Treaty negotiator Tā Tipene O'Regan takes the top honour, while a community that worked together to keep Covid out is among the recipients.

Tā Tipene O'Regan has been recognised for his decades of mahi in fulfilling his dreams of an equitable and bicultural Aotearoa.

Meningitis is a fast-moving virus and most children and teenagers who die from the disease die within 24-hours.

Tension continues to mount between Ngāi Tahu and three of the South Island’s biggest councils about their involvement with a three waters-related “splinter group”.

English opener was dropped five times against South Africa in their semifinal win, making them pay with a career-best score.

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With a warmer autumn on the cards for NZ and continued dry weather expected in some regions, a meteorologist says it "might not be the news farmers want to hear".

At least four earthquakes have been recorded near New Caledonia since shortly before 7pm NZT. No tsunami warning has been issued.

Dave 'Brown Buttabean' Letele's efforts to help those in need during the pandemic through his Food Share programme was yet another example of his dedication to the community.

Motorists getting their first look at the billion-dollar motorway say it’s now “a breeze” getting between Kāpiti and southern parts of Wellington.

Maramataka expert and renowned astrologer Rereata Makiha (Ngāti Whakaheke, Te Aupōuri, Te Arawa) has been named Senior New Zealander of the Year.

Ezra Hirawani has managed to convince a major power generator to sell him power at a lower cost service to help get 130,000 households out of power poverty.

The new business class will include a front row of ultra-exclusive seats with sliding doors for privacy.

Cyril Lawless had his photo stolen by a Young Nat responsible for mysoginistic trolling of female politicians, and he is not happy about it.

Electricarna organisers hope rising petrol costs may boost numbers at the annual event in Taranaki.

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The plans come nearly three years after a damning report found Parliament was a toxic workplace.

A huge tailback on SH1 north of the Harbour Bridge has now cleared and traffic is running smoothly.

Grateful for a chance to flee war in Africa, a family has now spent a year crammed into an emergency accommodation motel with nowhere to go.

Stalemate looms in run feast at Whangārei as Canterbury eye victory over Otago Volts.