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Students' laid-back preparation for climate change action
Students at an Auckland college held a lie-in the afternoon before a second nationwide student strike for climate action.
Le Chat No: Hamilton's strays headed for snip
Hamilton's stray cat population may be heading for the snip after a new proposal to introduce a desexing fund.
Girl 'indecently touched by a stranger on the way to school'
A number of schools in an Auckland suburb have increased security after reports of an indecent assault of a pupil.
Unprecedented number of kākāpō becoming fatally ill
Endangered kākāpō are becoming ill with a rampant fungal pneumonia called aspergillosis, which is extremely difficult to identify in the birds.
Family left homeless by fire days after their nana's funeral
The Milovale family from South Auckland lost their house and belongings, but community charity has shown them the good in people's hearts.
Auckland ranked seventh best city for cycling
The 2019 Bicycle Cities Index has put Auckland seventh, but people who ride bikes in the city say it still has a long way to go. Video
$11 an avocado: 'It's not about making money' - grocer
An Auckland greengrocer's avocados are no ordinary specimens, but they also come with a hefty price tag.
Family 'devastated' by tragedy in Panama
Family and friends of the New Zealand man who was killed, reportedly by pirates, on a boat in Panama are heartbroken.
Property manager, landlord fined over delayed repairs to leaky home
A Dunedin property management company has been fined for making tenants live for over a year in a home in desperate need of repairs.
Tree deaths across New Zealand after dry conditions followed wet
Widespread tree deaths nationwide affecting whole hillsides have been reported to the Department of Conservation, after dry conditions followed a wet winter.
Tenancy bidding war backdown for 'notorious' Dunedin flat
A property management company has apologised for asking prospective tenants to enter into a bidding war for a flat it itself describes as "notorious".
Foam pouring into the Waikato River
The Waikato Regional Council is searching for the source of a huge discharge of foam pouring into the Waikato River.
Plans to increase mosque security during Ramadan
Muslim leaders are working with police to increase security measures at mosques during Ramadan next month.
Girl's biscuits capture flavour of Anzac Day
Christchurch's younger generation is showing its appreciation for those who have served their country, with one seven-year-old baking Anzac cookies for local veterans.
Teens join pleas for road users to drive safely and 'belt up'
Students across Aotearoa are joining the call by police and authorities to stay safe on the roads and drive to the conditions this Easter weekend.
Council apologises to woman 'humiliated' over bikini
Auckland Council has apologised to a woman who was told her bikini wasn't the right attire for a public spa pool.
Armed police at some of this year's Anzac Day services
Armed police will patrol some of this year's Anzac Day services.
Chief statistician faces contempt of parliament over Census
Statistics New Zealand is in dispute with a parliamentary committee after not releasing information about the poor response to last year's Census.
Gumboot wearers show support for mental health awareness
People up and down the country have been donning their gumboots to raise awareness about children's mental health. Video
Top FIFA official brings Women's World Cup trophy home to NZ
The international football federation says the women's game has been the 'poor younger sister' of the men's game for too long.
Climate change action 'a no-brainer' for council - protester
The Thames-Coromandel District mayor says climate change is still a priority for the council - despite it not signing a nationwide declaration.
Auckland service: 'Let's keep being that light in stormy waters'
All Black Sonny Bill Williams has challenged hundreds of people at Auckland's memorial service to reach out to Muslims in their community.
School bike train: 'It's good exercise and it's fun'
Parents at an Auckland primary school are taking the traditional walking school bus to the next level, with a "bike train". Video
Apple 'playing catch up' with announcement of latest services
Apple announced four new subscription services in a star-studded presentation today, but it is unclear when each of the services might come to New Zealand.
Auckland rugby schools meet 'amicably' to restrict player poaching
Schools participating in the city's premier rugby competition have agreed on a new set of conditions ahead of the 2019 season. Audio