Religious beliefs among Māori have shifted significantly over the past two decades.
I'm always happiest surrounded by a choir.
The new Government has agreed to replace the freshwater policy in favour of giving councils more flexibility in meeting limits, including exemptions.
The heaviest falls are likely in the west and far north of the South Island, but rain is also forecast for much of the north island.
The Auckland tickets were sold on MyLotto, meanwhile the Hastings ticket was sold at Unichem Stortfort Lodge Pharmacy.
Recipe: Smashed cucumber salad
I really don't need this extra pre-wedding stress.
Dr Erik Monasterio says people with mental illnesses are ending up in prison instead of getting the treatment they need under the Mental Health Act
The emails were sent to hospitals and places of worship, police said.
Christopher Luxon's claim that there would only be one tobacco retailer in Northland is incorrect.
New Zealand boxer Daniels has added a light heavyweight world title belt to her heavyweight crown after a successful night for the Kiwis in Whangārei.
Some 2 million Palestinians, almost Gaza's entire population, are now crammed into the territory's southern half.
The Education Ministry stated creating screening tools was a priority in 2019 but there's been no funding committed.
The 0-0 draw was an improvement on the two defeats suffered by the New Zealand women on their tour of Chile in September.
French police arrested a 25-year-old man after he stabbed a German tourist and attacked two other passersby with a hammer.
The Prime Minister has admitted he got his numbers wrong after a Q+A interview with one of his senior ministers.
The man was found injured and unresponsive at a home on Paterson St last night.
At least four nests were "significantly disturbed" by the 150-strong 4WD convoy.
The tourists paced their reply to New Zealand's below-par 127 to near perfection, the winning runs coming via a six in the 19th over.
It follows the party's failed bid to enter Parliament following the 2023 general election.
Hato Hone St John said that they were notified of the incident in Mangatangi at 3.50pm on Sunday.
A geotechnical assessment carried out this afternoon has advised more work needs to be done before the stretch of road can safely open.
The pair were attacked by a man who forced his way into their home about 7.30pm last night.
Stand-in Black Caps coach Luke Ronchi has no regrets about leaving Rachin Ravindra out of the first Test side to face Bangladesh.
"It's been an ongoing battle to rebuild amidst constant rainfall and fluctuating lake levels."
Owen and Margaret Dawe and 446 other home owners face the prospect of paying the council $43,700 to $48,000 to be connected to a new sewerage scheme.
The big red vending machine at Auckland's Sylvia Park is the first ever Giving Machine in New Zealand.
The man, 56, is due to appear in court tomorrow charged with accessing a computer system for dishonest purposes.
