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‘Mumbo jumbo’: BSA upholds complaints against The Platform
The complainant received a threatening email after Plunket told listeners the man's name.
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'A living memorial': Natural burial sites proposed for Tairāwhiti
Natural burial sites have been proposed at the Ormond and Pātūtahi cemeteries.
Extra meeting planned on Bream Bay mātaitai reserve proposal
More than 200 people attended the first meeting, despite the venue’s 80-person capacity.
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's new party approved by Electoral Commission
The ex-Te Pāti Māori MP has got the green light to shift into full campaign mode.
On The Up: 'Exciting to see' – Primary school’s AI 'bot' earns national honour
The bot integrates 16 Ngāti Uenukukopako stories to shape lessons for Years 1 to 6.
Mum bathes cancer-stricken son in tub due to mouldy hospital bathrooms
Woman reveals photos of mould in a shower at Starship children's hospital's oncology ward.
'Doesn’t meet my expectations': Minister pauses $9m prisoner massage plan
The scheme for inmates was expected to provide 111 hours weekly at $175 an hour.
'Unacceptable': Voters face online disruption days before roll-switching deadline
Te Pāti Māori called the timing unacceptable for voters switching rolls.
Marae solar project provides power and learning opportunities for iwi and ākonga
Solar systems will support daily use, power outages and civil defence.
Shane Jones accuses Waitangi Tribunal of fear mongering after condemning NZ First bill
The tribunal said the review could eventually lead to a loss of Māori lives.
Green MP's claim English 'a bastard language' is broadly correct, but her speech had errors
OPINION: There are no major languages which could stake a claim to be absolutely 'pure'.
‘Really upsetting’: Māori student told to scrub off drawn-on tā moko design
One of the largest schools in the country has been accused of discrimination.
Hauraki Gulf shellfish harvesting ban extended until 2028
The shellfish bans are extended for two years from August 7.
Judge rejects Crown stance on ancient waka as archaeologist warns of storm threat
Only 10% of the Chatham Islands vessel may have been recovered.
How a Taranaki carving became the symbol of a global hotel chain
Its Māua hotels in Bali feature Kiwi touches from language to design, from a rock carving.
Treaty clause review could be matter of life or death – Waitangi Tribunal
The tribunal has released the findings of its urgent inquiry into the bill.
Devonport height plans submitted for fast-track consent amid heritage opposition
Locals will use helium balloons to show the proposed buildings’ height.
'Blending kapa haka and line dance': Pauline Gilroy recognised on national stage
The Gisborne choreographer is one of five finalists in the inaugural Line Dance NZ Awards.
Green MP calls English a 'bastard' language during parliamentary debate
NZ First campaigned for English to become one of the country's official languages.
'Ambulance at the bottom of the cliff': Call to fund rural GPs
A new 48-page report names Te Kūiti as a key rural health hub under pressure.
Ngāti Tūrangitukua 'deeply disappointed' at Govt position on Mana Whakahono
Uptake of Mana Whakahono in the Taupō region has been slow.
NZ’s longest-serving councillor honoured at home marae
He was re-elected in October 2025, extending his record tenure.
Northland rapist granted parole on 10th attempt
The former Northland farmer has been granted parole on his 10th bid.
'Left carrying the cost': Architects blame light rail axe for financial trouble
High Court hearing set for this week. Design work includes Taumata o Kupe, Pt Chevalier.
Iwi launches sales of first 51 townhouses on ex-Unitec land
'The housing design of this small part of the project looks promising,' neighbour says.
‘Extremely disappointing’: Iwi leaders condemn scrapping of agreements
Eleven iwi in the Horizons region had sought new partnership agreements with councils.
'We have proven what we can do': Ngarewa-Packer eyes another term in Te Tai Hauāuru
Ngarewa-Packer won Te Tai Hauāuru in 2023 by more than 9000 votes.
'The real growth opportunity': How NZ can earn more from its farms
The food and fibre sector is forecast to reach a record $64.3b by June.
Government flip-flopped on Treaty’s role in school curriculum
Documents show a Treaty reference was dropped, then reinstated weeks later.
Govt says it can't deliver on coalition commitment to repeal controversial law
It's conceded it cannot repeal a controversial law and will have to wait until next term.