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'Devoted father, beloved son': Family mourns Tokoroa crash victim
Benjamin Russell will be 'deeply missed' by his loved ones.
Lotto player wins $1m, 14 others collect $20k - where lucky tickets were sold
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‘Horrendous’: Survivor describes fatal SH1 crash near Hunterville
Bruce Robertson said the collision left his front wheel 'completely torn off'.
Cartel 'holiday' ends badly for brothers with $2m cocaine in their pants
The duo from Chile got past Customs at Auckland Airport. But the win was fleeting.
Overseas media zero in on Ardern's renewed republic comments
British media highlighted her remarks and a separate chat with the late Queen.
Harley-Davidson riders hurt in Clevedon crash during charity poker run
Emergency services closed Clevedon-Kawakawa Rd after the crash.
'Bad weather and poor visibility': More than 50 flights scrapped at Wellington Airport
A total of 57 flights have been cancelled at Wellington Airport today.
Tributes flow for Gisborne father killed days before his 35th birthday
His family said the father's sudden death has left an immeasurable void.
Two seriously injured after two-car crash on rural Hawke's Bay road
Motorists were urged to expect delays with traffic management in place.
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SH1 near Wellington re-opens after major crash leaves drivers stuck for hours
"People seem to be panicking," one motorist told RNZ.
Body found after search for Tauranga missing man
The body is believed to be that of 56-year-old man Aaron Franklin, who was reported missing earlier this month.
Cop accused of possessing objectionable publications keeps name secret
The Wellington-based officer appeared in the Wellington District Court for the first time on Thursday.
Fatal helicopter crash: Fence wire around tail rotor brought down chopper
Pest control contractors 54-year-old pilot Joseph Keeley and 25-year-old hunter Cole Ritchie died while culling feral goat and deer along Transmission Gully in…
Living on Taranaki's penguin superhighway
Edyta Materka fell in love with kororā during a zoo visit, but had no idea she'd be living among them when her family moved to Ōākura.
Armed police swarmed central Christchurch street
One person has been arrested and no-one has been hurt, police say.
'I don't have a life': The physical and emotional toll of caregiving for a loved one
A 70-year-old woman caring for her mentally disabled husband all by herself says she doesn't have a life anymore and no longer feels like an individual. Audio
Residents fed up with 'hoons' tearing up Tauranga street nightly
A Judea resident has asked the Tauranga City Council for help addressing the long-running problems on Birch Ave.
Man sentenced after machete attack on senior sergeant
Senior Sergeant Clem Armstrong required 16 stitches to his head and further stitches and treatment for his right arm.
Psychotherapists in the dark over board's mass resignation
The Association of Psychotherapists says it has received no information about the reasons for the mass resignation. Audio
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Can New Zealanders really afford compulsory KiwiSaver?
If re-elected, Christopher Luxon said National would require everyone to be contributing to the scheme or another comparable one from mid-2028.
Person dies in two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Hunterville
Police were called to the crash near the intersection of Vinegar Hill Rd around 1.10pm.
Westport man clears more than eight tonnes of steel from beach
Danny Hakaraia took action after seeing growing piles of rubbish on private land while on regular dog walks around North Beach.
Pair injured in two-vehicle crash in Hastings
Emergency services were called to the crash on Waimarama Rd at around 3.45pm.
'It just blew up': Tītahi Bay residents describe fast growing blaze
Residents described hearing a loud boom as enormous flames spread between two buildings.
Could we do more with our 'magical' pāua shells?
The Riverton factory selling a million pāua shells a year to Chanel, Cartier and the Sultan of Oman says it can't keep up with global demand.
Peters fires back, Seymour calls for unity after Nats 'Mum and Dad' dig
National's coalition partners have responded after campaign chairman Simeon Brown likened coalition dynamics to parents managing misbehaving children.
Flotilla activist claims beating allegations ignored by NZ Govt
Hāhona Ormsby said he and other Kiwis were assaulted after their vessel was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters in May.
Eli Just staying grounded despite World Cup spotlight
The 26-year-old scored two goals in New Zealand's 2-2 draw with Iran, becoming one of the most notable performances from the competition's opening round.
Diplomacy only realistic path to resolving Iran war - Helen Clark
The former PM made the comments as Iran moved to close the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and a fragile 60-day ceasefire hung in the balance.
