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Being a homeschool parent: 'We reap what we sow'

A Tongan homeschool mum is encouraging other Pasifika families to look into homeschooling.

‘You’re kidding me’: Hidden graves found under city church during renos

The graves may have been covered in the 1960s to squeeze in more pews.

'I spent more time in a bedroom than a classroom'

Olisa Faatupu, 17, used a heart condition to motivate her to do well at school.

Auckland's trains and hot tracks: Is it 'overkill' or necessary?

'We've had hotter days and haven’t seen closures before.'

'Bloody good bollocking': Mayor prepares for showdown as train debacle continues

Commuters have been warned trains will be cancelled due to the 'heat' until March.

A week on island time with Peters and Reti: Name mix-ups, island banter, suits in 32C weather

The ministers visited Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa in a whirlwind Pacific Mission tour.

Auckland pensioner left homeless by floods trapped in 'bureaucratic stalemate'

A year ago, Sheryl Clarke was rescued from her flooded home. Now she just wants it fixed.

‘Costco baby’ hits first weight target, parents hoping to go home 'soon'

Baby Nathanael’s goals are 'just to feed and grow', mum says.

Laughs and island banter in the 685 as Pacific Mission ends

The final leg of the Pacific Mission is finally here, in Samoa.

New Auckland tsunami evacuation maps show lower risk than thought

Auckland Emergency Management says the new maps are also easier to understand.

‘We’ve got to go and help’: Witness describes futile bid to save man’s life after e-scooter crash

Dad-of-two 'so hurt and sad' young man couldn’t be saved.

Letters: Shaw was the last real Green MP; Herne Bay sewerage stoush

OPINION: 'Chlöe Swarbrick would be far more effective if she switched across to Labour.'

Surprise culprit at centre of supermarket privacy stoush revealed

Countdown is reviewing its stance on providing CCTV footage to customers.

2024 a make-or-break year for Hauraki Gulf

OPINION: Nearby gulls wouldn't even eat the snapper fillet.

‘Water up to the car roof in five minutes’: Widow’s warning a year on from flood death

Family 'forever grateful' for neighbours' brave bids to save her husband, Jane Young says.

A year without Daniel: Dad finds comfort in Auckland flood victim's diary

His son just wanted to help, but Steve Miller is urging others to 'leave it to the pros'.

Watch: Traffic chaos as boat blocks northbound motorway lanes

The worst congestion is expected later this afternoon.

'This is the debate we need to have' - David Seymour on Treaty bill

"They need to be defined democratically, rather than in the courts ..."