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Power, politics, police - The Haumaha inquiry

Some of New Zealand's most powerful people will be questioned by top Queen's Counsel.

Henry jury to resume deliberations on Monday

A Hamilton jury remains unable to decide on the fate of the three men.

Kaituna River closures leave rafters 'struggling'

Sam Sutton estimates he would've refunded more than $450,000 in the last 18 months.

Lakes sewerage scheme build under way

The construction of the East Rotoiti Rotomā sewerage scheme is under way.

Teacher aide punches child while talking about bullying

The teacher aide allegedly called a group of pupils 'pooftas' before punching one.

Parents line up childcare for teachers' strike

Youthtown will close most of its after-school services on Wednesday for lack of demand.

Flood-affected residents returning home

Out of the 94 homes which were issued with insanitary notices 20 have now been lifted.

High-end Lake Ōkareka home on market

The seller of the home hopes to get more than $3m for it.

No fresh leads in Israel Jack unsolved murder case

Police are remaining optimistic someone will come forward and solve the case.

'Gang ban could've saved my son's life'

Gangs are being blamed for two local unsolved murders. Is it time they were made illegal?

Victim confronts homestay burglar in court

Burglary victim Kerris Brown has come face to face with the man who burgled her business.

Peters distances himself from Haumaha

Tracey Martin disputes she has any conflict of interest in setting up the inquiry.

Local Focus: Biodegradable fashion label launched in Otorohanga

Natural fibres could prevent fashion wastage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

13-year-old gets help with bucket list

Shenyce Marsden-Stables has been zorbing, to Kendrick Lamar and had plans to travel south.

Toto to perform at Mount Maunganui

US hitmakers Toto announce NZ tour as part of summer concert series: A Summer's Day Live.

Revealed: NZ First MP's family ties with Wally Haumaha

NZ First deputy leader referred to Wally Haumaha as whānau in maiden speech to Parliament.

Ruapehu avalanche risk high for back country travellers

Avalanche at Tūroa ski field damages High Noon Express chairlift.

Kiwis in Lombok quake: 'People started running for the exits'

Peter Graney and five others from Rotorua are in Bali where a deadly quake has struck.