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Oxford honours pioneering Māori scholar with posthumous degree
Her family and iwi say they are grateful for the tribute to her memory.

'Forced to hide': Child caught in Rotorua store robbery drama
Police are appealing for information about the aggravated robbery.

'Tough decisions' needed: Clock hīkoi targets Govt debt
The hīkoi arrived in Tauranga this afternoon, highlighting Government debt.

On The Up: Burling and Tuke's conservation journey and their next big project
'We, travelling around the world, see so much devastation in so many beautiful places.'

Tonga dengue outbreak: Two deaths as cases rise to 588
Tonga’s Health Minister confirmed two dengue deaths, including a 7-month-old.

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 30 - May 3
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 30 - May 3. Video / MetService

Headmaster of prestigious private school steps down
Simon Lamb will leave King's College at the end of the 2025 school year.

'Really tough': Pioneering vege growers call for Govt support for sector
“We can only do this work when we have a healthy business.”

'Shifting stereotypes': Women lead NZ's weightlifting surge
CrossFit sparked many young women's interest in weightlifting.

Kea Kids News: The wettest, wildest, and goldest dog birthday party you’ve ever seen!
It’s dogs only at this pool! Reporter Freddie is at Point Erin Pools, where golden retriever Ollie is celebrating his birthday with Bark NZ and 50 of his best golden friends!

Woman who received $158k in bank transfer error could face charge, jail time: expert
The money was allegedly used for cars and sent to a boyfriend and a relative.

'Flawed, searching, naive, brave': Marlon Williams bares his soul in new documentary
Kiwi singer talks to the Herald from the red carpet premiere of Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds.

Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham FC to tour New Zealand in July
It is unknown if celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will travel as well.

Workplace of the future: How humans and digital colleagues will work together
Businesses face a new reality, says Microsoft boss.

Teen swimmer breaks Danyon Loader's 33-year record
He qualified for five events at the World Aquatics Junior Championships in Romania.

Dartitis: When a darts player can't throw a dart
Freezing up on the oche even happens to the champions.

Opinion: The role of karakia in modern New Zealand
The University of Otago includes karakia in meetings for cultural safety.

North Island couple celebrate 'mind-boggling' $23m Lotto win with fish and chips on beach
'I just blurted it out – we’ve won 23.3 million dollars!'

Tech Insider: Blackbird partner says Govt made mistake giving up on $300m Elevate fund
PLUS: Blackbird gears up for $1 billion raise.

Missing 12-year-old William Walmsley contacts family, offers hope
His father said William's behaviour was out of character and worrying.

'Dumbest game ever': Man knocked unconscious in new 'combat sport' coming to NZ
The activity, touted as a new combat sport, is set to come to New Zealand next month.