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Government House pianist recognised for musical legacy
Bruce Greenfield has played the piano for 13 Governors-General, and isn't done yet as he picks up a Wellington Council award.
Bruce Greenfield has played the piano for 13 Governors-General, and isn't done yet as he picks up a Wellington Council award.
Labour MP issues 'employment-related', says Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has disputed the allegations made by Labour MP Gaurav Sharma, but says she was aware of issues.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has disputed the allegations made by Labour MP Gaurav Sharma, but says she was aware of issues.
Auckland welcomes first cruise ship in over two years
The Pacific Explorer and 2000 passengers have become the first arrivals to enter Auckland’s harbour since the pandemic began.
The Pacific Explorer and 2000 passengers have become the first arrivals to enter Auckland’s harbour since the pandemic began.
East Auckland businesses want shot at major community rebuild
Companies such as Building Brothers Construction believe those who call Glen Innes and surrounding suburbs home should hold a role in a 900 hectare development.
Companies such as Building Brothers Construction believe those who call Glen Innes and surrounding suburbs home should hold a role in a 900 hectare development.
Twenty-one spoodles seized from Christchurch home
Firefighters, police and SPCA staff seized 21 spoodle dogs from a "serious" and "unsafe" environment at a Christchurch house on Wednesday.
Firefighters, police and SPCA staff seized 21 spoodle dogs from a "serious" and "unsafe" environment at a Christchurch house on Wednesday.
Masterton motorcyclist wrongly blamed for crash demands explanation
Joe Governor, wrongly accused of causing the accident which left him with life-long injuries, still has unanswered questions five years on.
Joe Governor, wrongly accused of causing the accident which left him with life-long injuries, still has unanswered questions five years on.
Andrew Little says alleged fake doctor who worked at Middlemore ‘worrying’
The Minister of Health says two investigations are underway after a man allegedly used fake documents to get a job at Middlemore Hospital.
The Minister of Health says two investigations are underway after a man allegedly used fake documents to get a job at Middlemore Hospital.
How a lockdown collaboration turned into a gin world first
Blair Nicholl, co-founder of The National Distillery Company in Napier, with his new Bloody Syrah, a gin that was once a wine.
Blair Nicholl, co-founder of The National Distillery Company in Napier, with his new Bloody Syrah, a gin that was once a wine.
The tiny bugs living on your face might be going extinct!
There are millions of tiny mites living in our skin A recent scientific study has shown that they could be under threat of extinction. Without them, we may end up with more pimples! This is a KEA Kids News special report, direct from our studio, feat
There are millions of tiny mites living in our skin A recent scientific study has shown that they could be under threat of extinction. Without them, we may end up with more pimples! This is a KEA Kids News special report, direct from our studio, feat
Cultural change needed in schools to address bullying rates - expert
Dr John Fenaughty spoke about the issue following revelations now MP Sam Uffindell attacked a fellow student while at high school.
Dr John Fenaughty spoke about the issue following revelations now MP Sam Uffindell attacked a fellow student while at high school.
The best books for young New Zealand readers
Finalist of the he The best books for young New Zealand readers 2022 entertain hundreds of Wellington school children at a series of Books Alive events held at The National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa
Finalist of the he The best books for young New Zealand readers 2022 entertain hundreds of Wellington school children at a series of Books Alive events held at The National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa
Tourism Minister wants to move student summer break
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says shifting the university break could help with summer worker shortages in the horticultural and tourism sectors
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says shifting the university break could help with summer worker shortages in the horticultural and tourism sectors
Marcus Lush announces he’s running for Invercargill mayor
Local election nominations close on Friday, with one very familiar face running for mayor in one of Aotearoa’s major cities.
Local election nominations close on Friday, with one very familiar face running for mayor in one of Aotearoa’s major cities.
Networks' resilience questioned as extreme weather events become more common
Slips in Wellington are just part of the countless weather events over the past few months, causing unprecedented demand on frontline clean-up crews.
Slips in Wellington are just part of the countless weather events over the past few months, causing unprecedented demand on frontline clean-up crews.
Ex-Nats MP went 'kamikaze' after missing out on top job, court hears
Former National leader Simon Bridges has been giving evidence against former MP Jami-Lee Ross after their explosive falling out in 2018.
Former National leader Simon Bridges has been giving evidence against former MP Jami-Lee Ross after their explosive falling out in 2018.
National Party board member’s job on the line after Uffindell saga
There are calls for former party president Peter Goodfellow to quit the board entirely after overseeing a series of botched candidate selections.
There are calls for former party president Peter Goodfellow to quit the board entirely after overseeing a series of botched candidate selections.
Christopher Luxon staff made 'mistake' not telling him about Sam Uffindell school bullying
National leader Christopher Luxon says his staff knew about the Sam Uffindell bullying, and they made a "mistake" not telling him.
National leader Christopher Luxon says his staff knew about the Sam Uffindell bullying, and they made a "mistake" not telling him.
Standing Sam Uffindell down is the right move – Christopher Luxon
National’s leader said the allegation about Uffindell’s behaviour towards a female flatmate in 2003 are “serious and concerning”.
National’s leader said the allegation about Uffindell’s behaviour towards a female flatmate in 2003 are “serious and concerning”.
KEA Kids News: Check out the coldest school fundraiser in the North Island, complete with dress ups
KEA Kids News covers the Waiheke Ocean Swim event, where kids raced adults in several swim categories.
KEA Kids News covers the Waiheke Ocean Swim event, where kids raced adults in several swim categories.
KEA Kids News: A young girl’s journey escaping the war in Ukraine
Ksneiia, who is living in the UK, talks about her experience of the war in Ukraine, her time in a bomb shelter and what it felt like
Ksneiia, who is living in the UK, talks about her experience of the war in Ukraine, her time in a bomb shelter and what it felt like
National Party has let Sam Uffindell down - Jessica Mutch McKay
1News' political editor says National leader Christopher Luxon now has a "tough call" to make about Uffindell's political future.
1News' political editor says National leader Christopher Luxon now has a "tough call" to make about Uffindell's political future.
Food Bank operating out of Christchurch home receives charitable status
Corrin Webster and his partner Nicole Sutherland packed food parcels for years from their Hoon Hay home. Now they've received charitable status and hope to expand their operation - and get their lounge back.
Corrin Webster and his partner Nicole Sutherland packed food parcels for years from their Hoon Hay home. Now they've received charitable status and hope to expand their operation - and get their lounge back.
'Dead man walking' feels let down by ACC
Darren Moore talks about being poisoned while employed to work in a toxic work environment and then disregarded by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
Darren Moore talks about being poisoned while employed to work in a toxic work environment and then disregarded by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
Te Kuiti man tell story of homelessness and disability through dance
After the shows this week at Auckland's Q Theatre, Rodney Bell will take his performance to the world, starting with Australia.
After the shows this week at Auckland's Q Theatre, Rodney Bell will take his performance to the world, starting with Australia.