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Attracting international students to NZ

The Government's going for growth in international education, releasing its plan to double the sector's economic contribution to $7.2 billion by 2034, said Education... Read More

Family seeks answers year after Mt Ruapehu tragedy

She knew the ocean better than most, but the mountains were unfamiliar territory. After 26-year-old marine biologist Wednesday Davis died on Mt Ruapehu last... Read More

Whaka aim to end 19-year rugby drought

Three of the four teams that hosted Baywide semifinals on Saturday disappointed their home crowds when they failed to progress to next weekend's finals. Whakarewarewa... Read More

Katikati fun run unites community

Organisers of the second Hume Pack-N-Cool Fun Run/Walk were thrilled with the turnout. More than 580 people took to the streets and pathways around Katikati... Read More

Mother recalls final call with murdered son

The mother of a Malachi Subecz, who was murdered by a caregiver, has broken down in tears in court while recalling her final conversation with her son. Jasmine... Read More

New World customers warned after cyber attack

New World Clubcard members are being asked to change their online passwords after a cyber attack. One expert is questioning why customers were allowed... Read More

Teenage activist completes 900km ride

Teenage campaigner Jack Karetai-Barrett rode on to Parliament's grounds to hugs from whānau, congratulations from supporters and the upbeat sounds of... Read More

How AI is streamlining breeding for farmers

Online dating has come to dairying, with AI (artificial intelligence) helping AI (artificial insemination). Waikato sharemilker Matthew Zonderop launched... Read More

Dog owner objects to dangerous classification

A Rotorua dog owner says she will have to move house or rehome her pet if the council does not remove its 'dangerous” dog classification. Katie... Read More

Inquest into Malachi Subecz's death starts today

An inquest into the death of a Tauranga five-year-old who was killed by his carer in 2021 is due to get underway today. Malachi Subecz died in Auckland's... Read More

Kiwi biker's epic World Cup win

In her first year as an elite, Kiwi mountain biker Samara Maxwell produced a performance of extraordinary proportions to grab victory in the latest round of... Read More

Students launch natural dog product at market

The first Barket is set to be hosted in the Bay of Plenty - and dog-lovers are invited to gather in the Mount for the canine-product market hosted by eager business... Read More