Matariki follows the traditional Māori lunar calendar system as opposed to the solar calendar system.
AA Road Safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to Seven Sharp about ways to avoid those pesky pits, and when you may be eligible for compensation.
Many bus services were to be cancelled from early this morning, but strike action has been withdrawn, Auckland Transport said.
When a hospital worker told Isobel Prasad she was only a teeny bit Māori, she was reminded of the other kind of "special treatment" dished out to her people in the health system.
Police say the woman's vehicle went through a fence, down a bank, and ended up in a creek.
The album came together with the support of te reo Māori experts like Sir Tīmoti Kāretu and songwriters like Maisey Rika and Teeks.
The victim was attacked from behind and went to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The Ambassador Ambition arrived in Torshavn on Sunday to a red sea, as nearly 80 pilot whales were corralled to shore before they were slaughtered during the annual event.
The singer, songwriter and heir of Elvis Presley died earlier this year, aged just 54.
Police say the man was spotted near the Newton Rd on-ramp in Grey Lynn around 3am.
Perenara said the opportunity to stay in Wellington was "too good to pass up" after missing this season with his club through injury.
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After a driver failed to stop for police, their vehicle collided with another, which then nudged into a third vehicle.
Three police officers are injured after a police chase through Sydney, resulting in shots being fired.
A section of land, which once had a single-storey home, is planned to have three two-storey homes - but some neighbours aren’t convinced.
The car came to a stop by a crowd gathered for a hāngī, in what had otherwise been "a friendly, uplifting atmosphere".
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins met with Allan to "discuss her recent leave and allegations made against her" this morning.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they were alerted to the blaze about 4.40pm. It's now contained.
Nearly two weeks into widespread citizenship changes, it appears New Zealanders living in Australia are flocking to make the move permanent.
After promising starts to the year, the All Blacks and world champion Springboks face a moment of truth in their contest tomorrow in Auckland.
From large scale events to whānau days run by communities, locals are attending events and embracing the meaning behind Matariki.
The Silver Ferns are in their final camp before departing for Cape Town for the Netball World Cup and with just two weeks until their first game, they’re taking all necessary precautions.
While seemingly harmless, around 30 Auckland and Wellington businesses have been targeted by a scam that can quickly harm restaurants' reputations.
"Fortunately there were no injuries, however the shop attendants are understandably very distressed by what has occurred."
