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960kg of waste cleared after Mangawhai tornado
A 10-person taskforce spent 125 hours over two days clearing the waste, following last month's devastating storm.
Witnesses sought after truck rolls north of Auckland
Dashcam footage had been uploaded to social media following the crash on SH1, and police would like to speak with the driver who captured it.
Leaders lay out goals at Iwi Chairs Forum
The political situation is simply one of the big topics, Ngāti Kahungunu iwi chair Bayden Barber says
Kura, schools to receive structured literacy packs in te reo Māori
The packs include yearly guidance, lesson plans and activities, at all 310 schools using the Māori-medium curriculum.
Government begins global hunt for ferry builder
"This will narrow the list of potential ship builders to those able to strike a deal," Winston Peters says.
Willis looks to reassure exporters amid potential trade war
The Minister of Finance and Economic Growth says the government will protect free trade and engage respectfully with the US.
SH1 north of Auckland reopened after truck rollover
Police say a truck rolled earlier, blocking lanes in both directions near Topuni.
Watch: Davidson takes aim at Luxon in return to politics
Speaking publicly for the first time since being treated for cancer, the Greens co-leader criticised the Prime Minister for not attending Waitangi.
Health NZ, GP asked to apologise after man's 'wart' was cancer, finger amputuated
The man complained to the Health and Disability Commission about the care provided to him when going through skin cancer.
Trump's trade war could spell bad news for NZ
After US President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China one economist warns a potential trade war would have dire consequences for New Zealand exports. Audio
Flight delays in Queenstown after engineering issue
Emergency services were called to the airport as a precaution.
Multi-car crash causes delays on Wellington's waterfront
The crash happened during the morning commute and involved several cars.
More benefit sanctions announced by government
Louise Upston has unveiled two new requirements for job-seekers it says will help get them back into work faster.
Politicians warned they face 'very hot reception' at Iwi Chairs Forum
Chairman of Waitangi National Trust Pita Tipene expects an intense first meeting with the Treaty Principles and Regulatory Standards Bills likely on the agenda. Audio
Māori artist Reuben Paterson's glittering New York life
Celebrated Māori artist Reuben Paterson says he has no regrets on making the move to New York a couple of years ago. Audio
'An overreach': Mayor against possible ban on fizzy drinks
The sale of fizzy drinks could be banned from a range of venues in Palmerston North, under a proposal being considered by the city council. Audio
The day The Rolling Stones invaded Invercargill
This weekend marks 60 years since The Rolling Stones toured New Zealand in 1965. Dave Hogan tells Music 101 about meeting them at the airport, their Invercargill concert, and the lasting effects of… Audio
'We can't recycle our way out of this issue' - Study links microplastics to cancer and more
The study is the first systematic review of microplastics using methods approved by the US National Academy of Sciences. Audio
Legal experts weigh in on length of Tim Jago's name suppression
Tim Jago abandoned his appeal for continued name suppression on Friday after being convicted five months ago.
Getting 'the best of three worlds' as a Māori-Chinese person
Danny Karatea-Goddard celebrates the new year three times a year - on 1 January, Matariki and the Lunar New Year. Audio
Are fancy electric toothbrushes worth it?
Newer electric toothbrushes with smart features can cost up to $600, but "just because it's electrical doesn't mean it's magic".
Body found on Auckland beach identified
The man whose body was found on Bethells beach, Abhishek Arora, was amongst a group of swimmers who got into difficulty in the water at Piha on Tuesday evening.
Jacinda Ardern documentary wins award at Sundance Film Festival
A new documentary about former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has won a top award at the Sundance Film Festival. Video
Alien Weaponry: 'We're all kind of nerdy and geeky'
Brothers Henry and Lewis de Jong were just kids when they formed metal band Alien Weaponry. An intimate new documentary gets inside their world. Video, Audio
Former ACT president's name suppression went on too long - advocate
A survivors' advocate says sex offenders should not be able to get name suppression for as long as Tim Jago had.