Toddler dead after tragic cruise ship accident
An 18-month-old girl fell to her death after allegedly being dropped from the window of a ship by her grandfather.
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Romantic messenger holding on to hope
Romantic messenger holding on to hope
Jane Goodall has changed the world but, as Greg Bruce finds out, that doesn't mean she wants her photo taken.
Inquiry begins after 16-month-old dies
Inquiry begins after 16-month-old dies
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a 16-month-old boy died following serious head injuries in Auckland.
Black Caps blow chance against Aussies
Black Caps blow chance against Aussies
The Black Caps had Australia cornered - wobbling, ducking, and desperately looking for a way out. Not only did the Aussies find their escape, they managed to turn the tables, and pummel NZ into submission.
Cabinet reshuffle: Twyford loses housing portfolio
Cabinet reshuffle: Twyford loses housing portfolio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has stripped senior Minister Phil Twyford of his Housing portfolio and given it to Megan Woods.
New Sky TV boss axes Android 'puck'
New Sky TV boss axes Android 'puck'
New Sky TV boss Martin Stewart has cancelled the Android-powered "puck" promoted as a key part of the company's technology roadmap by his predecessor.
Mum jailed after daughters 'psychologically butchered'
Mum jailed after daughters 'psychologically butchered'
A judge has jailed a Taranaki woman for over four years, saying she "psychologically butchered" her three young daughters.
Govt to start deposit protection scheme
Govt to start deposit protection scheme
The Government has given approval for a deposit protection scheme that would cover almost all Kiwis to up to $50,000 to be developed.
Barrett 'moving to Auckland' after World Cup
Barrett 'moving to Auckland' after World Cup
Beauden Barrett hasn't yet committed to the Blues, but the world's best play-maker has said yes to living in Auckland and will be relocating after the Rugby World Cup.
PM on child killer's relocation to NZ: 'Don't bother'
PM on child killer's relocation to NZ: 'Don't bother'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has a sharp message for British child killer Jon Venables and the possibility of him relocating to New Zealand: "Don't bother."
Passenger wakes up alone on dark, parked plane
Passenger wakes up alone on dark, parked plane
Air Canada is looking into how a passenger was forgotten and left on a plane overnight at Toronto's Pearson Airport.
Lucky Hamilton man $10.2m richer
Lucky Hamilton man $10.2m richer
A Hamilton man has claimed the $10.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.
Woman left bruised, in tears after Air NZ flight
Woman left bruised, in tears after Air NZ flight
A Nelson woman says she was left traumatised after an Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Christchurch left her bruised and in tears.
Otago Uni sorry after terrorist question upsets students
Otago Uni sorry after terrorist question upsets students
The University of Otago has apologised after asking its law students an exam question about the ethics of representing a terrorist, which caused some to cry.
House arrest for euthanasia activist Sean Davison
House arrest for euthanasia activist Sean Davison
Kiwi euthanasia champion Sean Davison has pleaded guilty to three charges of assisted suicide in a South African court.
Woman jailed for abusing mum 'needs help, not prison'
Woman jailed for abusing mum 'needs help, not prison'
A woman with obsessive-compulsive disorder jailed for abusing her terrified mother needs help - not a prison cell, a leading psychotherapist says.
Fog disrupts Auckland flights
Fog disrupts Auckland flights
Auckland Airport says the fog is finally lifting after flights had to be cancelled or delayed this morning.
Two hurt after crash in Wellington tunnel
Two hurt after crash in Wellington tunnel
Two people have been injured in a crash - one critically- that had closed Wellington's Mt Victoria tunnel, paralysing the capital during the morning rush hour.
Rugby Australia respond to Folau's explosive letter
Rugby Australia respond to Folau's explosive letter
Rugby Australia have hit back at defiant former Wallabies star Israel Folau.
5 taken to hospital after car winds up in ditch
5 taken to hospital after car winds up in ditch
Five young men have been taken to hospital after a car rolled into a drain near Hastings.