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But only three are under construction, documents from the Ministry of Education show.

Doctors say violence in hospitals is increasing after a brutal attack in Wairarapa Hospital over the weekend. Audio

The organisation has launched an emergency appeal, with the goal of raising $100,000 to keep its programs operational.

From 1 April, landlords will be again be able to claim tax deductions for interest on residential investment properties from, but will that mean lower rents?

A group of protesters allegedly returned to the newly repainted rainbow crossing with paint cans and blocked the road.

A rainbow community supporter has described Destiny Church protesters as hypocrites during a heated stand-off at Gisborne Library.

Uber has argued that its drivers are more akin to contractors and therefore ineligible for benefits like minimum wage and sick leave.

A report by the teachers union has shown more support, funding and emergency supplies are needed for schools to respond to future storms.

A Welsh springer spaniel has saved Matiu / Somes Island from potential disaster after sniffing out an Argentine ant nest on building materials destined for the island's new wharf.

"It would be unwise to bother," Andrew Hoggard told councils this week, but he says he was misunderstood.

Housing advocacy groups and pro-density councillors are delighted by changes to Wellington's proposed district plan, after a series of amendments were made by councillors at Thursday's meeting.

Officers say the offer is "an absolute joke" and "farcical" amid a cost of living crisis and a "tough on crime" government.

Te Whatu Ora said one patient was in a stable condition in the emergency department, and the other was in a serious condition in ICU.

Data from 20 Hawke's Bay sites shows the cyclone produced the largest floods on record at 13 of them.

Penny Nelson says every year they're having to do more with less - "the department is not currently financially sustainable".

A new report highlights its key role in natural drainage and for green spaces in cities.

Both people killed in a crash during a rally race in Northland have been identified.

Gisborne leaders are looking beyond storm recovery, and are instead looking towards a future of innovation.

More than 100 people were expected at the Tai Rāwhiti Tomorrow Together Summit in Awapuni.

Residents in flood-damaged Eskdale are still battling insurance claims a year on from Cyclone Gabrielle.

A visitor says his bike was stolen, but police told him it would be hard to press charges despite finding it at gang-affiliated house nearby.

Gisborne residents, groups and businesses which went above and beyond during the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle this time last year have been honoured in a ceremony.

The good deeds of Gisborne residents during and after Cyclone Gabrielle are being recognised at an awards ceremony this evening.

More than 500 people, including families of those who died, some still displaced, gathered at the Civic Square in Hastings to commemorate the anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle.

The damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle around Gisborne could take up to a decade to repair, but the mayor won't ever forget how the full extent of the devastation became clear.