Deadly jump from truck
"Folklore" to jump out before crash impact may have led to a truck driver's death on a Canterbury hill.
Woman watches brother die
9 min ago Family arrived to find paramedics trying to revive Anthony Hallmond on a Te Awamutu street.
Two penguins killed in slip
6 min ago A pair of the world's smallest penguins has been killed in a large slip on the Otago Peninsula.
Mother gave daughter meth
Abrupt end to trial of woman accused of being a party to her daughter's rape.
Caught with 1188 Viagra tablets
A Hastings man could face jail after being caught trying to sell Viagra pills on the black market.
Matterhorn to close
Restaurant and bar to shut to allow redevelopment of neighbouring Wellington building.
Council: Wharf-jumping OK
Popular past-time leaves Kiwis seriously injured or even dead - but Auckland Council says previous bans have failed.
Germans being rescued from mountain
One has a gash on their head, while the other has been told to stay put until the rescue helicopter reaches them.
The 'force' who caught Black Widow
Roles this good don't come along often. So how do you play the determined amateur who solved her brother's murder?
Outlet bridge proposal polarises Wanaka
To bridge or not to bridge? John Wellington rattles a few cages in Wanaka.
Injured acid worker paid $34k
The acid production worker was sacked for failing to report his workplace injury.
Migrant workers boost dairy industry
Migrant workers are valuable for both the dairy industry and the communities in which they live.
Firewood shortage endures
There's a scarcity of firewood in Canterbury and it is getting worse, with one company already selling fuel meant for next winter.
More prison for meth dealer after judge error
4:20 PM Meth dealer gets longer prison stint, after Crown appeal finds judge made mistake in initial sentencing.
Early morning prowler arrested
3:56 PM A prowler who peered into flats in Dunedin's student quarter has been arrested.
Do we have hazard fatigue?
Half of Kiwis don't trust official disaster warnings, with the "cry wolf effect" making younger and more educated people sceptical.
Forecasting the next big quake
It's impossible to say when an earthquake is going to strike. But the predictable patterns of aftershocks can help.
Temporary quake houses open
Eight months on from the quakes, affected Waiau residents have access to warm dry homes.
Labour won't scrap woodburners
The party says its candidate was "expressing a personal view" on the controversial Canterbury rule.
Don't punish kids for parents' choices
OPINION: There are many reasons women don't name fathers, and the children aren't to blame, writes Metiria Turei.
Poorest Kiwis struggling with housing
Little to no progress has been made in reducing child poverty, with the cost of housing remaining a stubborn wall against lifting the poorest families up.
Boris upbeat on Kiwi OE
UK Foreign Secretary downplays concerns Kiwis on their "OE" could be worse off after Brexit.
From Porirua to Cape Town
Debating has paved the way for three Porirua teens to represent NZ in South Africa.
'Technical assault' ends career
Teacher grabbed the boy's backpack for a word, but the strap broke and the 12-year-old fell between closing doors.
Hospital often full to the brim
Additional staff and resources are needed to cope with high patient numbers.
MedRecruit grows into new office
Australasian doctor recruitment company grows out of its old Queenstown office with 45 staff on board.
Paracetamol overdose accidental
Wellington woman died from liver failure after taking too many painkillers, coroner finds.
Women of Influence 2017 finalists
From the boardroom table to the farm stable, women of influence finalists have stories from every corner of the country.
Cerebral palsy blogger nominated for leadership
Born with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, 17-year-old Grace Stratton uses her disability to inspire others.
Joan Withers: A woman's place
... is anywhere she wants it to be, according to the high-profile businesswoman, but it's not easy.
We still need feminism
OPINION: I never thought I was a feminist, but three things made me realise it's still important:
Cow disease reaches NZ
A highly contagious cattle disease has infected a South Canterbury dairy herd in the first recorded case in NZ.
When will the rain ever stop?
The cows may need snorkels when they leave the milking shed if the wet weather continues, says Marc Gascoigne.
