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Kingi Snelgar: The price of citizenship, lest we forget

OPINION: The Māori Battalion's sacrifices were meant to ensure better treatment back home.

Hut renovations: 'It’s ingrained in the Kiwi way of life to explore the outdoors'

The teams will tackle everything from minor repairs to major overhauls on the iconic huts.

Nicole Rebstock's journey: from law to shoe designer with three NZ stores

All it took was a gut feeling for Nicole Rebstock to know she had to pursue her dream.

How to make the most of 48 hours in Central Otago

No dilly-dallying - there’s a lot of ground to cover.

‘End of an era’: Tangihanga for Sir Robert ‘Bom’ Gillies begins

The last standing member of the Māori Battallion, Sir Bom Gillies, has died, aged 99.

‘Wettest day since 1979’: State of emergency for Westland as flooding causes evacuations, road closures, slips

Part of SH6 will stay closed all weekend due to flooding, fallen trees and slips.

'Incredibly lucky': Teen swimmer saved after rip at Auckland beach

The swimmer was “in serious distress” but managed to grab hold of the flotation device.

Five hurt in violence at North Shore beach suburb

The injured were assaulted and had items taken, police said.

Watch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton store

The store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.

'There's no snakes': Couple pleased with move home from Australia

More wealth and more sunshine - so why did this Northland couple return to NZ?

Opinion: We were told ‘it’s not like she will die’ - 3 weeks later, my mum died of cancer

OPINION: When I share my horrific experience, many tell me of theirs.

Wharepapa Reirson plans to make an even bigger splash at Manu World Champs

The Māngere local is back to defend his manu title.

The people planning a hīkoi to Wellington to protest the Treaty Principles Bill

Toitū te Tiriti marshall their supporters against the Treaty Principles Bill.

Treaty Principles Bill introduction: Protesters accuse PM of cowardice

The controversial bill will have its first reading next week when Christopher Luxon is out of the country. Video / TVNZ

One seriously hurt in car-jacking outside South Auckland McDonald's

Police find vehicle but still looking for those thought responsible for violent incident.

Market close: US tariff fears cool NZ sharemarket

Meanwhile Wall Street went on a romp after Donald Trump's victory.

Van narrowly avoids collision after crossing centre line on rural West Auckland road

Dashcam footage has captured a van "driving erratically" on the rural, windy road from Piha Beach, narrowly avoiding a head-on collision. Video / Supplied

Thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail possible for Hawke's Bay, Tararua

Residents warned of continued stormy weather.