Should cancer drugs be GST-free? Patient who has spent $200k to survive says yes
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Indigenous artists descend on Whareroa Marae for a unique cultural tattoo showcase.
Named: Retirement village keeping widow's $790,000
Resident had to move out when her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Opinion: Sam Uffindell cleared but true test will be re-selection
OPINION: The decision to not release the report will not help Uffindell in the long term.
Opinion: Survivors should not be made to feel attackers' lives are worth more
Opinion: It is easy to get away with rape and sexual assault in our beautiful country.
'Give us back our views': 'Giant mound' of dirt angers residents
The developer says the sand mound is temporary but will be replaced with higher buildings.
Iwi leader questions whether housing plan will help those most in need
Iwi leader questions whether the plan will help those most in need.
Uffindell has 'hard work' ahead, commentator says
Bay of Plenty National Party stalwarts are backing the MP after caucus reinstatement
Teen rapist 'perhaps the most vilified man in NZ': Lawyer
Corrections unsuccessfully applied to prevent Meyer from accessing the internet.
Queen's funeral: Pubs to open and royalists plan 'all-nighter'
The funeral event is expected to become one of the biggest global TV events in history.
Ready for a 'comeback': Tauranga Marathon's first man breaks race record
Aaron Pulford from Thames set a new Tauranga Marathon record by two minutes.
'Significant taonga': Pounamu unearthed in CBD dig a 'rare' find
The adze was found on the site of a multi million dollar development.
Fears rapist's home detention sentence may stop victims seeking justice
Victims with 'increased anxiety' have been turning to a local service for support.
Ngahi Bidois: It took three generations to get our language back
OPINION: Te reo Māori is relevant in many places
Mayoral candidate stumped by mystery election signs going up on his behalf
'The first I knew of them was my mum drove past one outside Te Puna Hall and told me.'
PHO workers learn te reo Māori to improve patients' experience
"Whatever we learn, no matter how small, is valuable and adds to our kete of knowledge."
Govt considers invoking new powers to fast-track Tauriko housing
The project is a 'significant opportunity' that could foster collaboration - Kāinga Ora.
Which seven $2m+ Auckland suburbs took $100,000 hit?
In the last quarter, 97 per cent or 194 Auckland suburbs had property value drops.
Reo Māori stalwart Hana Te Hemara immortalised in five-storey mural looking to Taranaki maunga
Hana Te Hemara mural unveiling in Taranaki, created by artist Graham Hoete, aka Mr G.
Two more men appear in court charged with murder of David Kuka
Kuka was killed in February 2018, believed to be a case of mistaken identity.
'Heartbreaking': Covid-19, cost of living crisis results in increase of abandoned puppies
"We do what we can, but... a dog should be in a home, not in a shelter."
'Fall from grace': Father avoids jail for child porn offences
The man was caught with hundreds of images - and was busted by an undercover cop.
'Significant failure': School reprimanded for 'unreasonable' discipline decisions
The school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.
'A really big difference': New classrooms for rumaki students at Merivale School
The official opening took place in line with the first day of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.
Man who lived in cave sentenced after attacking dog in public park
A teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.
House prices fell $322 a day in August: New REINZ data
"More stock has lessened the urgency to buy'" REINZ chief executive says.
Investigation under way after posts made purporting to be convicted rapist
A series of fake online posts have been taken down.
Conservation week 2022: Bay groups work to improve the environment
This year's theme is taking action for nature.
'The world is changing' - Tauranga iwi leader shares his te reo Māori journey
'Māori people want to learn Te Reo because it's absolutely critical that they should do.'
City warned: $1.6b GDP loss likely if 'urgent' action to curb housing shortfall isn't taken
Tauranga's potential unaffordability could drive thousands of people from the city.
Calls from health sector to 'absolutely' drop vax mandate amid staff shortage
One unvaccinated support worker said she would 'go back tomorrow' to her job if she could.
Man considers adding final detail to intricate tattoo of the Queen
His mother said it would 'finish off his tattoo in quite a nice way'.
'Justice hasn't been served': Rapist's victims speak out as hundreds protest in the streets
Protesters hit the street yesterday in support of the victims and tougher penalties.
Company ordered to pay $658,000 after lime 'white-out' caused fatal crash
Susan Walmsley never regained consciousness after the crash, and died three days later.