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Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp laid to rest
The Te Pati Maori MP died suddenly last week prompting an outpouring of grief from fellow MPs and the public.

6-month-old baby critically injured at Foxton Beach home
The baby was initially taken to Palmerston North Hospital and later airlifted to Starship Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

Body found in water off Waiheke Island
A member of the public discovered the body near The Esplanade at Oneroa on Tuesday morning.

Six-month-old baby found with critical injuries in Foxton
Police are working to establish how the baby boy came to be injured.

Teen missing in Auckland four days after she was last seen leaving home
Police and Myah’s family are worried for her, saying she has the mental ability of a 12-year-old.

Funding axed for ‘vital’ school programme for new NZ families
The primary school says the 25-year-old programme has been a lifeline for former refugee and migrant families.

Foodbanks struggling with demand ahead of winter surge
One Auckland foodbank recently had to cap the number of people getting food parcels.

Auckland Council plan to use Takapuna Golf Course to prevent flooding risks 'hurts the game' - Ryan Fox
But Auckland Council said it would not prioritise golf enthusiasts over the need to protect people's lives.

Six Crown Research Institutes merge into Public Research Organisations
Scientists are hopeful a supercharged weather forecaster will be one of the winners in the biggest overhaul of the science sector in 30 years.

Invasive poisonous spider establishes itself in NZ
Since the initial sighting in Porirua last year, it has been confirmed in Christchurch, Nelson, Northland and Waikato.

Warm weather cools Warehouse Group's profits
The retailer was forced into heavy discounting after a delayed start to winter ruined sales.

Surprising pick for NZ's top cafe
If you're looking for the best café in New Zealand, you won't find it on Auckland's Karangahape Road nor Wellington's Cuba Street, or even in the heart of Christchurch.

Woman saves dog's bacon after being charged by large pig in Canterbury's Pegasus
A woman in the North Canterbury township of Pegasus was surprised to see a large pig wandering local streets before beating a retreat when it charged at her.

Fauono Ken Laban: first Pacific candidate for Lower Hutt mayoralty
As the son of Samoan migrants who built their life in Wainuiomata, Fauono is a well-known broadcaster, community leader, and former police officer.

Invasive venomous spider establishes itself in NZ
Since the initial sighting in Porirua last year, it has been confirmed in Christchurch, Nelson, Northland and Waikato.

Alcohol, not wearing seatbelt played part in farmer’s death
The Clutha man died after the ATV he was driving plunged down a steep bank.

Body found in water at Waiheke Island
The body was found at the settlement of Oneroa and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is under way.

Our Changing World: Protecting 'Jaws'
A tiny native fish with the nickname 'Jaws' is under threat from introduced trout.

‘Three years of hard graft, destroyed’: Noel Edmonds rethinking NZ venture
The British TV presenter says he’s now reviewing his business in New Zealand after the flooded Motueka River wrecked his wellness centre.

Weather: What is coming our way now
A low is set to bring some severe weather back, including in the areas hit by floods less than a week ago.

Youth MPs told to remove criticisms of government from speeches
Changes had been made to at least one speech.

Concerns about energy security prompt hunt for more power
Genesis Energy says it is "actively exploring" new generation for the Huntly Power Station amid concerns about the country's energy security.