Airport delays for two weeks
Travellers without insurance could be left out of pocket during up to a fortnight of flight disruptions in Auckland.
'Easier to get alcohol than milk'
Christchurch booze outlet numbers growing, but opinions divided on the potential risks.
Biker hurt in Tauranga crash
Police are trying to establish the identity of a man badly injured a crash.
Nurses in tears every day
Pressure of understaffing is putting patients at greater risk, says union delegate.
Quake-hit town wants container mall
Shipping container shops may help save Kaikōura's damaged business district.
Five kids and a full-time job
Kellie Edmonds locks food in the boot of her car to make sure there's enough to last the week.
Auckland flight cancellations
Is your flight cancelled? Air New Zealand has released a list of flights which will be cancelled after Auckland fuel problems.
If you build it, they will come
Lego lovers of all ages cast their eyes on the massive and the minuscule.
Wind Wand struck by lightning
New Plymouth's Wind Wand gets direct hit as thunderstorms roll in across North Island.
Dad-of-six killed in crash
Matthew Kyte was devoted to his family and his faith. "Fly high my bro we will miss you."
Three injured after pedestrian hit by car
A person has been seriously hurt after being hit by a car in the South Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe.
Turnout to decide election
OPINION: After two weeks travelling NZ, Martin van Beynen thinks it'll be tight - but the smaller parties could surprise us.
How are students voting?
Free tertiary promise has little pull with students, but tax, climate change and mental health rate highly.
Light rail debate heats up
The Greens say it's affordable for Wellington. National's Transport Minister Simon Bridges says they're wrong.
Contaminated lake's decline alarms
Lake Killarney, nestled in the heart of Takaka, used to be clear blue. Now, even after a small amount of rain it's a discoloured mess.
Tradies' tools targeted
Police say tools stolen from construction sites could be headed out of the region.
Kiwi jailed for murder
Peter Beckett, a former Napier city councillor, found guilty of murdering his wife in Canada.
Trains welcomed back
A huge crowd gathered at the Kaikōura Railway Station to cheer as the first freight train arrived in town since the 2016 earthquake.
Capital's old homes a danger
Insurance Council warns of added quake risk from Wellington's stock of older houses.
Truckie 'under pressure' to deliver
The self-employed truckie broke the law nearly every day for two months to keep up with post-quake demand.
Prime ministerial pop quiz
One's gaffe could spark fury on the Korean Peninsula; the other's could jeopardise peace in the Middle East.
Ardern: All down to turnout
Labour say two polling booths aren't allowing enrollments as they make turnout the focus of their campaign.
Light rail debate heats up
The Greens say it's affordable for Wellington. National's Transport Minister Simon Bridges says they're wrong.
NZ better than in 'good old days'
Bill English believes a 55 year old bloke in a suit and tie can still win the youth vote.
First crop picked and ready
The school, the first of its kind in New Zealand, will have a focus on wine production, viticulture and the business side of the industry.
Nelson student reels in funding from Port Nelson
Port Nelson's fished around and come up with a funding boost for a Nelson student representing New Zealand in the United States.
Fifty years of Bellevue
Newlands school turns 50 and is pulling out all the stops for its celebration.
Taking on te reo Māori
Massey University's vice-chancellor wants to be able to speak te reo fluently in five years.
Ordeal becomes chance to give back
Jo Triplow still gets emotional when she recalls her newborn son's seven-night stay in hospital.
Health a hot topic
Modern healthcare does not depend on hospital beds anymore, National Waitaki candidate Jacqui Dean says.
CF sufferers put hope in Labour
A $20m fund for rare diseases is the only hope for one Christchurch boy.
Mental health checks for preschool kids
Close to 6000 children under the age of 11 were seen by mental health services in 2016. Are we doing enough to support them?
NZ's Woman of Influence named
Cecilia Robinson, who founded My Food Bag, is the Supreme Winner in the 2017 Women of Influence awards.
Women's sport 'stuck in 80s'
NZ's Susan Devoy dominated world squash in the 1980s. She says attitudes to women's sport have hardly changed.
Helen Clark and a call to arms
Given half the chance, Kiwis not living under a rock at the turn of the millennium will tell you about the time they met PM Helen Clark.
