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Sarjeant Gallery visitor numbers revealed
Of the 83,000 visitors, 60% are expected to be from outside Whanganui.
Audrey Young: 'No such thing as Māori funding' - what did Seymour mean and is he right?
OPINION: Health? Education? When is targeting okay and not okay for Māori under this Govt?
Australian navy ship disrupts NZ internet and radio services
HMAS Canberra's radar blocked Wi-Fi from Taranaki to Marlborough.
Permit reduction likely for Gisborne truck route
New maps exclude Ormond Rd from the NZTA’s ‘H’ permit system.
'Human error' behind massive Lower North Island internet outage
The outage, caused by human error, lasted over an hour, affecting 118,000 services.
Wellingtonians back online after 90% of network goes dark
A rough estimate from the Chrous site is that 8500 customers were affected.
Q&A: Ockham award-winner on her hometown, social media and making dreams happen
Rotorua-raised Ngāhuia Te Awekōtuku won the Non-Fiction Award for her memoir, Hine Toa.
School's shearing and woolhandling contest a hit
The school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.
First Whanganui, now Paris: Calls for legal rights to protect River Seine
In 2017, New Zealand recognised the Whanganui River as a living entity.
Best Debut: Comedian scoops major prize at festival
'Now, it feels like I deserve to be up there.'
Editorial: 'Run it straight' games deserve condemnation
OPINION: The activity has horrified those who work so hard to prevent head injury.
Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.
Are you $12m richer? Lotto numbers drawn for mega Powerball prize
Check the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are in the money.
Teacher denied request to 'retire with dignity' after having sex with student
The woman was more recently teaching at one of the country's top private girls' schools.
Lawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship
'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.
'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong winds
Strong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
On The Up: How a family-owned Kiwi firm quietly conquered the cleaning market
Barry Robertson, founder of Quantum Pacific, shared his father still works on the floor.
How 'shameful' violence led to Ashton's death, yet no one was charged with causing it
Ashton’s mother and partner were convicted of neglect, not causing his death.
Opinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concerns
OPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.
Why this Cambridge hotel is a hidden gem for boutique stays
Guests can enjoy a free chauffeured city tour in the hotel's Bentley.
Person seriously injured in rural Manawatū animal attack
The animal involved in the attack has been destroyed.
'Shocked, actually': Rotorua healthcare leader reflects on decades of service
Hariata Vercoe has been recognised for her services to Māori, health, and the community.
King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Retirement not the end of work for honoured veterinary professor
Professor Joe Mayhew received the King’s Birthday honour for equine medicine.
The art of composting with Andrea Coleman
Andrea Coleman knows a thing or two about composting. Kem Ormond finds out more.
Olympic champ and ex-Govt ministers among King's Birthday Honours 2025
Almost 190 Kiwis have been recognised, including a former All Black.
'Dangerous and stupid': Levin boy racers run over woman’s legs, set diesel alight on street
Police condemn behaviour as 'incredibly reckless' and vow to arrest all those involved.
130km/h winds, 6m waves forecast for long weekend across NZ
MetService predicts calmer conditions on Monday, ideal for outdoor activities.