Pioneers' risky days are past
Marton dairy farmer Stuart Taylor now has a health and safety "conscience" on his 1200-cow farm.
'Lake' consumes farm
Rapidly rising water in a flood-prone area meant a South Canterbury farmer ended up with a trailer load of dead calves.
Council: Wharf-jumping OK
Popular past-time leaves Kiwis seriously injured or even dead - but Auckland Council says previous bans have failed.
Girl-only coding proves popular
Auckland coding class aims to remedy under-representation of women in the tech sector.
Wearable art set to wow the crowds
Ann Skelly is among the chosen few whose work will feature in the World of WearableArt Awards.
Concerns over development plans at Waiheke Island gateway
Plans for a visitor accommodation development on Waiheke island are making waves.
Mum gave teen daughter meth
Abrupt end to trial of woman accused of being a party to her daughter's rape.
Axe hangs over Love knighthood
PM considering how to deal with disgraced Maori leader Sir Ngatata Love's honour.
Sheep to the rescue
A small colony of rabbits rode a flock of sheep to safety from the floodwaters in Otago.
Assault ends career
Teacher grabbed the boy's backpack for a word, but the strap broke and the 12-year-old fell between closing doors.
Two penguins killed in slip
A pair of the world's smallest penguins were killed in a large slip on the Otago Peninsula.
Case dismissed after botch-up
A police error resulted in a case against a member of a prominent family to be thrown out.
Storm set to roll in from Tasman
Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms on horizon before cracker weekend.
ACC U-turn on glasses
After an eight-month battle, motoring enthusiast Glenn Hodges has scored a win.
Outrage over skids on cemetery
The Ngaruawahia Cemetery has been targeted three times since June by drivers skidding on the grass.
Workplace teacup prank boils over
A Tokoroa teacup prank has gone all the way to Parliament - but who's behind it?
Agency in liquidation
High Court gives liquidator permission to recover fees but customers owed almost $200,000 will miss out.
Man attacked abuser
After he was taken advantage of while drunk, a man sought retribution against his abuser.
Mountain rescue underway
One has a gash on their head, while the other has been told to stay put until the rescue helicopter reaches them.
When rural pests invade the city
UNDER THE RADAR: What to do if you live in suburbia and spot a stoat or possum.
House prices spike
House sales prices in Feilding are at a 20-year high but that hasn't stopped them selling fast.
No-frills petrol station on the way
Waitomo Petroleum's self-service station is due to open in Palmerston North in mid-August.
New plan to save grandstand
It all looked done and dusted for Takaka's grandstand. But could it get a last gasp reprieve?
Shooting 'justified'
Nelson police officer who shot a wanted man cleared of any wrongdoing after inquest.
Judge's blunder boosts jail time
Woman convicted of meth dealing will spend longer behind bars after a sentencing error.
Boat, bus, board, repeat
Not only is it a big effort to get 15-year-old Emma Blom to boarding school, it is a big cost.
Burglar caught by paper trail
Seven years after burglar pawns diamond ring, police realise he gave Cash Converters his real name.
Picture perfect
Professional photographer Jessica Jones impresses judges in one of New Zealand's most prestigious competitions.
Guerrilla knitters yarn-bomb town
Many a good yarn has come out of quake-hit Kaikoura over the past few months, and that doesn't seem to be wrapping up anytime soon.
Teen denies knifepoint robbery
He wasn't trying to rob the woman, he was just attacking her with a knife, court hears.
Disease reaches NZ
A highly contagious cattle disease has infected a South Canterbury dairy herd in the first recorded case in NZ.
Climate change pledge not signed
Council candidate says local body politicians should stay away from climate change.
SCDHB bottom of radiation stats
Fewer cancer patients recieving radiation therapy under SCDHB than other health boards.
Factory worker awarded $30,000
An Invercargill factory worker has successfully claimed over $30,000 from his former employers, after being unjustifiably dismissed.
'You sober up pretty quick'
Slammed as "hypothermic drunks", one of the nine rescued in Otago floodwaters has revealed the terrifying situation he was in.