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Waitangi Day 2025: Waka biggest turn-out in three decades
From the dawn ceremony to the numerous local performances and powerful words, Waitangi Day 2025 was one to remember, but a highlight would have to be the record turn-out of waka.

Solomon Islands landowners take legal action over 2019 oil spill disaster
The grounding of the cargo ship MV Solomon Trader in February 2019 resulted in 300 tonnes of oil leaking into the marine environment of Rennell Island.

School not to blame for Israel Government’s actions, Jewish Council says after Auckland graffiti attack
It’s “reprehensible” to target and blame a school for the actions of a government, Jewish Council says.

'Hours and still stuck outside' - Ticket chaos at Laneway music festival
Music fans are venting their frustration online after a Ticketek glitch stopped them at the gates to Auckland's Laneway Festival.

Armed police cordon off street in seaside community
Armed police have cordoned off a street in the isolated seaside community of Makara.

Harbourmaster team upskills after ferry grounding
The Marlborough team has been working through its list of 26 ways to improve how it responded to the Aratere when it beached itself last year.

Armed police respond to person reportedly threatened with a firearm in Wellington
Police have cordoned off Makara Rd after being called to a residential address at 1.50pm.

Maori academic says Te Tiriti o Waitangi relevant for Pasifika people
A Maori academic says that although New Zealand's founding document is a partnership between Maori and the Crown, it is relevant for Pasifika people.

Boy, 13, diagnosed with motor neurone disease
Kyle Sieniawski is now unable to walk and has limited mobility in his arms.

'Not enough for what club expects' - 'toothless' Arsenal miss out again
Arsenal's first trophy hopes of the season are left in tatters by Newcastle - as fans are yet again left rueing their lack of a striker.

What is Trump's Gaza Plan?
Recorded live in the BBC Radio Theatre in London.

Badenoch says leadership involves 'tough words' too
The Conservative leader speaks to the BBC after she told party staff they needed to do better.

Brian Turner's brother pays tribute to gentle, philosophical thinker
The brother of the NZ poet and conservationist says he was inspired by nature, right up until his death.

The head-to-head battle to replace Barrett in Hurricanes back line
At 1.94 metres tall, Jordie Barrett leaves a big hole in the Hurricanes back line.

Crusaders suffer more injury worries in loss to Highlanders
George Bell and Dallas McLeod forced off early as Highlanders stage second-half comeback in promising sign for coach Jamie Joseph.

Pedestrian dies after Northland crash
A pedestrian has died after a crash in Northland, south of the Bay of Islands, police say.

Samoa communities affected by Manawanui sinking seek support from China
The Chinese embassy in Apia met with villagers in Safata district to discuss how Beijing can assist them.

Protest meets the PM in Akaroa, while Waitangi enjoys tranquillity
Politicians joined the public for prayer in Waitangi, while Christopher Luxon faced protest and tough love in the South Island.

Divorce case turned down by 116 legal aid lawyers
A woman who was assaulted by her husband was unable to find a legal aid lawyer in Scotland to handle her case.

'Howe's Newcastle can assume legendary status forever'
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and his players are one game from legendary status after an emotional night on Tyneside, says BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty