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'An amazing opportunity' - Rainbow Games celebrate sport for all walks of life
The clash of roller skates echoed through the Trust Arena in West Auckland today at the first day of the Rainbow Games. Audio
Aotearoa's first Rainbow Games to begin with opening ceremony
Event director Tom Leonard sys the games create a welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ people to try sport, some for the first time.
Māori portrait to return from UK after decades
The previous owners were unaware of the painting's importance, the auctioneer says.
Prominent Aucklanders oppose new Ports of Auckland plan
Sir Stephen Tindall, Lady Pippa Blake and Sir Ralph Norris are among those protesting a proposed 35-year lease. Audio
'All I heard was just swearing, yelling' - Two dead after mass brawl in Gisborne
Neighbours described chaos erupting at a party after two men were found dead and others injured, while the Police Minister is on his way to the East Coast.
Lack of reliability with trains sees Auckland commuters opt for the bus
Auckland's public transport network has been under the pump during 'March Madness' - but trains are lagging behind.
'We're often presumed to be incompetent' - only 1 in 5 autistic NZers feel accepted
Kiwis with autism say they don't feel accepted by society - or by their colleagues.
Auckland's rail operators promise city's trains will run more smoothly
Auckland's rail operators are promising the city's trains will run more smoothly, with a new control centre providing hope there will be no repeat of January's commuter train chaos.
Blood on ceiling as plane passengers 'flew through the cabin'
50 people were treated by ambulance staff after a plane flying to Auckland suddenly dropped.
'The outlook for this century is nothing short of grim' - academic
Climate change has been high on the agenda at this week's Insurance Council conference .
Arts magazine publishers press pause amid funding woes
One of the country's few online arts magazines is going into an indefinite hiatus.
Ferry commuters have little hope changes will fix delays
Auckland ferry commuters are not convinced that an extended stand-down period for cruise ships entering the harbour will ease the annual bouts of cancellations and delays.
'All set up ready to go' for construction of Pakuranga flyover
Auckland Transport officials have assured East Aucklanders that progress on the Eastern Busway will bring relief to their traffic frustration. Audio
GNS Science pushes for lower fine over Whakaari failings
WorkSafe has argued GNS Science should be fined between $150,000 and $250,000 for failing to communicate the risks of flying to the island.
'Sheer recklessness' - Whakaari victims' families speak in court
The family of a couple killed in the Whakaari White Island eruption have told a sentencing judge they want the companies involved held to account.
Auckland trains 'not reliable': Commuters demand better
Frustrating, unreliable and annoying is how Auckland commuters are describing the city's train services. Audio
Most people think it fair for households to pay for how much water they use - survey
The Infrastructure Commission says the survey's results show councils there's broad support for water meters.
Why supermarket loyalty schemes might not be the cost-savers they seem
A consumer watchdog is warning that deals offered by supermarket loyalty schemes are not as cost-saving as they appear.
Wheelchair users call for accessible beaches: 'Can you imagine the freedom?'
The beach day is a Kiwi classic - but for people in wheelchairs, accessible beaches are few and far between.
Councils delaying new recycling rules over cost
All councils were originally required to accept the same materials in kerbside collection from next month.
Newborn giraffe at Auckland Zoo tops 1.7 metres
The calf is the fifth for its mother, Kiritka.
'Blood boils': Auckland ferries cancelled to make room for cruise ships
Commuters are frustrated nearly 100 ferry trips were cancelled or delayed, and worry cruise season the will worsen the problem.