Brutal criminal sent to NZ
1:49 PM "Barbaric" criminal says he'll commit more offences upon his deportation from Australia.
Four fisherman saved from sinking boat
1:59 PM Four fishermen rescued from life raft north of Kaikoura after their boat sank.
Dying and forced to break law
In the weeks before she died of cancer, desperation forced Debra Hutton to become a pot user.
School relents on ball ban
Weeks after her dad's death, a 16-year-old was told she couldn't attend her high school ball - until a last-minute change of heart.
Guilty of teen's party rape
They took her, while she was sleeping, from one room to another before the brutal attacks began.
88 and swims a kilometre a day
From a Welsh beach to Hamilton Waterworld, David Hopkins has spent his life swimming.
Sacked assistant wins email scrap
Accountant who fired assistant for sending personal emails at the office, and for taking work home, must pay her $14,500.
JK Rowling defends Theresa May
The Harry Potter writer's got the British PM's back... but only when it comes to sexists.
Big baby boy 'happy and well'
The 16 pounds-plus baby born in Wellington last month is "doing great".
Neighbours at war - and in court
They've been laying complaints about each other for months. And a "guilty" sign on one of the fences has vanished.
Fergie wished she was bulimic
Sarah Ferguson has opened up about her battles with an eating disorder during her marriage to Prince Andrew.
Jaw clicking: What you need to know
No one knows what causes it, how to cure it, or why women get it more often then men. But it comes with serious risks.
Kicking cancer
Nelson footballer Ryan Stewart says telling his team-mates was one of the toughest moments during his battle with cancer.
More jail time for dairy robber
He bashed and robbed to fund his meth habit - and a judge has now increased his sentence.
More jail time for dairy robber
He bashed and robbed to fund his meth habit - and a judge has now increased his sentence.
The house-cleaning scam
The trio arrived in a white ute with long ladders and started "cleaning" the house. But the owner had said no.
First train since the quake
They had to push and pull it through a tunnel, and travel at 10kmh, but it got there - a milestone for Kaikoura.
Postage stamp to dump site
Bay so beautiful it features on a postage stamp being "desecrated" by contractors working to clear SH1, says resident.
Kaikoura communities reconnect
SH1 south of Kaikoura reopened in time for Queen's Birthday Weekend, allowing Oaro and Goose Bay residents to reconnect with their towns.
Who's standing where?
Do you know where the key election battlegrounds will be in greater Christchurch. Find out here.
A matter of life and death - now
OPINION: Dear MPs, it's time to get off your backsides (and the fence) and debate euthanasia.
Guns in schools warrant robust debate
EDITORIAL: Just like weapons themselves, the issue of guns in schools needs the safety catch on.
Muldoon's magic carpet trip
Strange days: After insulting the President and his family, Rob Muldoon had to make the most of a trip that was nearly cancelled.
Lincoln Uni merger rejected
Lincoln University has turned a $5m deficit into a $17m surplus and has no need to merge, says vice-chancellor.
Dr Ang Jury - fighting the good fight for women
It took Dr Ang Jury half her life to realise she had potential. These days she's trying to persuade other women to realise their own, writes Bess Manson.
Kids make biggest human bike
Drones capture the moment more than 1000 West Auckland school students set a Guinness World Record.
Fergie wished she was bulimic
Sarah Ferguson has opened up about her battles with an eating disorder during her marriage to Prince Andrew.
Jaw clicking: What you need to know
No one knows what causes it, how to cure it, or why women get it more often then men. But it comes with serious risks.
Kicking cancer
Nelson footballer Ryan Stewart says telling his team-mates was one of the toughest moments during his battle with cancer.
In the firing line
Concussion, back sprains and broken teeth among injuries suffered by mental health staffers.
Workplaces need greater diversity
Leadership NZ boss Sina Wendt-Moore calls for more diversity in leadership jobs.
Dressing women for success
It starts with a smart outfit, but ends with feeling empowered and having a job.
Calf trial worthy of follow-up
Treating newborn calves with probiotics may be beneficial in the long term, a Clutha study finds.
Awards evening looms
Judging is underway in the 2017 Dairy Business of the Year with winners announced later this month.
More jail time for dairy robber
He bashed and robbed to fund his meth habit - and a judge has now increased his sentence.
Cat's ears cut off
SPCA suspects "deliberate act of cruelty" after cat found with cut ears in Auckland.
Kids make biggest human bike
Drones capture the moment more than 1000 West Auckland school students set a Guinness World Record.
Octopus latches on to dog walker
Craig Evans watched the octopus search for food. Then it wrapped its tentacle around his leg.
A pilgrimage back to love
Australian actor Alan Lovell brings sellout show about Camino de Santiago experience to Wellington for one night only.
In the firing line
Concussion, back sprains and broken teeth among injuries suffered by mental health staffers.
Puzzling case of missing man
Three weeks after he disappeared, Michael McGrath's whereabouts remain a mystery.
Four fisherman saved after boat sank
Four fishermen rescued from life raft north of Kaikoura after their boat sank.
Braving cold on Stop/Go job
Sign flippers get free housing, food and $17 an hour - but need five jerseys to stay warm.
Workplace beam death
A 58-year-old died after he was trapped under a beam at Pegasus Engineering in Rolleston.
Dying and forced to break the law
In the weeks before she died of cancer, desperation forced Debra Hutton to use pot.
School relents on student's ball ban
Weeks after her dad's death, a 16-year-old was told she couldn't attend her high school ball - until a last-minute change of heart.
Community boost
Half New Plymouth district's community funding that was cut two years ago is restored.
Dylan 'still relevant'
A Taranaki programme in support of Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize has won a national radio award.
Payout over emails
Accountant who fired assistant for sending personal emails at the office, and for taking work home, must pay her $14,500.
Tertiary education warning
Fears that multinationals could suck the life out of New Zealand's education system.
Protesters targets MP's caravan
Nick Smith isn't buying claims Nelson voices are unheard over poverty issues.
Consent given for 'flagship track'
A new, dual-purpose mountainbike track is being built a stone’s throw away from Nelson city.
'Negligent' agent fined
Agent fined $10k for illegal buy, but made $300k by selling home six months later.
First train since the quake
They had to push and pull it through a tunnel, and travel at 10kmh, but it got there - a milestone for Kaikoura.
Driving ambition
Girls are getting revved-up over car classes with the number of future female mechanics on the rise.
Ministry proposes blue cod strategy
MPI urged to make the best use of 'tools' in establishing national blue cod strategy.
Business is looking up
Blenheim couple set themselves the lofty goal of meeting the needs of "fringe businesses" wanting to reach new heights.
Town slammed, invite extended
Lions manager said "tumbleweed" rolled down the street - but mayor has invited him back.
Rooney gunning for netball wins
Olympic silver medallist Natalie Rooney swaps the shooting arena for a netball court.
Qtown ski fields to kick off
Two Queenstown ski fields are pumping out the snow before the opening on Saturday,
Six more charged
Six more people - three men and three women - charged with murder of a 19-year-old man in Invercargill.
Logging truck vs car crash
Emergency services attended a crash involving a logging truck and car in Invercargill.
Southland presence in ABs
There will be a Southland presence in the All Blacks and NZ Maori rugby sides to play the British and Irish Lions.