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Flights grounded and frosts return as roller coaster weather hits NZ
Bad weather and poor visibility caused over 50 flight cancellations in Wellington on Sunday.
Family mourns 'deeply loved' father and friend killed in van crash on ‘dangerous’ road
As tributes pour in for William Zane Hori Te Rangi following a fatal van crash near Gisborne, locals are again raising concerns about what they describe as a dangerous stretch of road.
National vows to make KiwiSaver compulsory, increase combined contribution rates
All new parents on paid parental leave will be paid a KiwiSaver contribution by the government if National is re-elected, in a bid to address the motherhood ‘penalty”.
‘Weighing up your mortality, with a calculator in your hand’: the $75,000 decision faced by two Kiwi mums
Breast cancer patients face a bill for tens of thousands for the best shot at survival.
‘We are actually really vulnerable’: The quiet risk to NZ’s food supply
New Zealand exports enough food to feed tens of millions of people, yet much of its bread is made from imported grain.
Tokoroa man named as victim of Kinleith crash
The single-vehicle crash took place on June 17.
One dead, one seriously injured in Northland crash
Police were called to the scene at 8.30pm
Man with autism found after going missing on Canterbury hill track
He went missing on Saturday morning.
The victim who turned detective to track down Airbnb scammers
The scammers were clever: using a raft of stolen cards and burner phones, they rented Airbnbs and bought and sold high-end goods - until one of their victims turned detective.
If Luxon is proud of our nuclear-free position he should not be leading a centre-right political party
New Zealand is hiding under an unofficial nuclear umbrella while we spending pennies on own own actual protection, Damien Grants says.
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In pictures: Hurricanes celebrate with Wellington fans after emphatic win
Ruben Love was named player of the final after his 25-point haul which included a spectacular dive in the corner for his second try.
Today's screen habits, tomorrow's problem: the productivity crisis we're not talking about
The workers New Zealand is raising right now may struggle to focus, research suggests
Where is our World Cup anthem? (We checked the chilly bin)
Scotland and England have World Cup songs and both won, so we need one, pronto.
Selwyn MP ‘sometimes’ uses valet parking at Christchurch Airport, but records show it’s every time
Nicola Grigg is a busy minister and a mother - valet parking at Christchurch International Airport is “sometimes” required, she says.
The doctor, the bedroom attack and the discharge without conviction
Has the law’s pressure release valve - discharge without conviction - drifted beyond its moral and legal justification?
Carers: The everyday heroes wearing capes
A decade ago, Netherlands-based Jon Earle began documenting life with his profoundly disabled daughter. The result was featherStrength, a deeply personal documentary.
‘I felt trapped’: Midwifery student juggles 16-hour days to make it through her degree
Sòrcha Carr hit a wall this year when the effort of holding down a job alongside her unpaid midwifery placement became too much.
Chinese parents are letting influencers choose their next holiday — New Zealand is in their feed
Chinese parents are increasingly turning to influencers to shape their travel choices — and New Zealand is emerging as a standout destination.
Picture of the week: Spray and walk away
This week visual journalist David Unwin caught the light on water spray on Lambton Quay as yet another leak erupted, catching out pedestrians.
From uni halls to house calls - the student cleaner taking on Wellington
Struggling to find part‑time work, Tana Hakaraia created his own job — and then everyone else’s — with a cleaning start‑up now woven into his Mount Vic routine.
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Thousands of Warriors fans shut down the central city ahead of Cowboys clash
If you didn’t see them, you definitely would’ve heard them.
Christchurch teen takes icy plunge after life-changing Solomon Islands trip
Christchurch teen Emma-Grace Yule has completed a freezing New Brighton ocean plunge as part of a 40-hour World Vision challenge inspired by a life-changing trip to the Solomon Islands.
Dog attack sends person to medical centre
A person has been taken to a local medical centre in moderate condition after a dog attack in Burnside.
Police shut down illegal street racing gatherings across Canterbury
Police have successfully shut down multiple gatherings of anti-social road users conducting illegal street racing and stunts across Canterbury last night, issuing around 50 infringements and impounding vehicles.
Canterbury Lotto player wins $1 million
A lucky Canterbury Lotto player has woken up $1 million richer after striking Lotto First Division in Saturday’s live draw.
Police narrow search area for missing 69-year-old woman in Christchurch
Police have narrowed down an area of interest in the ongoing search for missing 69-year-old Adele, who has been missing since Monday.
