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Mother and baby die during childbirth after 'catastrophic' labour emergency

An inquest into the death of mother-of-three Maria Neho has begun in Hamilton.

'They're scum': Trump declares Iran ceasefire 'over' after Nato tirade

US forces hit more than 80 Iranian targets in overnight strikes.

DIY Lotto ban: Several hundred Kiwis block themselves from playing Lotto, Instant Kiwi

As Powerball rises, details emerge of Lotto's plans for a new player behavioural tool.

Watch: Anguish as parents of missing teen left alone on beach after search ends

Parents reflect on horror of hearing police say there was 'no point' searching all night.

From $2.30 to $3m: How a West Auckland mum built a plus-size fashion empire

Stephanie Marsters launched Isla Maree with a work bonus and 40 garments.

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Family says woman died over fears she faced 25-hour hospital wait

Briar Parfitt, 40, died on Saturday afternoon in a car next to her teenage daughter while the pair were heading to Hawke's Bay Hospital.

Models reject Huffer probe finding their likeness wasn't used in AI ads

The brand came under scrutiny last month after Elijah Timmins-Scanlon alleged Huffer had used AI to create images resembling himself and other models.

Two Marlborough communities cut off by damaged roads

MetService has downgraded its red heavy rain warning for parts of Marlborough and Canterbury to a yellow heavy rain watch.

Elderly cat survives four-hour cycle in tumble dryer

Minam was napping in a blanket in a clothes dryer when it was turned on by his unwitting owner.

OCR hiked for first time in years, possible further rate rises signalled

Follow 1News' live updates as the Reserve Bank announces its decision on the official cash rate (OCR).

US toddler who fell in pool declared dead, later found alive in morgue

Two police officers saw possible signs of life multiple times, but the child was still taken to the hospital's “cold room” after being treated by staff.

Prince Harry claims 'whitewash' as he loses lawsuit against tabloid newspaper

Harry said the court had denied him the justice and accountability he sought.

Shark attack survivor draws comfort from support of Kiwi whānau

Leah Stewart, who suffered life-threatening injuries in a shark attack at Coogee Beach in June, says messages from her New Zealand family have helped her through a difficult recovery.

NZ woman named top UK's wine waiter

Emma Denney, 33, began her career in hospitality as a 13-year-old dishwasher in a Takapuna eatery.

Homes evacuated after two landslips strike Otago in an hour

Two Dunedin homes have been evacuated after mud and bushes were seen moving, while a landslide is affecting houses in Oamaru,

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DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant's lawyers

A member of Tyler Robinson's defence team interrogated a DNA analyst from the FBI on Tuesday (local time) about the techniques she used to connect Robinson to a towel wrapped around a rifle found at Utah Valley University.

You Pick A Side: Is it OK to ask someone how much they earn?

Stuff’s weekly series dives into the everyday topics that get people talking.

The best backcountry huts for viewing Matariki this year

Keen tramper Anna Thomson shares her top huts for viewing Matariki this year.

Rush to reform will cost ratepayers says Whakatāne Mayor, Nándor Tánczos

A Government push for local government reform is being rushed and will heap even more costs on to ratepayers, Whakatāne mayor Nándor Tánczos says.

All Blacks set to make changes for Italy test

All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks team naming ahead of Saturday’s test against Italy.

ANALYSIS: The economy has become Nicola Willis' political problem

ANALYSIS: Nearly a year ago, Nicola Willis stood with Christopher Luxon and told New Zealanders not to listen to the “merchants of misery” in opposition, and said things were going to get better soon.

‘Dozens of infants’ needing medical care as RSV, not flu, drives ‘unusual’ winter virus season

Doctors are urging parents to watch for breathing difficulties in babies and young children as RSV becomes the dominant winter virus.

Why Kiwis should support Norway in the FIFA World Cup

Here are five reasons why Kiwi’s wouldn’t go amiss supporting Norway to go all the way.

Matariki trading: What’s open, and why your coffee could cost more

Most businesses can open on the Matariki public holiday, but shoppers and diners may notice shorter trading hours and public holiday surcharges.

One man’s year-long mission to get a robotic lawn mower

After an 18-month battle (with his wife Amanda), Luxon now owns an automated machine that mows his lawn for him.

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This is not the rate rise for Willis to worry about - the next one is

ANALYSIS: The Reserve Bank is taking its foot off the gas. But were we actually going anywhere?

Editorial: Place for NZ in new Australia-Fiji Alliance

EDITORIAL: New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and our other regional friends have an interest in taking more responsibility for our own security, independently from great powers including China and the US.

Fuel‑saving campaign cost $3.8m, drove $21.5m in estimated benefits

In March EECA launched the Stretch Every Tank advertising campaign with tips for motorists to save petrol as fuel prices climbed - and Kiwis listened.

The crucial calculation that could kill Wellington tunnels plan

NZTA says the benefit-to-cost ratio, with provisos, is all important. By that measure, Wellington’s key project ranks last.

All Blacks look to tackle Wellington woes as happy homecoming surely awaits Dave Rennie

ANALYSIS: Last year’s Springboks debacle was the latest stumble for the men in black at the Cake Tin, and one of the final straws for Scott Robertson.

China’s missile shot into nuclear-free South Pacific not a bolt from the blue

Beijing has for the first time fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the South Pacific from a nuclear-powered submarine.

The Global Read - US airlines are redesigning travel around their highest-paying passengers

They may arrive at the same destination, but two passengers on the same flight can have strikingly different travel experiences.

Predicting the World Cup semifinalists - will there be a shock last-eight winner?

