'Don't be afraid': Bowel cancer survivor's call to lift 'low' test kit return rates
Nearly 30,000 kits have been sent to Lakes residents, only 56 per cent were returned.
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David Seymour wants apology from Rawiri Waititi over karaka seeds joke
Act leader says an apology would be the right thing for Rawiri Waititi to do.
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'We need to be upfront a recession is here ... impacted families are battling it today.'
'PR stunt': Mobsters warn gang crackdown could spark more violence
Taking items by force may only increase anger and 'inflame' the situation.
'Disrespectful' unveiling for iwi leader renews anguish for ex-wife, children
But an iwi leader says a lot of people needed the unveiling to heal.
Weather: Warning for Harbour Bridge tonight as heavy rain and gales set to hit Auckland
Streams and rivers could rise rapidly and flooding and slips are possible.
SH1 closed: One dead in two-vehicle crash near Taupō
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 10am.
Iwi threatens to blockade harbour over 'juggernaut' port's plans
The port says the Environment Court process is the correct place to debate the issues.
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'More holistic view of education': Principals reflect on 2021 NCEA results
"It just has been harder for students to build consistent success."
Waka Kotahi's billion-dollar blowout on Bay roading projects
Only one of the eight projects has not increased in budget or completion date.
Waka Kotahi's billion-dollar blowout on roading projects
Only one of the eight projects has not increased in budget or completion date.
Steven Joyce: The motel generation deserves better
Opinion: The social housing shortage is a crisis of the Govt's own making.
Te Pāti Māori's 'fearless fight' for equality for Māori
Māori Party president says his party is the only one to achieve equality for all Māori.
School holidays to start with snow, rain and wind across NZ
Severe weather watches and warnings and Harbour Bridge speed limits reduced.
Boris Johnson's resignation 'inevitable', says former British MP in NZ
A Bay of Plenty-based former British MP thinks Johnson will try to remain party leader.
Mother's anguish over predatory teacher laid bare in letter to PM
The mother expressed concerns about the school's investigation.
Property, ute valued at $420k forfeited after meth raids
Property and cash valued at nearly $420,000 have been forfeited after Kawerau drug raids.
Did you drive through the Lake Rd eruption? What you need to do
On Wednesday, mud, steam and water were seen spurting out in Lakes Rd in Rotorua
Exemption sought: Major housing developments at risk from new Govt rules
Leader warns of even higher house prices, more homelessness and workers driven from city.
Childcare centre ordered to explain failures in Malachi's case as he was beaten and bruised
The manager reportedly contacted his caregiver directly about the abuse.
Watch: Emotional haka for student who died in motorbike crash
The much-loved student's cheekiness, opinions, curiosity and authenticity will be missed.
'Children in catch-up mode': Principal says winter illness taking toll
Seasonal flu, gastro bugs, colds and Covid are spreading among staff and students.
'Lots of people are upset': Tauranga Mosque burgled, car torched nearby - police
'No evidence to suggest this was a hate crime,' police say.
Homicide investigation: Detectives seek occupants of silver sedan
Whakamarama homicide inquiry team want to speak to the occupants of a silver sedan.
Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill
At least 12 fire trucks responded.
Freedom campers outstay welcome in Pāpāmoa
Campers say they're actually quite nice people trying to get by in an 'expensive' world.
'People have got to live somewhere': Govt dept buys 41 new houses from developer
Two neighbours share their thoughts on the state home development.
'Get him, dog': Black hat sparked fight that led to alleged murder, court told
Jamaine Wharton, 31, died of blood loss from being stabbed three times.
Seven-day isolation for the flu? Move would be 'horrific' for hospitality
A public health expert says enforcing it would be "pretty impractical".
Dr Tony Farrell: Documentary on booze confronting but necessary
OPINION: What is now required is a legislative change to stop the continuing harm.
Hitting rock bottom: Ex-boozers on Dry July and beyond
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Sonya Bateson: There's a reason abortion is referred to as healthcare
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