Record June heat and gales spark Canterbury fires ahead of cold snap
Patchy drizzle will clear by Sunday afternoon with colder weather settling in.
Air NZ plane stuck in soft ground at Christchurch Airport
An Air New Zealand plane has become stuck in soft ground at Christchurch Airport after leaving the taxiway during pushback on Sunday morning.
Missing autistic man found safe in Hanmer Springs after overnight search
A 26-year-old autistic man who went missing on the Conical Hill Track in Hanmer Springs has been located safe and well.
Today's screen habits, tomorrow's problem: the productivity crisis we're not talking about
The workers New Zealand is raising right now may struggle to focus, research suggests
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Fed Farmers push for pause on controversial change
‘Huge compliance requirements’ in the plan to improve water quality are out of step with looming national changes, the Feds say.
Super Rugby Pacific final: Hurricanes brilliance and McKenzie shocker define decider
ANALYSIS: The Hurricanes were untouchable on Saturday but the game will also be remembered for the All Blacks No 10 pressing the self-destruct button.
Hurricanes blow away Chiefs to cap super season with Super title
What had the makings of an absolute classic turned stunningly one-sided as Clark Laidlaw’s side put on yet another masterclass, in horrendous conditions.
Chiefs’ semifinal gear-shift puts Hurricanes on high alert in potential classic
ANALYSIS: The Hurricanes have been the best team in Super Rugby all year but will now need to find another level against the Chiefs in the final.
From world records to farm ownership: Jack Jordan’s dream year
Winning a world championship and buying his first farm - it’s been a big year so far for King Country axeman Jack Jordan.
In Brief: Kinleith crash, Tokoroa selected as med school hub
A single-vehicle crash has left one person seriously injured, police said.
Country Life: How Filipino farmers are supporting NZ’s rural towns
Winton dairy farmer Vincent Travasas has played basketball for three days straight at the Filipino South Island Games, an annual fixture since he arrived in New Zealand 20 years ago.
‘There are still nurses who remember going by horseback to these houses’
Book extract: Clare Ward has written a memoir of her 30 years as a Pākehā country doctor in a deeply Māori part of the world - the Hokianga Harbour.
‘If it moved and made noise he was interested’
Brendan McVeigh (1967-2026) worked hard, fixed things, built things and quietly looked after everyone around him.
A pharmacist whose three-minute consults became 30 minute chats
Laraine Willshire (1951-2026) was the smiling face behind Te Awamutu Pharmacy, always interested in her customers as human beings.
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'Super-rich tax': Greens' tax plan accidentally released online early - here's what's in it
Former National minister won't stand for Parliament, decides not to seek list position
Auckland pizza favourite Rosalia’s to close its doors this month
Six Auckland law firms warned in AML audit crackdown
Luck runs out for former Lotto presenter who laundered gold bullion for Comancheros commander
'Somewhat reckless': Drug dealer caught after using own name to sell stolen items online
Government to deliver 13,000 more cancer infusions by end of year
'A big barrier': Nearly all NZ state schools now offer free period products, but calls grow to expand
Schools stretched as English learner numbers hit record high
'Extensive' delays as car rolls in rush-hour crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway, lanes blocked
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The man who brought fish and chips to New Zealand
Meet James Henry Pomeroy: inventor, fishmonger, and the man responsible for deep fried blue cod on a southern beach.
I hate the hairdresser’s, so I’ll invent the barber for women
I will obviously call this invention the Barbara.
Love, actually, at 25: ‘Even the idea of catching a long haul flight with him is exciting’
A 25-year-old in her first relationship is in it for the life.
Yes, we’re lady gays with kids, but please stop calling us a ‘modern family’
We have a 10-year-old daughter together and this has led to a whole barrage of questions.
The cost of being: A 20-something professional living with their parents
‘I honestly don’t know what I’m saving for… I don’t think I will ever afford a house, so I guess travel?’
Dating Files: A 45-year-old who’s never made it to a third date
A 45-year-old IT specialist has given up on dating entirely.
Help Me Hera: Should I make amends with my former MFA cohort?
Why I’ve broken up with Trade Me
It’s been a beautiful relationship, but there’s no denying we’ve drifted apart.
In defence of gossip and its potential to save lives
Gossip can be salacious, yes, but it can also be life-saving.
Remember back when you were proud to be a New Zealander?
It feels like we have lost our bravery and our heart.