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Anger after Assistant Speaker interrupts Whakatōhea rangatira during mihi
The incident happened during the third reading of the Whakatōhea Treaty settlement.
'Families are drowning': Tenants under pressure in NZ's priciest region for rents
'Landlords are trying to increase rents, but without the demand.'
PM calls Te Pāti Māori planned Budget day protest ‘illegal’
Te Pāti Māori shared on social media that this is a 'rangatira revolution'.
'Really powerful': Why tomorrow's Māori descent Census data release matters
'We should move beyond measuring desperation and deprivation … towards our aspirations.'
Sobs as man found guilty of sexually abusing partner's nieces and nephews
The Crown told the jury the five cousins were “genuine, believable witnesses”.
One person seriously injured in truck and car crash on SH30
There are reports of injuries.
What I eat every day: A physio's tips to optimise your diet and exercise
Advice for how to harness your health and live better for longer.
Experts fly over Whakaari/White Island amid volcanic activity
There has been a string of eruptions there in recent days.
'Never seen it so quiet': Developer says commercial build dry spell worst in decades
'All of these growing costs aren’t making it attractive for anyone.'
Mark Lister: Sell in May and go away?
OPINON: There are definitely a few reasons to think we might get a few bumps in the road.
Police seeking help to find alleged fleeing driver who ran into a lagoon
The driver was earlier seen driving in 'an unsafe manner' around midnight.
Three people taken to hospital after tractor and car collide
The road was closed due to debris and an oil spill.
'Who keeps the fur baby?' How not to traumatise your dog in a break-up
By law, pets are considered chattels — items of property — and subject to equal division.
Whakaari/White Island may be moving into ‘eruptive episode’ - GNS
GNS Science says the initial eruption happened about 8.20am yesterday.
Fears and tributes after death of 'quiet bloke' found in natural hot pool
Local 'streeties' have shared memories of man who died in Sulphur Point area.
Dancing Diary: Who would have thought stepping would be so tricky?
OPINION: This week has been a struggle.
'Don’t stand in the dock chewing your gum': Judge's advice to gang offender
'It’s almost a year after these two fired a gun ... in the middle of the afternoon.'
Sword of Te Arawa hero Haane Manahi returned to his Iwi
Special ceremony marks changes at top of New Zealand Defence Force.
Whakaari/White Island: Boaties told to avoid area after minor eruption
GNS Science says the eruption happened about 8.20am.
'Struggling': Poverty worst in 60 years says school principal
"We were poor. We didn’t have anything, but we were never poverty-stricken."
25 minutes to escape: The need to prepare for megathrust quake and tsunami
'When we have a magnitude 9 earthquake the roading network will fail completely.'
Crowded House drops huge tour announcement
The iconic band will embark on a countrywide tour, hitting both the cities and regions.
'We managed to save a life': Linesmen recall rescue of woman from sinking car in floods
'As I got closer, I could see that she was starting to reach for air.'
Phone data, text message seal meth-making man's fate
Cellphone data put accused man at property where methamphetamine was being made.
'We just want to come home': Rotorua mum and baby stranded in riot-torn New Caledonia
They intended to stay four nights. They've been stuck for two weeks.
Higher injury costs and lower ACC coverage for older Māori - study
Older Māori face higher ACC costs, Auckland University study finds.
'Saved my life': How roller skating helped woman conquer drugs and alcohol
Derby star shares personal story to explain why her home town needs a new skatepark.
Thief with a conscience? Widow in tears as stolen ashes returned
'I’m just so glad that they did the right thing and brought him back.'
'I could lose them right now': Man's urgent plea to get family out of war-torn Gaza
A Palestinian man wants special NZ visas to be available during the Israel-Hamas war.
'Things happened quickly': how Tuesday's wild weather unfolded
'A reminder of how quickly things can happen during weather events'
What the Kāinga Ora report means for Rotorua and the hundreds of planned home builds
There are at least 330 new Kāinga Ora homes budgeted for the city by mid-2025.
Why Kiri Allan never had to go to court for careless driving case
The former Justice Minister was sentenced on two charges after the crash.
Gang murder trial aborted after judge falls ill
What comes next for five men accused of killing one of their own.