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Kesh Naidoo-Rauf will run for Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Sewage spill: Third of Olympic-sized pool flows into Lake Taupō in 90 minutes
Heavy rain but could move the waste faster towards Hamilton or Cambridge.
Principals ban working with ministry
Principals have voted to stop co-operation with the ministry from July 8 to August 16.
Bermageddon 2: Auckland Council wants berm parking ban
A motorists' watchdog has hit back, telling the city not to punish car owners.
Focus: Huntly man speaks to the NZH on the house he thinks is uninhabitable for his family
Focus: Huntly man Robert Strickland speaks to The New Zealand Herald about the house he thinks is uninhabitable for his family Video / Alan Gibson
David ‘Brown Buttabean’ Letele talks to the Herald about Buttabean Motivation and how it’s members are losing over 100kgs
David ‘Brown Buttabean’ Letele talks to the Herald about Buttabean Motivation and how it’s members are losing over 100kgs. Video / Brett Phibbs
Focus: 'A real dumb idea' - Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on John Tamihere's plan to sell off Watercare
Focus: 'A real dumb idea' - Auckland Mayor Phil Goff on John Tamihere's plan to sell off Watercare Video / Leon Menzies
Local Focus: No more jokes about Hamilton if young candidate becomes mayor
Louise Hutt wants to solve inequality, housing, transport and climate change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Focus: Lincoln Tan visits fast food restaurant that has found a way to use up its last plastic bags
Focus: Lincoln Tan visits fast food restaurant that has found a way to use up its last plastic bags Video / Michael Craig
Colab Cafe has created an edible hot chocolate cup for this year's Hutt hot chocolate challenge.
Colab Cafe has created an edible hot chocolate cup for this year's Hutt hot chocolate challenge. Video / Melissa Nightingale
Local Focus: Locals get priority in Port sale
Locals get priority for Napier Port NZX float. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Queen St pedestrian critical after being hit by bus: Footage shows damage
One person was critically injured and was transported to Auckland Hospital.
Soper: Māori statistics a damning indictment on NZ
COMMENT: This country isn't working in the best interests of our indigenous people.
Focus: The first extended log train leaves for Wellington from Waingawa log hub
Focus: Shane Jones, Centreport chiefs and Kiwirail chief Greg Miller witness the first extended log train to leave for Wellington from the Waingawa log hub Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: School principals march into the Ministry of Education building to protest their latest pay offer
Focus: School principals march into the Ministry of Education building to protest their latest pay offer.
Local Focus: The food show for the food industry
NZ's largest distributor goes on tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Focus: PM slams the National Party for it's stance over the UN Global Compact on Migration
Focus: PM slams the National Party for it's stance over the UN Global Compact on Migration Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: PM says she does not personally think a referendum needed for End of Life Choice Bill
Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern says she does not personally think a referendum is needed for the End of Life Choice Bill Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: Happy ending after groom was stranded in India due to Immigration NZ error
Focus: Happy ending as groom who was stranded in India after Immigration NZ error is reunited with his wife in Auckland. Video / Michael Craig
Focus: Government told to set up separate Māori health agency
Focus: Government told to set up separate Māori health agency. Video / Leon Menzies
Local Focus: Refugee day grows with support from locals
Big increase in locals at Refugee Day celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Opera House renovation hits high notes
Hawke's Bay Opera House renovation echoes craftsman. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Public respond to the plastic bag ban
Public respond to the plastic bag ban. Video / Rebecca Blithe
Jacinda Ardern's heartfelt letter to dying dad's daughter
"She is going back on her promise and that's heart-breaking," Lilly's mum says.
12-year-old Lilly Vining's hand written letter to Jacinda Ardern
12-year-old Lilly Vining's hand written letter to Jacinda Ardern. Video / Cameron Waru
Local Focus: Te reo Māori card game makes play for schools
Te reo memory game with a twist. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Whanganui aviation hub set for take-off
Indian trainee pilots bring $50 million to Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Focus: The winners from the Cabinet reshuffle, Christchurch East MP Poto Williams, and Mana MP Kris Faafoi, after the announcement at Parliament
Focus: The winners from the Cabinet reshuffle, Christchurch East MP Poto Williams, and Mana MP Kris Faafoi, after the announcement at Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell
Local Focus: Mud pool expands overnight
Council takes a "sit and wait" approach. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
PM's reshuffle: Woods to lead KiwiBuild 'reset', Twyford loses housing
Who's up and who's down? All the movements in today's reshuffle.
Focus: NZ First leader Winston Peters saying a referendum is the bottom line for the End of Life Bill.
NZ First leader Winston Peters saying a referendum is the bottom line for the End of Life Bill. / Mark Mitchell
Focus: National finance spokesman Paul Goldsmith and deputy leader Paula Bennett over the State Services Commission's Makhlouf report
Focus: National finance spokesman Paul Goldsmith and deputy leader Paula Bennett over the State Services Commission's Makhlouf report. / Mark Mitchell
Focus: How to win the World Cup - McCaw
Rugby legend Richie McCaw looks forward to this year's challenge for the All Blacks. Video / Greg Bowker
Local Focus: Whakatāne mayor quits for real estate
Tony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.