4 d. ago 'Cheaper to go to States than Wellington': Angry dad takes swing at Air NZ

Photo: ODT files By Susan Edmunds of RNZ  Tauranga man Scott Koster says it's "tone deaf" for Air New Zealand to be showing off its new uniforms at the same time that many travellers are facing particularly high airfares.

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5 d. ago The important thing is that karakia do not become tokenistic

Thomas Aerepo-Morgan delivers a Matariki karakia during the national hautapu ceremony at Treble Cone, near Wanaka, last year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED What do you do when someone prays to a god you don’t believe in? It is something I encourage my social work students to consider as they are all expected to be able to work cross-culturally.

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1 week ago Peters takes veiled swipe at PM's 'hysterical' tariff response

Winston Peters at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, April 2025. Photo: Supplied Winston Peters has taken another veiled swing at the prime minister's phone call to world leaders over US tariffs.

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2 w. ago Crusaders to the Hornby Panthers: Joel Lam sets his sights on NRL dream

Joel Lam is playing for the Hornby Panthers while hoping to make the move to Australia. Lam previously played for the Crusaders in a 2023 pre-season game. PHOTO: SIDELINE PHOTOGRAPHS New Hornby Panthers hooker Joel Lam is taking a big risk - leaving behind a promising rugby union career to chase his NRL dream.

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2 w. ago Warning hospitals aren't ready for violent patients without police help

Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson says there needs to be some replacement if police aren't supporting mental health callouts. Photo: RNZ Medical and mental health experts are warning that hospitals are not ready to take care of violent mental health patients without police support.

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2 w. ago Mapping project reveals details of seafloor around Banks Peninsula

The team sets up to deploy a drop camera to take images of the seafloor. Photo: Supplied The seafloor around Banks Peninsula can now be explored after the launch of a “first of its kind” project.

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2 w. ago Police take formal statement after MP's wife allegedly assaulted

Shane and Dot Jones. Photo: Supplied Labour's chief whip says the alleged assault of an MP's wife on Saturday is unacceptable and reignites concerns about the threats MPs and their families face.

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2 w. ago Exhibiting art promotes ‘better life’ for people with disabilities

Oamaru artist Todd Rawson at home with one of his artworks featuring in the North Otago IHC Association art exhibition. PHOTO: JULES CHIN An art exhibition to promote a "better life" for people with intellectual disabilities will be held at The Loan & Merc next Friday.

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2 w. ago Wanaka gallery a goal for Nolan as her artistic career takes flight

Wānaka local artist Beth Nolan loves painting native New Zealand birds. PHOTO: SUPPLIED It is of no surprise that an artist born and raised on the West Coast of New Zealand gravitates naturally to painting New Zealand’s native birds.

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3 w. ago Nweke faces biggest test yet in arguably world’s best league

Grace Nweke in action for the NSW Swifts at a preseason tournament in Adelaide last month. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Is Grace Nweke about to face the biggest challenge of her career?

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3 w. ago New direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns take off today

A Jetstar aircraft at Christchurch Airport. Photo: Christchurch Airport The first of Jetstar's new daily direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns took off on Wednesday.

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4 w. ago 'Worst f***ing flight I have ever f***ing taken': CEO to assistant

Chris Meehan. Photo: Supplied via NZ Herald / Open Justics A business-class seat on a long-haul flight was not up to the acceptable standard of a high-profile property developer, and he went on to let his executive assistant know exactly that.

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4 w. ago Former Warriors player aiming to leave his mark on the Hornby Panthers

Hornby Panthers veteran Corey Lawrie has taken over coaching duties – replacing his brother Jed. PHOTO: ABRAHAM ATHERTON PHOTOGRAPHY New Hornby Panthers head coach Corey Lawrie wants to put his own spin on the side - after taking over from his younger brother Jed.

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