Woman 'kept to herself'
A woman found dead in her flat was only discovered after she failed to turn up to a medical appointment.
$333,333 for three Lotto players
Lucky punters from Auckland and Whanganui will split a cool $1 million after Wednesday night's draw.
The water debate
Voters agree not enough is being done to protect waterways. So what do the parties propose?
'Incredibly brave kid'
Alex Lister has been on the plane countless times for medical reasons. Now for the first time he will be on a special "mystery flight".
Power restored to 1000 homes
11:32 PM Power restored to the majority of homes in Wellington's northern suburbs
'The pain is gone, I can sleep'
The public system would not cover woman's carpal tunnel surgery, so in stepped New Zealand's only charity hospital.
Southern Link drives debate at Nelson election forum
It was standing room only as Nelson candidates argued over transport issues.
Times 'are a-changin' in Ohariu
Song lyrics, national standards and DHB funding on menu at candidates' event.
Heads should roll - Peters
Winston Peters wants two ministers, a commissioner and the PM's chief of staff to resign over his superannuation leak.
NZ on Air defends Westside
Principals claim the TV show contributes to stereotypes of West Auckland. Don't take it too seriously, NZ On Air says.
Live: The big finance debate
Winston Peters calls for heads to roll over the details of his super leaking.
Joyce: Seymour and Peters 'acting like chihuahuas'
Steven Joyce had to play mediator for Winston Peters and David Seymour at a finance debate in Queenstown.
Time bomb treasure ship?
Northland's sunken Niagara is not alone: "hundreds of wrecks" are in the same situation, expert says.
Politics and reducing carbon emissions
It's just over three weeks until NZ votes for its next government, and there's one issue almost everyone is worried about.
Demand doubles for ED social workers
Social workers are under pressure at Christchurch Hospital's emergency department, with violence driving more after-hours work.
Law-skirting ex-lawyer back at it
A struck off lawyer who falsely claimed a client's relative drowned in the Waikato River has now been found guilty of forgery.
Drunk learner could have killed seven
Novice driver Matthew Jones' friends warned him to slow down. Then came the moment of "terrible trauma".
Quake shakes water in Waikato
It was a year ago and more than 1000km away, but the Kaikoura quake is still doing damage to Putaruru's water supply.
Nightmares after slip hit car
Sarah Cotton's been told the land is stable, but her fear rises on every journey to and from home.
BNZ staff move again
BNZ relocates about 360 Wellington staff to new office, with future of Wellington waterfront uncertain.
Quake uncovers 'mini Moerakis'
Last year's November earthquake may have given Kaikoura its very own version of the Moeraki Boulders.
Why do we need a government?
OPINION: Disaster management, law and order, positive change - and more. Security motivates voters.
Do we trust our politicians?
Not many Kiwis think our political leaders keep their promises, many think they're out of touch. Now, the majority of us want change.
Brownlee battles debate hecklers
He was there as a substitute, but Gerry Brownlee quickly became the main event.
Kiwis captain's chance to be MP
Former league player Howie Tamati appears to be breaking the Labour stronghold on Maori seats, polls show.
Schools battling 'invisible crisis'
Untrained, low-quality staff employed to fill vacancies at secondary schools as teacher shortage hits boiling point.
App to track schoolkids 'overkill'
PM's plan to get school grades to parent's cellphone doesn't go down well with all.
Preschool of the future opens
Future Kids' Abbey Henry-Metcalfe says they're staying true to their eco-friendly vision.
Election lollies up for grabs
OPINION: It was a day of political punching and counter-punching, with billions of dollars of taxpayers' money on the line.
Demand doubles for ED social workers
Social workers are under pressure at Christchurch Hospital's emergency department, with violence driving more after-hours work.
Chefs celebrate cooking success
After months perfecting their winning meals, Dwain Tokoara and Rangi A Pameti are relishing having some spare time again.
Access to heart health 'big problem'
Heart surgeons had no idea if their plan to scan would work but people want to know their health status.
King's transgender need understanding
Annette King says having had a transgender husband helps her understand their "desperate need" for services.
Diversity in business 'a must'
Former cricket star Dion Nash is getting plenty of feedback ahead of his Women of Influence speech.
Women's progress stalls: Clark
NZ's gone backwards from the days when five of the most powerful jobs were held by women, former PM says.
Women of Influence finalists
From the boardroom table to the farm stable, women of influence finalists have stories from every corner of the country.
Cerebral palsy blogger a leader
Born with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, 17-year-old Grace Stratton uses her disability to inspire others.
