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Child in hospital seriously injured after dog attack in Taranaki
A child is in hospital after a serious dog attack in Taranaki.
NZ history curriculum slammed as 'unbalanced'
Draft curriculum proposes 'three big ideas' - all about Māori and colonisation.
Kiwi acts help fill void left by Womad cancellation
Six60, LAB and Synthony have each rocked a crammed Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth.
Fonterra fault sends 170,000 litres of skim milk into ocean
A similar fault occurred in 2008 when 110,000 litres were accidentally discharged.
Feeding hungry kids: Forward one step, back one step
About 640 schools will start getting free school lunches, but 1300 have lost free milk.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
NZ's Best Beach: Ōakura, Taranaki; Wainui, Gisborne; St Clair, Otago
NZ's best beach finalists: Today we profile the Travel team's three "wildcards".
Police confirm 55yo father and 15yo son killed in Hāwera double homicide
Police found Stephen Frost and his son Regan Frost-Lawn dead on Monday morning.
Hāwera double homicide: Neighbour heard arguing in days before deaths
Police were called to the property where two bodies were found at about 2.30am on Monday.
Murder charge after double homicide in Hāwera, Taranaki
A person has been charged with two counts of murder in relation to a homicide in Taranaki.
Double homicide: Two people found dead in Taranaki
A homicide investigation is underway in Taranaki after the deaths of two people.
Auckland's water woes set to continue
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
Homecoming hopes for late skipper
After a lifetime of adventure, Tony Edwards' friends hope for one last, special journey.
How planet's biggest animal hangs out in NZ
Antarctic blue whale's migratory route off Taranaki coast tracked by seafloor microphones.
Government commits $36m to projects to enhance waterways
The projects are being launched in the second quarter, and will create 413 jobs.
Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.
Taranaki well-drilling 'makes mockery of climate emergency declaration'
'What's the point of declaring a climate emergency if a company can keep drilling?'
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
Sunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possible
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.
Top 10 cricket grounds: Best places in NZ to watch cricket this summer
The top three picks might just surprise you.
Kiwi family's heartbreaking trip across ditch, and an MIQ Xmas
Out of the 10 weeks away, four of those have been spent in managed isolation.
Former Gloriavale member: 'Sex was talked about at every meal'
Former member alleges incest, sexual assault, child abuse, and bullying.
Commercial contractors win school lunch tender
Big companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.
Womad pulls pin on planned 2021 festival in March
New Plymouth-based music and arts festival will be back in 2022, say organisers.
Christmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks
"Because there's nowhere to go, we will get our usual Kiwis and we will get some extras."
It's you, Aotearoa: Whānau of 5 Million are Our Heroes Award 2020 winners
We all played our part to stop the spread of Covid-19. These are our stories.
Covid blunder: Cargo ship crew allowed to skip isolation protocols
Crew wandered New Plymouth streets despite not meeting the 14-day isolation period.
Woman's incredible journey to become powerlifting champ
Five months before becoming a champion powerlifter, Ashleigh Hoeta suffered a stroke.
Cambridge man admits attempted murder, assault charges
Ryan Joseph Wenzlick admitted both charges in the High Court at Hamilton today.