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Government will not agree to Treaty settlements that dispute Crown's sovereignty

Former minister Andrew Little says the Government's stance is unnecessary.

Northland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floods

Cyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.

The Country: Gabrielle-hit couple still without full-farm access

Helen and Ian Burgess, Todd Clark, Sandra Matthews, Dr Beata Bukosa, and Damien O'Connor.

Why Te Arawa's marae relay is becoming a community staple

The event returned after halting in the 1990s due to high traffic costs.

'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier

'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'

Fire at New World supermarket in Auckland’s Victoria Park

Customers have been evacuated from New World at Auckland CBD’s Victoria Park after a fire.

From 5% to 70% survival rates – the conservation team taking eggs from kiwi nests

Catching adult birds to take their eggs may seem counterintuitive, but it works.

The case for Year 14s to play First XV rugby

The debate over Year 14s playing school sports has reignited with Marlborough Boys'.

Labour MPs apologise for swearing at acting PM David Seymour

Regulation Minister David Seymour responds after Labour MP Deborah Russell apologised for swearing at him to kick off a tetchy select committee. Video / Mark Mitchell

'Priority location': Govt announces 189 new homes for Rotorua

'We’re backing community-led solutions to address the need here,' Minister says.

'Blatant violence': Teens face court after Auckland carjacking

The 16 and 17-year-old have been referred to the Youth Court.

'She shut down the country': Seymour critiques Ardern after reading her book

Ardern released her memoir this month.

NZ Media Council upholds complaint over inaccurate NZ Herald ferry bullet points

The council ruled the Herald was responsible for correcting material added to the story.

Matariki weekend: The top 10 most searched destinations

Trip Notes podcast Host Lorna Riley tells Ryan where the best places to be are this Matariki, and the rise of dark sky destinations. Video / Herald NOW

New suicide prevention action plan released amid ‘stubbornly high’ rates

About 600 Kiwis die every year from a suspected suicide.

Pre-schooler survives blind cord hanging: Mum's warning to other parents

A horrified mother of a 4-year-old boy who nearly died after accidentally strangling himself on a blind cord has warned other parents of the dangers. Video / Herald NOW

'Ugly scar on the skyline': Derelict social housing block to lose heritage status

The flats on The Terrace have sat empty since 2012 after they were found to be unsafe.

'We won't be funding it': Roads for 8000-home development debated

The development in Te Tumu is set to house 15,500 people when completed.