In a bid to raise $56,000 to pay for their three-year-old son’s therapy, two parents from the New Zealand Defence Force are about to embark on a 700km hikoi from Wellington to Auckland.
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Community works to raise $250k for mother’s life-saving surgery
Te Kuiti mother of five, Te Reina Worsley has been diagnosed with moyamoya disease and requires life-saving surgery in the United States.
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Dad's wero to sons- 'stick with sport, you keep out of court'
Before he lost his battle with cancer, dad Tracy Brown left his boys with a wero. Two years later, sons Kahurangi and Makaia Day-Brown are a step closer to turning pro in one of the world's fastest growing extreme sports.
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Caution for Pākehā who give their children Māori names
Should Pākehā give their children Māori names? One Māori language expert believes there are instances where it can be appropriate but says caution should be taken.
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NZ Breakers take time-out for whānau this Xmas
The SKYCITY Breakers were treated to a few days break for Christmas at a time that the Basketball community still hard at work. Te Kāea reporter, Ruth Smith caught up with a couple of the players who shared their Christmas plans and wishes.
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Grandparents fight for grandchild to have normal life
They fought for her custody, now they're fighting for her education. Grandparents Paige Jordan and Michael Gower have taken full-time care of their granddaughter, who they say has been discriminated against.
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A major win for the community
The community of Kaiti in Tūranganui a Kiwa have ousted the pokie machines from the Kaiti Mall. Tuta Ngarimu, manager of the Ka Pai Kaiti Trust, says the battle has been won but the war on pokies continues.
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Cycling for tamariki challenge passes halfway mark
Mana Williams-Eade's quest continues as he strives to pedal on a stationary bike for 6,300 minutes, a minute for every child in care in Aotearoa.
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Nuri whānau nurture te reo in the home
The Nuri whānau of Te Arawa are part of the reo evolution movement with more than four generations speaking te reo Māori. They hope to nurture and hold fast to the language taught within their home.
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