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Watch NZH Local Focus: New i-site promotes new collaborations in Tauranga

A $5 million dollar proposal to build a state-of-the-art tourist information centre has been approved by Tauranga City Council, but in a digital age could there have been a different way of supporting tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Who designed the Maori flag?

The last-surviving member of the trio of women who created the Tino Rangatiratanga flag speaks out about that important time in New Zealand's history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Herald's new deal with Washington Post

NZME partners with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' Post for new digital tools - and a revamped website.

Christchurch GP faces sex charges

A Christchurch doctor will go to trial this year on charges he indecently assaulted male patients.

Headwinds for Air NZ

Air New Zealand faces a steep drop in full year profit but says tailwinds including strong tourism and flattening competition will help the company.

Cadbury meeting ends in farce

A top-level meeting to discuss the Cadbury factory closure ended with reporters being ejected and the workers' union leaving early citing legal concerns.

Air NZ profit forecast to fall

Air New Zealand faces a sharp fall in first half profits as increased competition puts pressure on yields and oil prices edge up.

Crash pilot was under investigation

The pilot involved in the Melbourne air crash was under investigation for a previous incident that had been deferred three times due to "workload".

Principal: 'We have to learn to carry on'

The Long Bay College community is reeling after three deaths in the school community this year.

Dead gorse perfect for wildfires

The gorse, grass and pines on the Port Hills are ideal plants to fuel the wildfires sweeping through the area.

Baby born as fire rages on

In the midst of the raging inferno enveloping Christchurch's picturesque Port Hills, came a new life.

Joanne Lees's new woman revealed

Joanne Lees, whose boyfriend Peter Falconio was murdered, has revealed a new woman in her life has made her want to have Australian citizenship.

5.2 aftershock not linked to strandings

Scientists have ruled out any suggestion this morning's 5.2 quake was linked to the mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit.

Students, staff hit by pellets fired into school sports day

Western Heights High School has gone into lockdown.

Which area has the keenest beach-goers?

Find out how many days Kiwis spend at the beach by region.

Probe begins into ship explosion

Investigators will interview 'relevant people' after yesterday's explosion that killed a crewman on board cruise ship.

Monster blueberry to hit NZ shelves

Kiwi consumers could soon have their pick of a new super-sized superfood - a jumbo blueberry the size of a $2 coin.

Convicted killer goes on prison rampage

A convicted killer has today admitted going on a prison rampage that caused $6000 worth of damage in December.