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Sewer robots are being used to patrol pipes elsewhere in the world to keep them from blocking, but what about in New Zealand? Audio

Mārama tells the story of a young Māori woman lured to Victorian England under false pretenses, and her fight to keep her identity.

Haruru man Aaron Stott was described as a hero, but he said he just doesn't want to see people suffering.

The PM faced heckling during his speech at Waitangi today amid tensions over the bill.

Some businesses along the Welington's South Coast say the major sewage spill is a "kick in the teeth" and they are already losing business.

Wellington Water's chief executive says the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is not in good shape, with 70 percent of it flooded and 80 percent of its equipment damaged. Audio

Some wore cowboy hats and sparkly clothes that paid tribute to headliner Chappell Roan, but almost all had borrowed, thrifted or made their outfits.

Cambridge Road near Racecourse Road heading towards State Highway 1 was closed.

Dublin man Cairan Gaffney came up with the idea of gathering people to tell and hear stories - from heart-rending regrets to bizarre tales in praise of salt.

It's all hands on deck as the team at the Treaty Grounds prepare to feed the masses on Waitangi Day.

Are we crab-stick loyalists, is a spring roll non-negotiable - or is the deep-fried, sugar-dusted joy of a pineapple fritter the absolute essential?

Corrections said there were no indications the death was suspicious.

For this first-ever New Zealand tour, Jakob Nowell, son of the band's late lead singer Bradley Nowell, will take the mic.

The chair says the century-old gathering would now be a chance to give some relief to those affected by recent flooding.

Mussels, kina, pāua, sponges, fish, and penguins could be at risk as 70 million litres of sewage a day flows into sea.

Offensive odours have plagued the city's eastern suburbs.

Police say the crash happened in Miramar on Friday and involved a car and a pedestrian.