Food producers not ready for tech
Big changes in the agri-food sector from the impact of huge amounts of data are just around the corner.
NZ fresh milk flows into China
Using the Alibaba platform, a Chinese-owned company operating in NZ hopes to lift sales of fresh milk in China.
Ruataniwha dam write-off
Council behind controversial Hawke's Bay dam wipes $14 million investment from its books - but it may still be built one day.
Cow disease now in Rangiora
The cow disease Mycoplasma has spread north through cattle movements from a farm near Oamaru.
NZ on Air defends Westside
Principals claim the TV show contributes to stereotypes of West Auckland. Don't take it too seriously, NZ On Air says.
$333,333 for three Lotto players
Lucky punters from Auckland and Whanganui will split a cool $1 million after Wednesday night's draw.
'He was like a brother to me'
Racing and hunting communities left reeling following death of popular jockey on Tuesday.
Time bomb treasure ship?
Northland's sunken Niagara is not alone: "hundreds of wrecks" are in the same situation, expert says.
Pink hat banned from library
Furious 78-year-old caught out by rule against hoodies and baseball caps.
Hundreds lose power
1300 homes in Wellington's northern suburbs could be without power until about 10pm.
'Mini-Melbourne' on waterfront?
Westpac Stadium boss looks forward to "opportunities" from indoor arena.
First glimpse at cycleways
Wellingtonians get their chance to give feedback on designs for eastern cycleways.
Cycling on job banned
Some staff working on Christchurch's new cycleways are not allowed to ride bikes to meetings for safety reasons.
Demand spike for ED social workers
They are being called in more to see victims of violence at Chch Hospital after hours.
Cell coverage boost 'no bribe'
Plugging cellphone coverage blackspots in remote tourist hotspots will improve safety and allow travellers to post selfies, minister says.
Airport camper's last stand
Wayne Brassington reckons he's done enough to stay at the camp he's lived at for years.
Shot-up Subaru Impreza dumped
The Subaru Impreza that took a hail of bullets was found just north of Whangamata.
Girl, 13, fights murder charge
One of two teen girls charged with the murder of Norman Kingi pleads not guilty.
Drunk learner could have killed seven
Novice driver Matthew Jones' friends warned him to slow down. Then came the moment of "terrible trauma".
Victim left 'broken'
He kicked, punched and held his hand over her mouth with enough force to cause her gums to bleed.
Assaulted girlfriend gets $1500
After punching his partner in the head several times he asked police 'how else are you supposed to teach them a lesson?'.
She 'kept to herself'
A woman found dead in her flat was only discovered after she failed to turn up to a medical appointment.
Turbos' road woes
The Manawatu Turbos face an uphill battle to fix their track record on the road in provincial rugby.
Couple finally has 'forever home'
A Nelson couple threw themselves into villa research and collected hundreds of pictures to inspire a special build.
Students' drug scare
Teens hospitalised after student hands out pills at school after finding them in park.
Sallies on the hunt
The Salvation Army is after a rental property in Moteuka, providing a lifeline for struggling families.
Former librarian must apologise
She was behind the letter that called her former boss a "monster" and "saboteur".
Former librarian must apologise
She was behind the letter that called her former boss a "monster" and "saboteur".
Man injured on trawler
Emergency response crews and Coastguard called out to retrieve a man suffering chemical burns to his face.
Dog's $1200 MRI at Wairau Hospital
Committed owners go the extra mile to help Siberian Husky with back issues.
New centre to be built
The NZ Raptor Trust, based in Timaru, is helping to rehabilitate injured birds of prey.
CODC chief executive resigns
Central Otago District Council's chief executive will leave "a large pair of shoes to fill" mayor says announcing her resignation.
Wanaka snowboarder prepares for World Cup slopestyle
Zoi Sadowski Synnott is just 16 and dreams of competing at the Winter Olympics.
Wanaka struggling to stay off the turps
Police plan crack down on Wanaka drink-drivers and alcohol-fueled incidents.
Fingers stuck in pizza roller
Workmates rub screaming woman's hands in butter to try to free her after "grim" pizza machine incident.
Family still searching for answers
Eighteen months after their 13-year-old son died in his sleep, the Carran family is still searching for answers.
$4200 a fortnight not enough?
A bankrupt psychiatrist couldn't convince the courts his repayments should be reduced.
No 'ta-dah!' in Invercargill
OPINION: It didn't make the best Air NZ mystery break impression, but there's charm here.
