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The elite sportswoman, who leaves behind two sons, was "exceptional in the true sense of the word".

The charity said it was working towards developing new leadership in the blind community, and ensuring better access to technology.

New Zealanders love watching local shows like The Block NZ but we may never see them again due to lack of funding, says veteran TV producer Dame Julie Christie. Video, Audio

An Ōtautahi multi-sport programme is helping give under-privileged youth a sense of purpose and belonging in their community. Video, Audio

Low vaccination rates are to blame for the danger posed by the epidemic declared today, an expert says. Audio

It is likely to impact the health and wellbeing of trans people of all ages, they say.

The prime minister says it wasn't appropriate behaviour but that Erica Stanford had apologised.

A British lawyer has reportedly become the fifth person to die in the mass poisoning, while a New Zealander has also been unwell, officials say.

She will get the champion for global change award from the United Nations Foundation at a ceremony in New York tomorrow.

The new gang patch law came into force at midnight. The first person under the ban was caught at 12.03am. Audio

The Police Association wants a conversation with the new boss about routine arming of officers. Audio

Gang members are already changing their insignia to get around the law that came into effect overnight. Audio

Jonathan Mosen says New Zealand is the worst country in the Western world in which to be blind. Audio

The Prime Minister says organisers were "closely aligned" with Te Pāti Māori, but acknowledged it was "a significant day". Audio

And how international media are framing the Treaty Principles Bill debate.

The ACT leader was met with chants of "Kill the bill, kill the bill" when he walked out of the Beehive, before waving to the crowd and returning inside.

In the face of criticism, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke says there was definitely a moment of 'what just happened?', after the House was suspended during voting.

Wellingtonians are being asked to plan ahead, while the PM says he'll "wait and see" as to whether he meets hīkoi participants.

The man behind graphic novel classic Watchmen still fears the human race has what it takes to destroy itself. Audio

Researchers towed seal-shaped boards fitted with lights across great white-teeming waters to discover which configuration attracted the most attention. Audio

Those who walked on the motorway were "reckless, unlawful and extremely irresponsible", police say.

Treaty issues are "emotional and difficult", but New Zealanders expect a certain level of behaviour in Parliament, the PM says.

Biologist Kathy Willis takes a deep dive into how sensory connection with the natural world can help make us healthier and happier in her new book Good Nature. Audio

As the march gets closer to Parliament, organisers are encouraging participants to make sure they are enrolled to vote.

Every day thousands of Kiwis compulsively swipe through dating app profiles like it's their job. But how many actually find what they're looking for? Audio