Backpacker 'living dream life' died in crash - inquest
An inquest into the death of a 26-year-old backpacker from the United Kingdom has concluded the cause to be a "road traffic collision".
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Diver recovering after being bitten by great white shark
Diver recovering after being bitten by great white shark
A diver is recovering well after being bitten by a shark at Dusky Sound in Fiordland National Park.
Landlord allowed rentals to be used to grow drugs
Landlord allowed rentals to be used to grow drugs
Landlord Nga Thanh Phan had four rental properties across Auckland city raided by police - and all housed commercial-size cannabis-growing operations.
Last-minute call for people to share Covid experiences
Last-minute call for people to share Covid experiences
The chair of the Covid-19 Inquiry has put out a last-minute call for people to share their experiences during the global pandemic.
Govt replacing EV charger grants with loan scheme
Govt replacing EV charger grants with loan scheme
A new loan scheme to help fund public electric vehicle chargers aims to get more in the ground across the country.
Teen charged with murder of US student
16-year-old male accused of killing PhD student at bus stop
A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder and aggravated robbery of US student Kyle Whorrall at an Auckland bus stop.
Bike trails finally open to the riders
Bike trails finally open to the riders
After delays due to the weather, trees in the way and a diligent focus on accessibility for all, the Waikaia Forest Trails will finally be open to bike-riders this week.
Link between eye health and dementia
Link between eye health and dementia
The Dunedin Longitudinal Study is helping researchers understand the link between eye health and dementia, and how AI might help diagnose Alzheimer's much earlier.
Cave Creek 30 years on
Cave Creek 30 years on
Fleur Pawsey often thinks of the life her brother might have lived, if he hadn’t died at Cave Creek.
PM will not step in over Peters' comments
'A rather Winston way of communicating': Luxon won't intervene over RNZ comments
The Prime Minister will not intervene over comments from Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters about RNZ's funding - but says they won't come as a surprise.
Transport company appears to owe millions
South Island transport company appears to owe millions to creditors
A second southern transport business, belonging to the same businessman, appears to owe creditors several million dollars.
Seven-year-old killed in car crash
'Adventurous' seven-year-old killed in car crash
A "bright, loving, and adventurous" seven-year-old boy has been named as the victim of a fatal crash in Otago.
'Huge shock': GP failed to replace contraceptive
'Huge shock' for patient who fell pregnant after GP failed to replace contraceptive
A person became pregnant and was traumatised after a sexual health clinic failed to re-insert their contraceptive device.
What is a woman?
What is a woman? NZ First's revolving door of member's bills
NZ First is pushing for the term "woman" to be defined in law as "an adult human biological female" as the party vows to fight "cancerous social engineering" and "woke ideology".
Angry dad takes swing at Air NZ
'Cheaper to go to States than Wellington': Angry dad takes swing at Air NZ
A New Zealand dad says it's "tone deaf" for Air NZ to be showing off its new uniforms at a time many travellers are facing particularly high fares.
PM has private audience with the King
PM has private audience with the King
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon had a private audience with King Charles III and will meet UK counterpart Sir Keir Starmer.
Hearing into disappearance of 11yo boy and his stepfather resumes
Hearing into disappearance of 11yo boy and his stepfather resumes
The inquiry into the disappearance of Mike Zhao-Beckenridge in the Catlins a decade ago resumed on Tuesday.
Who could become the next pope?
Who could become the next pope?
The election of a new pope is highly secretive and nothing is certain until the white smoke pours from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. So who are the contenders to be the new leader of the Catholic Church?
Alice and her dog saved during cliff-face rescue
Alice and her dog saved during cliff-face rescue
A woman at the centre of a three-hour cliff rescue drama says the emergency services that saved her were "absolutely incredible".
Patients will support healthcare strikes: advocate
Patients will support healthcare strikes: advocate
Most New Zealanders will support next month's healthcare strikes, because they know the system is "in crisis", a patient advocate says.