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The family of a 13-year-old boy who went missing after jumping off a bridge into the Waikato River yesterday are holding vigil on the shore, knowing that they are now looking for a body.

A serious Hawkes Bay crash that claimed the life of one and left two injured has shocked locals.

A search resumes this morning for a woman reported missing south of Featherston.

A controversial report concluding cycle helmet legislation actually increases deaths overall has been rubbished by experts.

Breastfeeding has a protective effect against asthma and wheezing for children aged up to 6, University of Otago research shows.

Earthquake prediction will be a step closer if New Zealand wins a bid to host the largest radio telescope built.