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Major Matariki tradition explained, how to celebrate at home

An umu kohukohu whetū isn't the only way to celebrate, it's as simple as being at home.

'Matariki is ours' - Why our newest public holiday is important for all Kiwis

A celestial navigator on Matariki, family, and how to spot the constellation

Council staff salaries set to rise 7.9 per cent despite $11.2m deficit

The council will decide today on its Annual Plan, which also includes a rates rise of 5.8%

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Depp and Heard show domestic violence hates sunlight

OPINION: Domestic violence takes root in the darkness and shadows.

Opinion | Labour looks soft on gangs, dithering on law and order

OPINION: There's a lot going on for Labour heading into an election year next year.

'Spiritual death': How an addict escaped the clutches of gangs and drugs

'I had nothing and there was a spiritual death inside me.'

Advocates share their wishlists for the new Māori Health Authority

'The philosophy is great. We want to see the resourcing to back it up.'

Comment: Learning to evolve when nestlings take off

OPINION: When you think you have a plan, the people you love most change the game

Disabled teen's 'can-do' attitude shines on rugby field

The student, born with partly-formed arms, is competing in an annual rugby tournament.

Auckland, Bay of Plenty Lotto winners score $500,000

One winner from the Bay of Plenty was drawn with 17 other lucky Lotto players on Saturday.

Thunder, rain, hail: What to expect from the weather today

Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and strong winds for most of Sunday.

Meet Pip, 65, who had a slide built into her new Mount Maunganui home

Pip Kay, 65, was inspired by her youth when designing her house with a slide.

Marriage is between man and woman: School under fire for 'discriminatory' statement

But the school says the statement is to "transparently explain" its philosophy.

Warnings after boat sinks in BOP, tramp salvaged from Lake Rotorua

The boat sunk on Saturday and needed to be salvaged by the regional council.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss the state of the building and construction industry

Premium subscribers have their say on the state of the building and construction industry.

Comment: In these strange and angry times, be the driver of change

OPINION: I've often wondered: how bad are things going to get before they get better?