work for honoured veterinary professor

Professor Joe Mayhew received the King’s Birthday honour for equine medicine.

The art of composting with Andrea Coleman

Andrea Coleman knows a thing or two about composting. Kem Ormond finds out more.

Air jockey: Meet Craig Grylls, New Zealand's top rider who likes to pilot his way to victory

New Zealand's champion jockey flies himself around the country.

Comanchero v Comanchero crime: Second man admits terrorising bodybuilder's family

A prospect and three patched members were investigated, including the national president.

'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar Cup

Nathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.

Treaty settlement renames iconic sites in central North Island

The name changes follow the Treaty settlement of iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua.

'Real progress': Whanganui River project thrives

The project aims to improve the biodiversity, water quality and ecosystem health.

Centenarian celebrates 103rd birthday with family and friends

Joan has two children alive, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

How a Whanganui trust is reviving ancient seeds for better health

The trust's mission is to find the best foods in the world for human health.

Sky's First XV coverage welcomed despite Auckland's absence

Coverage starts on May 29 with Nelson College vs Marlborough Boys’ College.

15 years on, man denies killing woman in a remote rural ravine

Dean Mulligan maintains his innocence, 15 years after his conviction.

Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement begins journey through Parliament

It is the beginning of the process to enact the central North Island tribe’s settlement.

'Inspire the next generation': Boeing's new push in Kiwi schools

Giant exporter hopes students in regions can be part of the next generation of aviators.