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'Massive opportunity': What locals can hope for from Health NZ

'It won't matter where you go, you're going to be treated the same.'

Downton Abbey – A New Era: 'The British are on their way'

FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Downton Abbey - A New Era.

Edmund St closed after crash involving car and power pole, one injured

Unison was working to restore power

Man critical after being found with stab wound to chest

An investigation into the circumstances of the incident remains ongoing

Dance couple say Hospice a lovely cause to support

Arash Alaeinia and Jenni McGowan are one of the dance couples taking on the fundraiser.

'Not just ticking a box': Rest home pioneers Māori-context aged care

'What we're doing here is groundbreaking'

'A beautiful way to welcome manuhiri to the forest': Pou whenua unveiled in Rotorua

The pou whenua unveiling is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest Development Project.

Mark Lister: Are we headed for recession?

Let's just say it's going to be difficult to avoid, says Lister.

Live: 24 Covid deaths and 8638 new cases over past two days

Daily cases have been hovering around 5000 this week; today's cases are two days' worth.

NZ's most wanted: $50m drug bust fugitive arrested in Spain

EXCLUSIVE: Police seek extradition over 500kg drug shipment smuggled into NZ.

Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart

Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.

Around the Dinner Table: Cafe Lacus' venison burger

In Around the Dinner Table, we catch up with local foodies and share a favourite recipe

A former meth addict's inspiring story of recovery has touched our readers

OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on the issues.

Why Matariki is far more than a new public holiday

Opinion: It was during a hīkoi I realised the depth of knowledge associated with Matariki.

Opinion: New Year in summer is terrible - Matariki makes it right

Opinion: It's good to set goals - but summer's a sucky time to start.

What's on this Matariki?

Matariki is te reo Māori name for a cluster of stars also called Pleiades

Major Matariki tradition explained, how to celebrate at home

An umu kohukohu whetū isn't the only way to celebrate, it's as simple as being at home.

'You can feel the aroha': Rotorua Matariki ceremony draws hundreds

Grief was shared and reflections made on the first official Matariki public holiday.