Former New Zealand Idol contestant Nikki Lee Carlson is undertaking the last physiological change in her journey to transition from being male to female. The up and coming voice feminisation surgery is the last piece of the puzzle to complete her lifelong dream. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2PX1FZm

New Zealand's won the bid to host the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2021 and the Whangārei Black Ferns fans are excited that their city is one of the two cities to be hosting the cup in three years’ time. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2PZRNxV

It's the voice that captured the nation by storm. Former New Zealand Idol contestant Nikki Lee Carlson is undertaking the last physiological change in her journey to transition from a male to a woman. Whatitiri Te Wake - Te Karere with this report.

While Belfast is the home of the iconic Titanic, the Irish township has experienced economic struggles in recent years. As Irena Smith - Te Karere reports, locals hope their partnership with a Māori business from Gisborne will help build tourism and turn their fortunes around.

Emergency services were called to Gibbs Road in Manurewa just before four this morning. Police say they're investigating what happened and have asked for any witnesses to come forward.

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Live life. That’s the advice given by Erica Jones’ family, whose daughter was tragically killed in a car crash. She was known as a loving, humble, haka star and a true leader of tomorrow. While her life has been taken, those left behind say there are lessons to be learnt. Rapaera Tawhai Reports.