'It’s like everybody buys a copy and then they buy two for their sheep.'

Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.

Saturday's finals will begin at 8.30am, with prizegiving after 5pm.

'You took advantage of a vulnerable person, our mum who could not defend herself'.

A family member of the mum says she was in labour for 12 hours before boarding.

The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.

A 'juvenile' mako shark washed ashore.

Ministry of Education is working with suppliers to improve meal delivery.

Thirty First Nations people from Canada joined the festival in New Plymouth.

Melissa Hannan is a mechanic on a mission to teach women basic automotive maintenance.

Te Taumata o Apanui featured stars like Rob Ruha and Ria Hall.

First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.

The officer only found out he was being investigated after being declined a new job.

A man in Dunedin argued a judge lacked jurisdiction over his theft case.

Shaun Johnson helped serve dinner on the flight, surprising fans.

All tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.

All the ins and outs ahead of the third round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

The school will not elaborate on the nature of the incident but investigation underway.

Ex school priest, dean charged with historical sexual offences from 1996 to 2000.

Ōpotiki Mai Tawhiti's performance honoured past members, including Ricky Mitai.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.

Five fire crews responded to the blaze at Clotilda Place, Bishopdale.

The Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.

Damian Nigal Archbold was caught after uploading material he made to social media.

At least 17 flights have been affected.

The festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.