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Hope popular Mangonui Waterfront Festival can be revived
What's behind the festival's cancellation is revealed but there's hope for the future.
Malnourished puppies found beside river now thriving
Four malnourished puppies rescued near Ohakune are doing well under Rukmini Vadke's care.
Grandfather found dead in the Waikato River - family say police should have done more
Norman Hyslop's body was eventually found by a member of the public.
David Seymour happy to debate Treaty Principles Bill – anyone, anywhere, anytime
Act leader says the bill is being driven by his constituency and not an anti-Māori agenda.
Māori health providers deliver 33,330 vaccinations, surpassing Government’s 10,000 goal
A $50m investment has surpassed expectations.
Reverend Dr Te Hira Paenga is keeping the Anglican faith
Reverend Dr Te Hira Paenga graduated with a PhD in theology.
Local iwi calls on the Government to save 230 mill jobs
Ngāti Rangi says mana whenua will be most affected by closure.
Man camping at abandoned Auckland country club calls himself ‘volunteer security guard’
Tim Stewart says he's the only one preventing the course from becoming a refugee camp.
Donated firewood for eight families with newborns
Ernslaw One initiative for eight families welcomed by Plunket.
The apologies from police are worthless insults to Māori - Emmy Rākete
The criminologist says another report just highlights police racism.
Aussie bronze medallist says Māoritanga helped her success
Aussie athlete Caitlin Parker credits her Māori culture for her Paris Bronze
Waikato hounds make nationwide Top Dog finals
The 2024 competition raises money for NZ mental health and dog-related charities.
Local councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling rule
FNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.
Grow the heaviest spuds and win big: Alzheimer's Gisborne's potato challenge returns
Compete for $100 gift vouchers in a potato-growing contest with categories for all ages.
Māori have a completely different view of family from non-Māori - Anaru Eketone
OPINION: Whakapapa ties Māori together as a family and community.
Local Government: Manurewa Local Board ends secret workshops
Until this year, workshops have been closed to the public and the media.
'How are you feeling?': Students get software support to monitor their mental health and wellbeing
The Pulse platform can be accessed by students on their devices.
Editorial: The win for local communities in the battle over booze
OPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.
‘Be a gang member or be a dad’: Man saved his life by joining a gym, not the Mob
Devlin Rodgers could have joined the gang but weighed up his life's choices instead.
Tainui will have week-long celebration to mark Kingi Tūheitia's coronation
A guide to the celebrations at Tūrangawaewae.
Police say Waikato retirement village death not suspicious
Police say investigations did not identify anything to suggest the death was suspicious.
Deloitte study - Auckland should promote its Māori culture and heritage
Promoting the culture would create a unique world identity for Auckland.
Body found believed to be that of missing 84-year-old
Norman was last seen on Sunday but his family says his body has been found.
Stratford votes to retain Māori ward
'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'
Opinion: Removing barriers to better health outcomes for Māori is critical
OPINION: Health disparities between Māori and non-Māori are well documented.
Minister's message to gang members after bikes ticketed: 'Leave'
The Police Minister says green-ticketing illegal bikes is just the beginning.
Community marae on the horizon for Whangamatā
A dedicated group is taking steady strides to developing a hub for all.
Crowds expected for coronation celebrations of Kiingi Tuheitia
August 21 marks the 18th anniversary of the Māori king's coronation
'A colourful celebration of literature': Kids dress up for Awapuni School Book Parade
Pages came to life as Awapuni students dressed up as their favourite book characters.
Far North news in brief: Track closure extended, Daffodil Day, education hui and flood plan
News snippets from around the Far North.
Best-selling author set to demystify common misconceptions about the Treaty of Waitangi
Treaty lawyer Roimata Smail and the National Library collaborate for E Oho!
Camellia enthusiasts put up an impressive floral show in Whangārei
Whangārei Camellia Show saw hundreds turn up to enjoy the floral experience.