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Te Papa should remove English version of the Treaty of Waitangi - expert
Te Papa should listen to protesters and remove its large display of the English version of the Treaty of Waitangi, a Māori legal expert says. Audio
Court of Appeal reserves decision over David Tamihere's conviction
Justice French said time was needed to review the material that had been presented to the court over the course of two days.
Tamihere appeal: False evidence 'problematic', Court of Appeal told
Testimony from a notorious jail house snitch should never have been put to the jury in David Tamihere's first double murder trial, the Court of Appeal has been told.
Axing sexuality, relationship education guidelines would be 'huge mistake'
The lead writer of the sexuality and relationship education guidelines is alarmed the new government has agreed to remove them.
Man makes court appearance in relation to fatal Naenae hit-and-run
A 36-year-old man has appeared in the Lower Hutt District Court in relation to the fatal hit-and-run in Naenae last week.
Rape-accused says alleged victims were 'two good friends'
A 26-year-old Wellington man has denied raping two women while they slept or were affected by alcohol.
Dirty donations: Charity receives stained and torn clothes
South Auckland charity The Aunties say to ask yourself - 'would I give this to my best friend?' - before donating.
'Gutting': All Blacks fans' dreams shattered after loss
The Rugby World Cup dream was crushed for thousands of All Blacks fans across the country after the 12-11 defeat by South Africa.
Wellington Town Hall redevelopment to continue
Wellington councillors have agreed to pour more money into repairing the Town Hall to meet the potential final refurbishment cost of around $330 million.
Better sooner - cycle lane advocates on controversial Thorndon plan
The sooner that controversial construction starts on Wellington's Thorndon Quay the better it is for cyclists and public transport, cycling advocates says.
Daycare upset cycleway construction will force parents to park 50m away
Businesses along Wellington's Thorndon Quay have been given less than a week to prepare for a year's worth of disruption. Audio
Taranaki healthcare staff volunteer to help colleagues with Long Covid
Staff at Taranaki Hospital have set up their own clinic to help colleagues suffering from Long Covid. Audio
大选中的小党派:好心态、街边举牌以及希望出现的奇迹
本次大选中还有许多党派支持率不高的小党派,但在新西兰的民主制度下,他们也一样为自己的政治理念付诸行动--并保持一个良好心态,无论最终结果如何。
Hope, humour and human billboards - minor parties holding out for a miracle
It is crunch time on the campaign trail and the minor parties have big plans for their last week trying to win votes.
'For sure I'll be voting again': Port Waikato set for by-election
Voters in Port Waikato will be heading back to the polls just six weeks after the general election - so what do residents think?
Election 2023: Rural school open only few hours for voting 'unfair'
The principal of Huiakama School in Taranaki-King Country wants her community to know its polling booth will not be open on election day.
'I don't want to push hard and put my life at risk': National volunteers speak out on facing threats
National Party volunteers have stopped campaigning in Auckland's Manurewa because they have allegedly been chased down the street and threatened with abuse, according to candidate Siva Kilari.
Election 2023: Early voting opens
The Electoral Commission chief executive says two in three people voted early in 2020 and that's expected to go up slightly this election.
Hair it is, mate - Who will be the king of the mullet?
Prizes, fun and mullets galore - the competition for the best mullet in Taranaki kicks off on Saturday afternoon in New Plymouth.
Hospital staff concerned about new parking plan: 'I don't like walking through Newtown in the dark, at 3am'
Wellington Hospital staff are worried a new parking plan will endanger the safety of shift workers and see patients unfairly fined.
Burger Wellington: Goan Chicken Ros Pao takes top prize
An Indian street food-inspired burger has taken out first prize at the Burger Wellington awards.
Ice cream with 'delicate and truly authentic flavour' takes out top award
An ice cream that took five years to perfect has won the country's top prize.
NZ's only publicly funded Long Covid clinic to close
The Christchurch clinic will shut up shop after a short, five-month run. A patient has concerns about the impact the closure will have on her health.
'Takahē cruising around': Two more birds released at Zealandia
A new pair of takahē have been released into Wellington's predator free bird sanctuary. Audio