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Representation review could affect Māori ward structure

Local authorities are required to review their representation at least every six years.

Ōpōtiki man found not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter

The jury has found Ōpōtiki man Harry Matchitt not guilty of murder.

Teaching te reo Māori to 'the masses': The story behind a new app with big goals

New app Reo Ora aims to be the one-stop learning platform for te reo Māori.

World-leading app to train teachers in te reo Māori

The initiative aims to strengthen New Zealand's education workforce in Te Reo.

Rob Rattenbury: How pervasive is white supremacy in NZ?

OPINION: White supremacists do exist in our country, though hopefully not in great numbers

Local Focus: New 'rainbow hub' opens in Tauranga

Gender Dynamix and Rainbow Youth move in together. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Political Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reforms

Equity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.

School uniforms out, brollies and winter woollies in: Wet, windy, cold start to school holidays

"Severe gales" expected for Northland and Auckland, snow for parts of the South.

'Human rights issue': School under fire over toilet rules

But principal says students can still use toilets during class.

Mussel-ing in: Battle to save 'eco-system engineers' from sea star invasion

One PhD student said sea stars are threatening mussels in Ōhiwa Harbour.

'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soars

A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.

Nine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination status

Is your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?

Witness recants police statement on stand during murder trial

The jury has heard more Crown evidence on day two of a Tauranga High Court murder trial.

Tūhoe leadership tussle: Activist Tame Iti shoved at protest

Protests within the Tūhoe nation show no sign of letting up.

Fatally crushed: Ill sparkie and 'wrong' wiring surface in final day of inquest

Director of the manufacturer of the truck involved disputes suggestions of 'wrong' wiring.

Live updates: One new Covid case in MIQ today

The new case arrived in New Zealand from the Philippines via Singapore on June 19.