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Ukrainian family reunites in NZ, pays tribute to 'hero' slain Kiwi soldier

A Pāpāmoa family speak out about the Ukraine-Russian war.

Police seek witnesses to knifepoint robbery

Kalah Bar in Ngongatahā was robbed by someone wielding a knife.

Sonya Bateson: Easier for young minds to absorb new languages

OPINION: Te reo is everywhere. And in a few more years it'll be more common still.

Toilet paper workers' stoush: Fresh negotiations as shortages felt

Kawerau's Essity mill's 145 workers have been locked out since August 9 without pay.

What's going on at Whakaari/White Island? Large plumes spotted from volcano

People have reported seeing large plumes rise high above the volcano.

'Profoundly distressing': $14k worth of 'irreplaceable' art vanishes during move

'I trusted them with my possessions ... I deserve to know what happened to them.'

Uffindell in 'good shape' - Muller

The Tauranga MP is in good form, according to colleagues.

'Pirate life': Why this couple quit their office jobs and sailed to Fiji to live

'We meet so many people, who ... say 'oh I wish I'd done something like that.'

'Unprecedented': 145 mill workers locked out without pay for two weeks

'We've never been locked out', an employee of 22 years said.

Why Hayden Wilde must wait longer to find out gold fate

The wait will go on for Hayden Wilde.

'Having an affair, buying a fast car and looking tragic': Debunking the mid-life crisis myth

Is a midlife crisis a meltdown or something deeper? And how do you navigate it?

Sir Toby Curtis begins journey to final resting place

The nehu will begin at 12pm, with the burial following.

Ngahi Bidois: Through listening, looking and thinking we receive wisdom to speak

OPINION: Every ta moko is different and identifies the characteristics of the wearer.

'It's just a game': Alleged assault at BOP rugby game 'poor form' - ex-Warrior

"It's not teaching the kids anything about good sportsmanship."

Afraid of the power bill: Why some over 50s are struggling to make ends meet

'The day to day cost of living is stretching the single persons budget to breaking point.'

Seally season: Seal chases cat into marine biologist's lounge

'The one kind of family emergency where a marine biologist would have been useful.'