Ruwani Perera Latest from Ruwani Perera Cost Of Living Kiwi teens start initiative helping recycle sports boots for kids who can't afford them Crime Push for police to reexamine Piha disappearances after women claim they were hunted like 'prey' Pregnancy 'So helpful': Auckland mother praises Costco staff after unexpected birth of baby in store Education Millionaire's gift helps fund new school in south Auckland Middle East Pro-Palestinian demonstrations held around world to mark 100 days of war Coronavirus 'Adding to your risk of long COVID': Testing reveals spike in COVID-19 infections during holidays Tennis Economic spin-offs from the tennis court puts bounce in Auckland's economy Updated United States 'Traumatic': Boy's shirt ripped off after air pressure explosion tears hole in plane during US flight Aviation Aircraft enthusiasts relish scenic flights on retro Douglas DC-3 plane Entertainment Newshub's 2023 Year in Review: The biggest stories of the year Auckland Willis says councils responsible for sewerage management as Auckland beaches unsafe to swim on 27C day Health Trikafta funding gives 400 cystic fibrosis sufferers new lease on life Updated Fires One dead after Pukekohe home goes up in flames during Boxing Day fire New Zealand 'Super excited': Auckland Airport packed as families reunite on Christmas Christmas Supermarkets packed, malls surprisingly empty as Kiwis prepare for Christmas Exclusive The Hui Kiwi woman heads to Japan to find pāpā who went missing 40 years ago Scams Kiwi tribute band The Pink Floyd Experience taking on Facebook after fan page hacked Election 2023 'They've burnt the house down': Commentators fear new Govt will set race relations back by decades Social issues 'Devastating': Ten-year wait for answers over toddler's brutal death The Hui 'I was horrified': Grandmothers come together over inhumane treatment of Māori, racism in Pukekohe The Hui 'Profound regret': Police admit errors after fatal crash charges withdrawn The Hui Rēwena renaissance: Baker's bug has long history and a bright future Celebrity Taika Waititi and Rita Ora release never-before-seen wedding pictures on anniversary Auckland 'Could hear children screaming': Neighbour recalls massive blaze that destroyed two-storey home The Hui 'It's a boom time for Māori developers': Why now's the time for Māori to get into Aotearoa's gaming and tech sector The Hui TV chef showing whānau the way to healthy kai The Hui 'Our health system is broken': Elite athlete's agonising wait for cancer diagnosis and treatment The Hui Whānau impacted by race-based separatism in Pukekohe to receive formal apology Arts Iconic NZ pottery brand Crown Lynn searches for former Pasifika workers The Hui Why Anzac Day is even more special now for Kane Te Tai's parents Earthquakes Architectural experiment tests seismic merits of ancient Māori building technique mīmiro Updated Election 2023 ACT vs Greens: Parties launch attacks over 'ineffectiveness', 'reactionary, race-baiting' politics The Hui The cost-cutting aunty who knows how to save on your next grocery bill The Hui 'It just broke our hearts': Heritage experts in race to save precious taonga after Cyclone Gabrielle Auckland 'Nobody has been tried': NZ's Iranian community unites to mark third anniversary of terrorist attack that killed 176 people Updated Weather No let up in summer deluge as more rain, thunderstorms forecast for North Island Updated Bay Of Plenty 'Ruined the night': How New Year's Eve revellers reacted after bouncy castle tumbled across Tauranga park Updated New Zealand Revealed: New Year Honours list for 2023 Updated Fashion Provocative fashion icon and activist Dame Vivienne Westwood dies New Zealand 'Very excited': Airports across Aotearoa operating at full capacity as people fly to meet loved ones Health First phase of three-year project to reduce vape-related harm among young people launched The Hui 'Face multiple prejudices': Whānau of gang member who battled addiction, depression speaks out on challenges gangs face getting help The Hui The Eggplant Boys on their mouth-watering cooking videos that aim to help others Middle East 'She's lost that opportunity': Kiwi Iranians demand stronger action against Iran, accuse Ardern of failing to lead The Hui 'I have the drive': World champion woodchopper who battled crippling osteoarthritis eyes record-breaking title Updated Asia At least 129 people killed after stampede at Indonesian football match Updated Road Safety Carnage for drivers as huge pothole takes out multiple vehicles' tyres in Bay of Plenty Coronavirus Trucking industry workers experiencing increased stress, anxiety levels due to pandemic The Hui Calls for Māori ACC entity after man loses both arms in 'horrific' work accident The Hui 'A very dire situation': Māori man living in Ukraine on why he joined the fight