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Success in treating persistent pain now offers hope for those with long Covid
OPINION: Long Covid impacts have focused attention on the nature of constant fatigue.
Lauren Dickason sentencing over murder of three daughters under way
Convicted killer Lauren Dickason is being sentenced nearly a year after she was found guilty of murdering her three children.
Tauranga mayoral race: John Robson
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
New app for Rotorua rangatahi launched at Scion
'They become the scientists ... become kaitiaki for our ngahere.'
Surfer who came off jetski remembered as passionate charger loved by all
Stephen Moir, 53, was a Mangawhai builder who always downed tools when there was surf.
IPCA investigating after man sustains injuries and police fire shot during arrest
Investigations are underway for an incident where a shot was fired by Police.
Hauraki elderly housing tenants face rent increases
Hauraki District Council has proposed rent increases for tenants in 57 properties.
Weather live updates: State of emergency, evacuations amid rising river levels as heavy rain, huge waves hit East Coast, Hawke’s Bay
One rainfall gauge has measured 285mm since Sunday.
David Seymour’s charter schools legislation unveiled, set for first reading in Parliament today
$153m in funding has been allocated to establish up to 50 new schools.
Bodies of three missing Gisborne fishermen found
RNZ understands the fishermen who died are Elwood Higgins, Damien Macpherson and Taina Sinoti.
Matariki public holiday: What’s open, what’s not, and when you have to pay a surcharge
Like Easter, the date of Matariki changes from year to year, but it will always fall in June or July.
Public sector cuts: More than 400 jobs slashed at Oranga Tamariki
Final decisions are expected to be announced at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC today.
Live weather updates: Evacuations in parts of Tai Rāwhiti, Hawke's Bay
State of emergencies have been declared in the Heretaunga Ward in Hastings and Wairoa, due to the potential risk to lives and properties.
Trust, understanding vital to lifting Māori and Pasifika vaccination rates - researcher
Māori and Pasifika childhood vaccinations need boost
East Coast wind, rain and evacuations: What you need to know
Police have been going door to door as heavy rain and wind lashes the region, with local state of emergencies declared.
Five biggest revelations from 'I Am: Celine Dion' documentary on Amazon
Poet Laureate and Celine Dion super fan Chris Tse shares key moments from this behind-the-scenes look at the Canadian superstar singer who was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome in 2022.
Survivors of abuse under St John of God call for accountability
For almost four decades, a Catholic order claimed to care for the children in Christchurch no one else would.
Rap legends Public Enemy announce one-off New Zealand show
The rappers will be joined by MELODOWNZ for a set at Auckland's Trusts Arena in October.
Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga and Everclear set for NZ summer show
Legendary rocker and Cold Chisel frontman Jimmy Barnes had open heart surgery in 2023. He never thought he'd see these milestone performances come together.
Lauren Dickason sentencing to take place today
The long-awaited sentencing of convicted killer Lauren Dickason will take place today, nearly a year after she was found guilty of murdering her three children.
