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On The Up: The 'Heartstopper' with big ambitions in motorsport and acting

Leighton Leevard has big dreams despite living with a rare heart condition.

'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fight

Misty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.

The 'sobering' report on Māori kids in the system: ‘My dreams will come true...even if it takes a while’

The “oranga tamariki system” includes Oranga Tamariki, police and several ministries.

Investigator says missing US student 'appears to be safe' despite ongoing police search

Private investigators say there's no immediate concern for Will's safety.

'Loving and leaving': How divorce helped fuel Shorty St alum's creative calling

Nisha Madhan says leaving the show – and her husband – helped unlock her potential.

Government compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promise

Auckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.

Auckland Uni vice-chancellor abruptly resigns after fresh 5-year reappointment

Her resignation was announced today.

Streets of gold: Auckland's most expensive streets revealed

The average price of homes on Auckland most expensive street is $11m.

Richard Prebble: What Luxon must do to secure a coalition victory

OPINION: The right's challenge is managing Seymour's and Peters' grandstanding.

Burning down the house: Talking Heads frontman announces one-off Kiwi show

David Byrne recently went viral after his performance with pop star Olivia Rodrigo.

'Out of character': Concern grows for missing US student in NZ

An investigator says Will Johnson's last contact with family was on June 5.

'Absolutely flying': Asfoora impresses in pre-Ascot gallop

Oisin Murphy says Asfoora is 'absolutely flying' ahead of her defence.

Driver dies after North Shore crash, severe thunderstorm warnings issued

These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.

Thinking of retiring? Nearly one in two Kiwis still working when they turn 65

Data shows we're joining the workforce earlier and continuing to work later in life.

Watch: Police probe after 'distressing' footage emerges of youths hurling baby goat to death

A group of snapback cap-wearing youths holler and squeal with delight in the video.

'I'm probably on': Inside Warriors rookie hooker's last-minute call-up

Healey looks one to watch; part of a cohort of young Warriors turning heads.

Awanui Labs scraps plan to send Auckland’s blood tests to Wellington

Company has been sending 250 blood samples daily to Wellington by road and air freight.

Kaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputy

Craig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.