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Sarah Harris
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Reporter, NZ Herald

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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State of the Nation report reveals Kiwi struggle

13 Feb 03:00 PM
Kids affected by transience 'ticking time bomb'
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Kids affected by transience 'ticking time bomb'

07 Feb 04:00 PM

Transient Kiwis make up a population the size of Tauranga - new research has found.

Whāngai: 'it's the way we strengthen our families'
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Whāngai: 'it's the way we strengthen our families'

04 Feb 04:00 PM

An emotional documentary shines light on the Māori tradition of adoption (whangai).

Nationwide leadership drought for marae
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Nationwide leadership drought for marae

15 Oct 04:00 PM

Māori elders worry as fewer youth rise up the ranks to fill crucial gaps.

Taupo crash victim's daughter gutted at loss: 'It's not fair'
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Taupo crash victim's daughter gutted at loss: 'It's not fair'

12 Oct 04:00 PM

Leighton Ahuriri had celebrated his 60th birthday days before the crash.

Shooting victim 'all about her children'
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Shooting victim 'all about her children'

26 Jul 11:35 PM

Family are surrounding the four young daughters as they deal with mum's death.

Stingray attack: Man thankful to be alive
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Stingray attack: Man thankful to be alive

17 Jul 03:33 AM

As blood poured out of the puncture in his elbow "a lot of swearing words came to mind".

'I just thought 'not again. Another one'
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'I just thought 'not again. Another one'

15 Jun 12:00 AM

Hone Mihaka opens up about suicide in light of NZ's low ranking for child wellbeing.

Gay man denied eyebrow shaping
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Gay man denied eyebrow shaping

27 Apr 12:45 AM

Jason Lee wants an apology after the beauty salon allegedly discriminated against him.

50 rape survivors need for exhibition
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50 rape survivors need for exhibition

22 Mar 02:32 AM

A sexual-abuse survivor is calling for other victims to break the taboo.

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