BMX star aims for double back-flip
Action sports star Jolene Van Vugt will attempt to be the first female to double back-flip a BMX bike.
Seatbelt could've saved man
A seatbelt would have improved a Christchurch man's chances of surviving a crash on a gravel road.
Architect remembered
Hundreds farewelled Sir Ian Athfield, who died last Friday, at his Khandallah home today.
Facebook axes offender pages
Facebook has deleted the accounts of three convicted child sex offenders living in Christchurch.
Office fraudster sentenced
Home detention for Christchurch office manager who ripped off his employers to the tune of more than $30,000.
Boardless after break-in
A surfing holiday to Raglan has ended early for a pair of German tourists whose van was burgled during an afternoon at the beach.
Labour, Ratana ties questioned
Ratana church leaders have warned Labour not to take its support for granted.
Govt surplus hopes renewed
Finance Minister repeats belief in return to surplus this year after slight Budget deficit improvement.
Greens use Ratana to attack Key
Politics turn atmosphere sour at Ratana Pa as Greens attack PM's "warped and outrageous" grasp of history.
Student becomes the teacher
Two teachers have planned a system which lets students run their own curriculum.
Student debts rising
Fewer students are borrowing to pay for university, but those that do are borrowing more.
Schools less global
Manawatu has recorded the largest decline in the number foreign fee-paying secondary school students in NZ.
Health boss's pay rise riles staff
Hospital workers frustrated by minimal pay increases say health board chief's half-million salary got a hefty bump.
Fish oil sold in NZ actually snake oil?
A study shows the bulk of fish oil supplements sold in New Zealand are misleading consumers with false claims.
Family rally for brave Deanna
While most kids are preparing to start the new school year, 6-year-old Deanna Marsden is facing the amputation of a leg and recovering from chemotherapy.
More hoof disease cases found
Taranaki study into a hoof disease in dairy cattle has revealed the infection is more widespread than expected.
From townie to farm owner
As a youngster Greg Maughan's curiosity about farming led to him sneaking out early each morning to go milking.
Farmers want to tap Tekapo
Fed Farmers boss says taking water from Lake Tekapo merits discussion, despite a negative economic report.