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Hohepa Thompson on his biggest regret: 'It was just easier for me to get by living in a Pakeha world'
Artist and activist Hohepa Thompson says his biggest regret is turning his back on his identity, but he's now finding success in spreading the word about te reo and te ao Maori.

Government to review fire safety provisions in Building Code
The full review - the first in over a decade - comes 18 months after five people died in a blaze at Wellington's Loafers Lodge.

Dunedin Hospital oversight a 'mess' as costs blew out, reviews show
As early as June 2020, Treasury was warning the hospital project was "in doubt with major risks".

King Charles's Scottish retreat Balmoral could become wedding venue
An application is in with the local council for the remote private estate in the Scottish Highlands to become an exclusive location for weddings.

EU 'deeply alarmed' by reports of North Korean soldiers in Russia

Canada to reduce immigration targets as Trudeau acknowledges his policy failed

A car bomb explodes outside a police station in western Mexico, wounding 3 officers

Mozambique's ruling party wins landslide in disputed poll

Video of singer's alleged torture sparks Cameroon outrage

Live: Power cuts as strong winds batter lower North Island
Strong wind warnings are in place for Wairarapa, Wellington and the Marlborough Sounds.

We need a Government focused on economic management, not undeserved victory laps
OPINION: The Reserve Bank is cutting interest rates urgently not because of Government actions, but because the economy is slowing more than anticipated.

Passenger accused of assaulting Air NZ crew ‘can’t remember’ incident
Swalyn Barton-Cookes is charged with one count of assaulting a crew member on a Perth-Auckland flight which had to be diverted to Melbourne.

More bad news for Boeing
The higher they fly, the harder they fall - could this be Boeing's future?

Live: Wet and windy night for many
Strong wind warnings are in place for Wairarapa, Wellington and the Marlborough Sounds.

Trump says he'd fire Special Counsel Jack Smith if elected president
The Republican said he would fire the federal prosecutor leading a criminal probe against him "within two seconds".

CHOGM meets HMNZS Manawanui: A tale of two coasts
It's a tale of two coastlines: Royals and heads of government meet on one coast and villages live in fear on the other, as diesel leaks from the wrecked HMNZS Manawanui.

Economy will improve sooner rather than later, but uncertainty remains - expert
There are good times on the way, though the path may be far from smooth.

Cross-code star Rosie Kelly signs with Chiefs Manawa
Rosie Kelly has gone from union to league and back again.

Gisborne farmers fight for cyclone bridge rebuilds
A collection of Gisborne families are still anxiously awaiting updates about council-owned bridges destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle, cutting them off from public roads.

Wind power firm departs, amid fast-track controversy over seabed mining
A plan for an offshore wind power generation site has been abandoned as the company has pulled out, as controversy continues over seabed mining also planned for the area.

Nine unfunded blood cancer drugs could boost survival and quality of life
Blood cancer patients in Australia have access to 36 treatment options not funded in NZ.

Live: Gusts up to 120kph batter country, flights cancelled out of Wellington
Much of the country is in for a dose of bad weather on Friday, as strong winds and downpours approach.

Live: ‘She didn't die alone:’ Passengers tired to help bus stabbing victim
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he was 'incredibly shocked and saddened' by the incident. A 37-year-old man handed himself in to police on Thursday afternoon.

Beyoncé to appear alongside Kamala Harris at Houston rally
Beyoncé was expected to appear with Willie Nelson in an event designed to be one of the biggest closing acts of the campaign.

Proposal to slash Royal Society's governing body from 12 members to six
The proposal is a "really serious step away" from efforts to diversify the society, a leading scientist says.