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Kiwi caught allegedly smuggling cocaine into Thailand remains detained

MFAT says it is providing consular assistance to the detained man.

New Whānau Ora providers confirmed after contract provider shake-up

The Government has confirmed four new contract providers.

'Forced to hide': Child caught in Rotorua store robbery drama

Police are appealing for information about the aggravated robbery.

'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining application

The Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.

'She went under': Eyewitness account of teen cyclist crushed by truck

The teen survived but suffered multiple fractures and severe injuries.

'Deep cuts': Hundreds of health IT jobs to be axed

IT workers in healthcare are being told this week if their jobs are being disestablished.

How Indonesia's school milk programme could spur NZ dairy growth

The school milk programme aims to provide milk to 60 million students daily by 2029.

Why Toi Kiri Arts Festival's return is delayed until 2026

The Toi Kiri festival, focusing on indigenous arts, is postponed to 2026.

How Puhirake Ihaka reshaped Māori representation in Tauranga Moana

Puhirake Ihaka was honoured as an Officer in the New Zealand Order of Merit.

'Very worried': Police search harbour area for man missing since Anzac Day

He left an address on Tobie Place around 11.15pm on Anzac Day.

The Country: Meet Kaiwaka Clothing’s ambassador - Scott Barrett

Christopher Luxon, Scott Barrett, Hunter McGregor, and Jim Hopkins.

More than 1m NZ child sex abuse online viewing attempts as AI content increases

Investigators are concerned about "disturbingly realistic' fake images and videos.

Woman with 'complex mental health issues' appears in court after alleged nitric acid attack

The victim suffered burns to an arm and clothing and was treated at the scene.

'Dismissed': Judge fails to block referral to conduct panel after NZ First party row

Judge allegedly said Winston Peters was 'lying' as she tried to enter NZ First function.

One of NZ's oldest RSAs changes its name, confirms split from national body

Fresh signage featuring the new name and logo has been installed on the clubrooms.

On The Up - Rising leaders: Northland's Youth MPs aim to bring change

Northland's Youth MPs are preparing to make a difference in Parliament.

State Highway 2 closed south and north of Napier after separate crashes

In one crash, a truck and trailer hit and then stopped on top of a wire median barrier.

Heavy rain, thunderstorms for BoP, warnings after rockfall

Thunderstorms are possible this morning, with heavy rain expected.