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Learning to kōrero Māori is more than speaking a new language

'I really love the way that our kaiako have helped us to stay enthused and motivated.'

Eketāhuna turns out for parade

A vintage fire engine was the big hit of the day.

'It didn’t come from the river': Town's flooding to be subject of independent investigation

"Some said the water came from the river but it didn’t, it came from behind us."

'Disgraceful': Ngāti Kahungunu plans hui to discuss how to oppose Govt policies

'We will not stand by and let this just happen.'

Spectacular Christmas parade thrills huge crowd

Dannevirke Christmas Parade wonderful in great weather

In pictures: Christmas at the Park draws huge crowd

13,000 people descended on a glorious December night as the festive season truly began.

Watch: Salt and squeals as Girls' High leavers sprint into the sea in uniform

Mia Halstead said her year group wanted to go out on a high.

Popular waterfall is open for summer, but be wary of cyclone damage, council says

Those wanting a dip in the much-loved falls will get the chance, despite damage.

Aunty’s experiment: How to make Pungarehu Scones

Merry Christmas everyone! Love from Aunty Hanui.

Old taxi ban at airport: 'People don’t want to sit in a shabby cab.'

Airport says it wants to lift visitors' experience.

He inherited his grandfather’s bowls - now this Kahungunu man is national para bowls champion

"When Kerrin’s not at work keeping the office alive and well, he’s on the bowling green."

Pahīatua and Districts Rebus club marks 30 years

The club was the sixth to be formed in Wairarapa.

'I didn't care how long it took': Logging boss turns kiwi enthusiast

There were no deaths of the national bird during a delicate pine harvest.

Refused treatment: Kiwi teen accused of faking bowel illness

Trinity, who's now 18, has been in and out of hospital since she was 2 years old.

Elske group thanks its supporters

The decision was made to close the Elske group's meeting hall, but it now has a new venue.

The plight of ECE teachers: 'Maybe we’re not whinging enough'

"We’ve got a serious shortage of staff - why would you want to work for $10,000 less?"

Nick Stewart: Airbnb slides from easy breezy to risky business

Labour’s ‘app tax’ was a popular campaign sticking point for the current Government.

'Better together': The business run by a trio of brothers that employs 600 staff

They say it’s unwise to mix work with family. There are exceptions, of course.