'Israel' cut from famous lyrics
Council apologises to Sir Tim Rice after unexplained change to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat lyric.
A star hitch-hiker
They had no idea the skateboarder they picked up from the side of a rural road has a TV audience of 21 million people.
No Regional Park for Kawau Is
Lack of money sees Auckland Council reject Regional Park option for Kawau Island
Roof-rider run over
Police seek information on vehicle that ran over man, leaving him with serious injuries.
Serious injuries in car, truck crash
A person has been taken to hospital after a car and freight truck crashed in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Woman and child hit by car
Two people have been taken to hospital after they were hit by a car while crossing an intersection.
Woman assaulted in attempted robbery
A woman has been assaulted by two other women at The Square, Palmerston North.
'Master of his own downfall'
A former Nelson hospitality boss is behind bars having been found guilty in a multi-million dollar fraud case.
Woman assaulted in attempted robbery
A woman has been assaulted by two other women at The Square, Palmerston North.
'Master of his own downfall'
A former Nelson hospitality boss is behind bars having been found guilty in a multi-million dollar fraud case.
Little Lyford booms after the quake
There's a silver lining in almost every cloud, says ski field founder.
Light earthquake in Taranaki
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake hits town of Stratford with a "quick, sharp, jolt".
Rain will cut off Clarence
Small town's residents stock up freezers with two months of venison in anticipation of town being cut off this winter.
Little in quake zone
Labour Leader Andrew met with residents of earthquake-damaged Kaikoura and Waiau to get an understanding of the recovery process.
Papa to stand for Maori Party
Rahui Papa has resigned from Waikato-Tainui and hopes to become the Maori Party member for Hauraki-Waikato.
Trump's Kiwi pick won't be normal
Incoming US Ambassador makes it clear he's not going to be a run of the mill diplomat.
Election year crystal ball gazing
OPINION: Should we start packing away the election bunting now after the latest poll?
Gerry Brownlee's diplomacy masterclass
SATIRE: Listen in as the Dear Leader schools his going-rogue Foreign Minister on how to talk like a diplomat.
Game went 'seriously wrong'
Punches were reportedly thrown at a match between two Christchurch high school teams.
Parents' tenacity and passion
Tenacity and passion of parents may have resulted in law change, police say.
Lincoln Uni's path to prosperity
Uni leadership looks to research, our future economy and a Dutch university for solutions.
Eating to feel better
Do you binge eat when you're bored, lonely or upset? You might be an emotional eater.
Head cases
About 35,000 Kiwis suffer mild brain injuries every year. Are we doing enough about them?
National Portrait - Simon Challies, the retiring aged care boss
Simon Challies heads a $4.9b business but Parkinson's has forced an early retirement.
600 people help save teen
Blood from over 600 people has been used to treat a 14-year-old girl with a rare disease.
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.
Has peak cow been reached?
The national herd needs to be trimmed, some say, but calls to cull numbers fell on deaf ears at Fieldays.
Ladies, your Fieldays bachelor
Mathew McAtamney lifted the golden gumboot, but he's still looking for that trophy girl.
Sex and the Tron
OPINION: Once a year, when Fieldays come to town, Hamilton becomes the sex capital of the country.
NZ phosphate in the balance
A $7 million fertiliser shipment bound for NZ is stuck in South Africa until a court decides who owns it.
Fatal crash in Far North
A woman is dead and three others have been hospitalised after a crash near Kaingaroa.
Flights cancelled, delayed by fog
Fog that caused disruption to more than 120 flights at the Auckland Airport has finally lifted.
Mourning after deadly crash
A family is mourning an "amazing little bro" after an Auckland highway crash that claimed two lives.
National Portrait - Simon Challies, the retiring aged care boss
Simon Challies heads a $4.9b business but Parkinson's has forced an early retirement.
'Israel' cut from lyrics
Council apologises after unexplained change to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Beware of 'youthquake'
OPINION: Young voters are flexing previously-unused muscle. It could lead to disaster.
Concussion's hidden toll
About 35,000 Kiwis suffer mild brain injuries every year. Are we doing enough about them?
Memoirs of an 'old theatre cat'
After 70 years in Christchurch theatre, there's nothing amateur about Peter Simmonds.
The true cost of a burglary spike
Three victims speak out as Christchurch's burglary rate hits 20 a day.
Guard bashed by teen murderer
An 18-year-old punched a Corrections officer twice in the head while on remand in custody for murder.
Ladies, your Fieldays bachelor
Mathew McAtamney lifted the golden gumboot, but he's still looking for that trophy girl.
Haka history made!
A record 7770 people showed up in Rotorua to wrest the world title back from France.
Kids' farmhouses at Fieldays
The farmhouses, cow sheds and stables are all hand-made by a Taranaki dairy farmer.
Rolling out for roof shout
It's a mix of stock car racing and rugby and it empowers women, says the coach.
Pair hit crossing road
Two people have been taken to hospital after they were hit by a car while crossing an intersection.
A voluntary power
There are 1.2 million volunteers in NZ and they're worth $3.5 billion in free labour every year.
Couplestill strong after 75 years
Cyril and Beryl Norris were married on June 27, 1942, and celebrate their 75th anniversary next week
New fire manager appointed
Gary Ward is excited to be leading Whanganui's fire service through a big change.
Caged eggs here to stay
But many people are going out of their way to avoid them as free range takes hold.
Protesters hit streets
Voices chanting "Stop the drop, no brodifacoum in our Brook" sounded through the otherwise quiet Trafalgar St as protesters voiced their anger.
Hope for new mum
Hailey Greenwood has hope after being given a home by the Nelson Tasman Housing Trust.
'Master of his own downfall'
A former Nelson hospitality boss has been found guilty in a multi-million dollar fraud case.
Bugman comes to school
Ruud Kleinpaste and George the weta were on a mission to teach Central School pupils about nature.
Rain will cut off Clarence
Residents stock up freezers with two months of venison in anticipation of town being cut off this winter.
Chairman sees red
Marlborough Football chairman suspended for on-field "scuffle" after son floored in illegal tackle.
Blenheim flaunts flax appeal
It may not be a giant vegetable or a fish, but Blenheim will soon have its own way to welcome passing travellers.
O'Brien found guilty
Three men, including a former Internal Affairs employee, found guilty on pokies fraud charges.
Air quality up in the air
ECan will keep trying - but admits aiming for targets it 'absolutely won't meet' in Timaru.
Buy seasonal, grower advises
Seasonal vegetables are still readily available, Geraldine market gardener says.
Similar looks, same goal
Twin brothers both have the desire to play for Southland, but first they have a club assignment to sort.
Bowel cancer awareness
A year on from her bowel cancer treatment, Renee Wallace shares her continuing story with this potential killer disease.