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A ‘privilege’ to perform: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te Matatini

A translation app including six languages has been set up for Te Matatini 2025.

‘Making our whānau proud’: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te Matatini

The teams are ready to give their all on the world's biggest kapa haka stage.

Migrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not exist

The eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.

Flood-prone Whangārei campground getting drainage makeover

The thousands of visitors at Uretiti Campground have to dodge flooding after heavy rain.

‘Pretty horrific’: Fire destroys Ruawai home in minutes, sheer luck no one hurt

The house was unsalvageable by the time fire crews arrived at the Northland fire.

Aaliyah Hunt’s international dance triumph: How hard work pays off

Aaliyah Hunt has been dancing since she was 3 and aspires to dance on cruise ships.

Mangawhai community mourns champion and harbour vigilante

Jim Wintle enjoyed seeing the community benefit from the projects he was involved with.

Small town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee game

Worthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.

‘Dangerous’: GP wait times force local clinic to close books

Katikati health practice says poor funding has caused 'dangerous' wait times.

‘Very little bearing on what happens later’: Chiefs taking flying start in stride

'What happens in round one and two has very little bearing on what happens later on'

Promoting welfare through cricket

Cricket is being used as a wary to promote good welfare in Te Puke.

Doubts remain over Napier Health Centre overnight service

City residents await news on what plans there are for urgent overnight healthcare.

Police search for missing man after car found near Tongariro

Geoffrey Kelly was last seen on Thursday night wearing grey shorts and a tan sweatshirt.

‘Persistent difficulties’: Education Ministry shutting down Cobham School

Cobham primary school will close on June 27 after over 60 years in operation.

‘Incredible showcase’: Opera in the Pā returns with stellar lineup

Headliners include bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’I and mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting.

Auckland FC's Louis Vestraete and Callan Elliott in studio with Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine

Two of Auckland FC star players joined Jason Pine in studio to chat the A-League season so far and whether they can win the whole competition. Video / Cameron Pitney

Man killed near Huntly in roadside stabbing

The man died at the scene after reports that he was stabbed in public.

‘Everything they do will come with a Kahungunu flair’

Four groups with about 160 Kahungunu performers will strive for impact at Te Matatini.