"We can't change the pandemic, we can only change how we respond to it."

The $3 million project was originally expected to open last August.

The specialised 32-bed ward recently underwent a medical gas upgrade.

A new role will allow someone to learn about curation of the taonga Māori collection.

A man charged with wounding with intent was acting in self-defence, his lawyer claims.

Michael Waitokia had three unrestrained children in his car when he fled police.

Peter Hitchcock didn't realise police were listening when he threatened to kill his ex.

Iwi health services were handing out products and information at Pākaitore Day.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

La Fiesta activities include classes on cooking, papermaking, music, art and wellbeing.

Three Hell's Angels associates refused to talk about a man who was beaten into a coma.

No evidence was found to substantiate the threat.

Community initiative to make Whanganui route more people-friendly in the short term.

Unboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.

Meanwhile, mayor is calling for urgent financial support for affected businesses.

That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.

Ngāti Maika sees the decision as "an acknowledgment and tribute to our tupuna".

"None of the reasons given against changing outweighed the case to right this wrong."

It's the first arrangement of its kind in Aotearoa.

The "Are you all goods?" campaign is running over 10 weeks.

Most of the power should be restored to the remaining homes today.

Wild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.