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Study shows the experience of Maori grappling with 'te reo trauma'
The new report noted that this can manifest in various ways "including language anxiety and feelings of shame (whakama) for not being able to speak te reo Maori.

People warned to check equipment, seaworthiness of boats
Maritime NZ's latest annual report found in the 2024 to 2025 financial year there were 19 fatal recreational boating accidents.

Helping hands: Could robots solve aged-care crisis?
New Zealand faces a healthcare worker shortage and more need for carers. London-based robot designer Rich Walker talks about the challenges in creating robot carers to help fill some of those gaps.

Beware new mobile speed cameras this summer, the numbers show they’re working
Gone are the days of eyeing parked vans with suspicion, NZTA’s new mobile speed cameras have been operating for a few months now.

‘Not worth it’: Traders bemoan changes to seaside suburb’s long-running tradition
Stallholders say shortened trading hours have sharply reduced customer numbers - and income.

Tourists Say North Korean Grocery Stores Feel Deceptive - Here's Why

Under threat, Ukraine’s drone schools are going to great lengths to stay off Russia's radar

Lion of Persia: The online warrior fighting for Iran's future - and Israeli coexistance

Late Lyon wickets put Australia on cusp of Ashes win
England are on the brink of an Ashes series defeat after Australia's Nathan Lyon broke their resistance late on the fourth day of the third Test in Adelaide.

Watch: Joshua knocks out Paul in one-sided fight
Anthony Joshua defeats YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul as he secures a comfortable win via a sixth-round stoppage in Miami.

Rhino calf born at park takes wobbly first steps
The moments after Mo's birth were captured on camera by the team at Cotswold Wildlife Park.

Barracks used for housing asylum seekers closes
Napier Barracks, a former military site, will be handed over to a property developer for housing.

Auckland owners warned to control dogs after attacks on little blue penguins
A spate of dog attacks at Piha and Te Henga have seen seven birds found dead in the last month.

Thomas Skinner claims BBC rigged Strictly vote removing him
The former contestant alleges he received an "anonymous" email from a BBC executive with stats showing he received "far more" votes.

Inside the 'mind-blowing' world of competitive spreadsheeting
A Microsoft Excel expert delivers the lowdown from the world champs in Las Vegas.

Phoenix coach under pressure to turn season around after back-to-back defeats
The Phoenix host fellow strugglers Central Coast Mariners at Sky Stadium on Sunday.

What can you do when you live next door to the ‘neighbour from hell’?
After enduring years of anti-social behaviour, a Wellington man is at the end of his tether.

‘It will definitely destroy it’: Inside Gloriavale’s ‘teenage takeover’
A former member says a surge in young people, combined with the school’s closure, could trigger a mass exodus - and the collapse of Gloriavale as it exists today.

New Zealand deserves better than Nicola Willis’ plan
It is four sleeps to Christmas. A time of make believe where we embrace the wonder of Santa Claus to delight children and ourselves.

‘Humiliated and powerless’: Woman says she was ‘mocked’ by court staff who didn’t know she was watching
Police have apologised and said the language and behaviour of police staff in this case fell short of the standards expected.

Salah apologised to Liverpool players - Jones
Mohamed Salah's angry outburst is "in the past" and "just part of wanting to be a winner", says his Liverpool team-mate Curtis Jones.

I adopted a boy and then at Christmas, his baby sister too
Sarah from Shropshire is about to celebrate her third Christmas with her adopted children - siblings.