ANALYSIS: France, Spain, England and Argentina are favoured to advance from the quarterfinals, but the potential for an upset is present.

Solar power shouldn't be just for wealthy: SolarSaver would fix that

OPINION: One of the things I hear most often from New Zealanders is that power bills feel out of control.

Dear ute drivers, we need to talk about your parking

OPINION: What you can learn about a person from where they leave their towbar.

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Insect bite led to rare cancer diagnosis for West Coast nurse

Alice Cochrane says a decision to work in a remote Aboriginal community in Australia inadvertently saved her life.

Who are the five firms shortlisted for the Cathedral Square revamp?

The Christchurch City Council will select just one of the design firms’ proposals to progress to the next stage.

How I’m showering wrong, and why my heat pump is next to useless

Eco Design Adviser Julie Villard has a wealth of information regarding how to improve the comfort, health and performance of NZ homes.

‘The cost is massive’: Flood toll continues to climb as waters recede

Widespread damage across the South Island, as highways reopen and farmers face losses running into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Christchurch teacher aide quits over low pay and term-time only employment

A former Christchurch teacher aide said realising he could no longer afford to help his school’s most vulnerable children was tough.

The ‘apostle of the virtues of New Zealand-made goods’ who walked 2581km in the 1930s

Esther James traversed the length of the country, eating and wearing only New Zealand goods to support its post-Great Depression economic recovery.

Hiding homelessness won’t do anything to solve it

OPINION: There is a particular kind of cold in Christchurch at this time of year. It settles into the long nights and seeps into the marrow.

This is not the rate rise for Willis to worry about - the next one is

ANALYSIS: The Reserve Bank is taking its foot off the gas. But were we actually going anywhere?

Fuel‑saving campaign cost $3.8m, drove $21.5m in estimated benefits

In March EECA launched the Stretch Every Tank advertising campaign with tips for motorists to save petrol as fuel prices climbed - and Kiwis listened.

Rural kids persuade local council to investigate bylaw to stop vehicles killing endangered river birds

A group of North Canterbury pupils has persuaded their local council to investigate a bylaw to better protect endangered birds nesting on the Ashley/Rakahuri River.

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Bishop signals rethink on PC1 as farmers voice concern

New rules that will affect thousands of Waikato farms are on a ‘collision course’ with planned RMA changes, Minister Chris Bishop says.

NZ Surf Pro proves a business winner for Waikato

The New Zealand Surf Pro gave a boost to international visitor spending and commercial accommodation nights across the region.

Bestsellers: Couple from Uruguay win over Tairua with empanadas

After years on the road, a Uruguayan couple swapped food festivals for a permanent home in Tairua.

Cockroaches force family into one room and eventually out of house

A Hillcrest family who sealed themselves into one bedroom after finding cockroaches in their rental has won some compensation in the Tenancy Tribunal.

Councillor calls out NZTA over lack of school-gate safety funding.

A Hamilton City councillor is calling for a citywide school-gate safety campaign as the city’s school-run problems mount by the day.

Waihī goes DIY to get a traffic fix by the rugby club

‘Maybe [NZTA] don’t see this as a priority but our community does,’ Hauraki Mayor Toby Adams says.

Decorate a dunny - Meteor’s cheeky trick to celebrate 30 years

Meteor Theatre is marking three decades at the forefront of Hamilton’s creative community by putting the venue’s toilet stalls up for grabs.

All Blacks look to tackle Wellington woes as happy homecoming surely awaits Dave Rennie

ANALYSIS: Last year’s Springboks debacle was the latest stumble for the men in black at the Cake Tin, and one of the final straws for Scott Robertson.

Waikato District extends amalgamation consultation deadline

People in the district have until Tuesday to provide feedback on regional amalgamation proposals.

Pirongia Mountain Bike Park reopens after storm damage cleared

Pirongia Mountain Bike Park has reopened after widespread damage from Feburary’s storm forced the trails to shut.

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Idea: We should let people vote

Winston Peters called voting a ‘privilege’ that should be reserved for citizens. Counterpoint: it’s actually our foundational democratic right.

Dating Files: A 40-year-old who’s tired of being judged on his ethnicity

A financial consultant is looking for a woman with a dog.

Gone By Lunchtime: Are the Oppies unstoppable?

A teal wave washes across New Zealand, while the NZ First nostalgia supergroup just keeps growing.

Are football jerseys an unkillable fashion trend?

Forget France, Spain or Morocco. The World Cup’s real biggest winners are the jerseys filling the stands and pitches.

One MP, One Pint: National MP Greg Fleming’s hopes for a bilingual parliament

‘Even bigger than the economy is this question of identity: who are we as New Zealanders, and what is the relationship between a Māori worldview and this House?’

‘Cormac McCarthy scared the shit out of me’: Jessica Howland Kany’s life in books

‘It felt like he had glimpsed or understood something truly terrifying … and was trying to try to warn us.’

A month’s rain in a day for Kaikōura

The Kaikōura district is in a state of emergency after three rivers breached their banks due to historically heavy rain.

Inflation is a crocodile in a dark room. Should RBNZ jump on it?

Should the Reserve Bank hold fire to give the bruised economy a better chance at recovery, or take a shot to stop inflation getting a headstart?

Home emergencies and the morally questionable

The Auckland City Missioner on a fortnight of headlines around homelessness, and the systems that sit beneath them.

‘Getting closer and closer’: on Beijing’s ballistic missile in the Pacific

The military message may be meant chiefly for others, but the reverberations for New Zealand are clear enough.