Headlines:

- A huge fire at a South Auckland metal yard has released toxic fumes across the city.

- Rising water levels are causing major problems for townships across lakes in the Rotorua district.

- This year's World Smokefree Day highlights health issues that still need to be addressed.

Rāapa 31 o Haratua 2023

Headlines:

Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro has arrived in Rarotonga this afternoon, her first official visit to the island nation of the Cook Islands. Mania Clarke-Mamanu has the latest. 

Despite the government’s determination to rebuild the Tairāwhiti community, a vital transport connection to the East Coast – The Hikuwai Bridge, is still in the process of being re-built, forcing locals to take alternative and often longer detour routes. Te Okiwa McLean reports.

Teina Harawira of Ruatoki has been selected for the NZ Māori Volleyball team, who are set to travel to Thailand next month as part of an international Volleyball tournament. Timoti Tiakiwai reports.

Rāpare 08 o Pipiri 2023

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Rāpare 08 o Pipiri 2023

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