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Police issue alert for missing New Plymouth teenager; have you seen Inara?
The teenager went missing from her Mangorei Rd in New Plymouth on Friday.

Liam Lawson escapes punishment after Saudi practice session infringement
The Kiwi was investigated for failing to follow the race director’s instructions during the first practice session in Jeddah, but escaped with a reprimand.

Ex-Cyclone Tam weather live: Firefighters responded to 223 storm-related calls in Auckland overnight
The severe thunderstorm watch for Auckland has been lifted, but plenty of surface flooding remains.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to talk trade and defence with UK prime minister Keir Starmer
Christopher Luxon will meet with King Charles and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Napier photographer snaps up prestigious photography award with patient cicada shot
Kirsteen Redshaw won the William C. Davies Memorial Trophy for her cicada photo.

Resurrection resilience: Easter hope and the story of Parihaka
Easter highlights themes of sacrifice, forgiveness and hope through Jesus' resilience.

Cyclone Tam: MetService warns beachgoers during Easter weekend
Dozens of beaches across Auckland and Northland are marked 'unsuitable for swimming'.

Disabled students say regular incidents on Wellington buses, trains, robbing them of autonomy
The students described multiple incidents that make it hard for them to travel to class.

Formula 1: Liam Lawson avoids stewards’ punishment, logs solid day in practice for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
The Kiwi was investigated for failing to comply with race director instructions.

What should you say to your kids about the Easter Bunny?
The Easter Bunny and its mates Santa and the Tooth Fairy present a dilemma for parents - promoting the value of generosity through a vehicle of lies.

Future of ‘grand old lady’ in commissioner’s hands
Masterton will likely find out next month whether its century-old town hall will be demolished or given a stay of execution.

Amber alert issued for 16-year-old missing in New Plymouth
Police are searching for the teen who hasn't been seen since 1.30pm on Friday.

‘Patients don’t die, they just get expelled’
Some children are being stood-down, suspended or excluded - or are not going to school in the first place - as they wait up to 18 months to see a paediatrician.

Watch live: Rowing NZ University Championships at Lake Ruataniwha
Watch the action as the nation's top university rowers go head-to-head.

Stanley Cup 2025: How to stream the NHL playoffs & championship
The NHL postseason begins Saturday, April 19. Games will air on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT, TBS, and truTV, with TNT set to broadcast the Stanley Cup Final. Luckily, there are plenty of streaming options for puck heads to catch all the coverage. Here’s a look at the best streaming services for watching the Stanley Cup playoffs so you don’t miss a single goal, hit, or heart-stopping overtime. Over the air The Televes Bexia is a rigid antenna that can be mounted to a wall or set on a window sill or piece of furniture.Martyn Williams/Foundry ABC is scheduled to broadcast both the Eastern and Western Conference Quarterfinals. You can watch them for free with an over-the-air TV antenna that’s capable of pulling in your local ABC broadcast affiliate. You’ll find our top antenna picks here. Sling TV Pros Lower base price than most other live TV services Easy-to-navigate app and grid guide Video quality settings help avoid data caps and buffering Cons DVR storage is frustrating to manage 60-frames-per-second channel support is limited Multiple base packages and add-ons can cause confusion Best Prices Today: $60.99 at Sling TV (Orange + Blue) Sling TV offers ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS and ABC, and you can get them together with the Sling Orange package for $46 a month. Currently, you can get 50 percent off your first month. Read our full Sling TV review DirecTV Stream Pros Familiar remote for cable converts Great grid guide and fuss-free cloud DVR Smooth video and surround sound support Cons Optional streaming box doesn’t support Amazon Prime or Hulu More latency and less reliability than cable Best Prices Today: $101.98 at DirecTV Stream DirectTV Stream also offers ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and TBS, and you can get them all in its Entertainment package for $84.99 a month. You might also be able to get ABC, but availability varies by package and location. You can enter your Zip code on the DirecTV Stream website to see if ABC is available in your area. Read our full DirecTV Stream review Hulu + Live TV Pros Excellent value for Disney bundle subscribers Expansive on-demand catalog Recommendations and staff picks make the app fun to explore Cons Live TV can be inefficient to navigate Hard to figure out which programs allow ad skipping Can’t watch on TV devices while traveling Best Prices Today: $82.99 at Hulu.com Hulu’s live TV streaming service is available as a single, flat-fee package that includes more than 95 live and on-demand channels—including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and TBS. You get them all, in addition to Hulu’s original content, its streaming library, and Disney+ for $82.99 a month. Read our full Hulu + Live TV review YouTube TV Pros Simple interface makes live TV easy to navigate Unlimited DVR allows for a huge on-demand library (with skippable ads) Broad selection of local, news, sports, and entertainment channels Cons Can’t delete recordings or mark them as watched on TV devices One-off recordings only work for live sporting events Menu doesn’t clearly separate DVR and on-demand video (with unskippable ads) Best Prices Today: $82.99 at YouTube TV YouTube TV also offers a flat-fee package of more than 100 channels that includes ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT and TBS. Subscriptions are $82.99 per month, but the service is currently offering the first two months for just $59.99 per month. Read our full YouTube TV review