Iwi want assurances on farms
National's pledge to sell farms to young farmers has significant hurdles to surmount.
Which party delivers for primary sector
Drowned in the debate over water are other potentially far reaching primary sector policies.
Kiwifruit under threat
Kiwifruit is under threat from climate change because of warmer winter temperatures.
Reducing greenhouse gases
Farmers can take practical steps now to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Five kids and a full-time job
Kellie Edmonds locks food in the boot of her car to make sure there's enough to last the week.
Auckland flight cancellations
Is your flight cancelled? Air New Zealand has released a list of flights which will be cancelled after Auckland fuel problems.
Airport delays for two weeks
Travellers without insurance could be left out of pocket during up to a fortnight of flight disruptions in Auckland.
Three injured after pedestrian hit by car
A person has been seriously hurt after being hit by a car in the South Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe.
Light rail debate heats up
The Greens say it's affordable. Transport Minister Simon Bridges says they're wrong.
Nurses in tears daily
Pressure of understaffing is putting patients at greater risk, says union delegate.
Crash victim named
Matthew Kyte was devoted to his family and his faith. "Fly high my bro we will miss you."
Kiwi jailed for murder in Canada
Peter Beckett, a former Napier city councillor, found guilty of murdering his wife.
Consent for 120-plus homes
More than 120 new homes are set to be built in Christchurch's east frame.
Liquor numbers rising
Christchurch booze outlet numbers increase, but potential risks divide opinions.
14,000 visit justice precinct
Thousands of people queued for up to an hour to see inside city's new anchor project.
Quake town wants container mall
Shipping container shops may help save Kaikōura's damaged business district.
Dairy gives up cigs
Tao Liu has removed cigarettes from his shop after 10 robberies and two ram-raids. He hopes it won't put him out of business.
Straight from the heart
Evidence is rarely influential, even for "informed voters". We generally go with our guts.
A sea of pirates crowd town
Hundreds of pirates took to the streets, asking for an "aaargh" with their pint.
Tradies' tools targeted
Police say tools stolen from construction sites could be headed out of the region.
The muddiest Mudder yet
Event organisers say it was the muddiest course in the five years it's been running.
Could you be a Girl Guide leader?
The Awapuni Girl Guides need a new leader to help oversee their activities.
Dodging a 'ticking time bomb'
Orchardist Cherie Drummond put off her first mammogram for six months. She was lucky it wasn't longer.
Virtuous recycle
Gone are the days where plastic bags ended up in landfill, now that Nelson finally has a soft plastic recycling scheme.
No new meth help
Nelson health authorities say there are no plans to set up extra services for drug addicts.
Hero dog sounds house fire alarm
Barney the dog usually "does nothing but eat" - but he helped save a rural community from a fire.
Rai Saddle upgrade
The Rai Saddle is over half way through an upgrade to make the road safer for drivers.
Cell coverage for lifeline
Getting help after a crash on Kaikōura access route currently means racing to the nearest landline.
Water way with words
A young writer's poem has been set in stone beside the very river from which she took inspiration.
South Canterbury stun Wanganui
South Canterbury on top of Heartland Championship after beating defending champions.
Footpaths 'a disgrace'
Concern about state of Timaru footpaths has re-emerged during a public consultation.
A chance to build a community
At just four years old, Alexis Price has already kicked a brain tumour to the curb.
High numbers of youth voters
Rangitata has one of the highest rates of youth enrolment in New Zealand.
Prince contests queen crown
Student Jeff Afan will take on six princesses for the coveted Alexandra Blossom Festival Queen crown.
Slip closes Crown Range overnight
A large slip has forced the closure of the main road between Queenstown and Wanaka.
ORC investigate QT river pollution
Construction work at the 2000-lot Queenstown subdivision is being investigated.
'Game there for taking'
Stags coach Hoani Macdonald was pleased with effort against Auckland but frustrated with result.
Group alleges mistreatment of dog
Paw Justice allege a dog was stomped and kicked - Invercargill City Council dispute the claims.
Close, but not close enough
Southland under-19 first five-eighth Mitch Taylor highlights skills but it's not enough in national rugby final.