Families ripped apart
11:26 AM Mother-of-five Pesi Tuivai had just qualified as a lay preacher when she died in a horrific crash near Taupō.
James Shaw: 'I trust Jacinda'
6 min ago The Greens leader is confident Labour leader Jacinda Ardern will bring his party a fair deal with NZ First.
German tourist killed in crash
German tourist was the third person killed in a crash that left two children orphaned in Southland.
Dairy owner feels powerless
10:44 AM Four 15-year-old boys have been charged after a September dairy robbery in Masterton.
Mass murderer declined parole
Raymond Ratima, one of New Zealand's worst killers, will stay behind bars for at least four more years.
Lightning strike cuts power
A lightning strike left thousands of New Plymouth residents and businesses without power.
Will Winnie make good?
Regional mayors are hopeful a GST promise made pre-election won't be left on the cutting room floor during negotiations.
Not guilty plea in Springs murder
The man charged with killing a resident at an Auckland Housing NZ complex has pleaded not guilty.
'An absolute tragedy'
Mum one of four who died in Taupō horror crash, was travelling with family after a church conference.
Every little helps
Self-confessed "outdoor adventure bums" are helping save the planet - one greeting card at a time.
Highway tanker crash
Driver trapped as tanker crashes into power pole on the alternate highway in Wairau Valley, Marlborough.
Docs call for DHB chair's head
Calls grow for Waikato DHB's embattled chairman to resign as major issues loom.
A thunderstruck wake up
Christchurch was hit by 21 lightning strikes in less than an hour early this morning as a thunderstorm lashed the city.
Duck 'on slow road to recovery'
A miniature train society has distanced itself from a member who allegedly bashed a duck at a Christchurch park.
Burglary 'to prove friendship'
Teen went along with a string of car thefts and a burglary to show what a good friend he was, court hears.
Mexico's warning to Wellington
Buildings that fell in last month's quake were similar to some in capital, says expert.
Lower Hutt's $100m road to nowhere
The November 2016 Kaikōura earthquake may give fresh impetus to building Cross Valley link.
'Megathrust' quake threat real
Experts say it could release 2000 times more energy than the 2011 Christchurch quake.
CTV decision only weeks away
Police say they are on the verge of making a decision on a CTV prosecution.
Government's poisoned chalice
OPINION: Whoever forms the new government may come to curse the timing.
McAnulty playing long game
Young, hungry and with a head for political strategy, Kieran McAnulty is primed for Parliament.
Winston: Unlikely bed buddy
Sharing a bed with a child starts snuggly, but soon enough they twist violently.
Swarbrick at arms blockade
New Green MP says we need to have "uncomfortable conversations" about weapons industry in NZ.
Schoolboys give homeless a hand
In just a few months Scots College student Owen Barnett and his classmates raised more than $10,000 for the homeless.
Priest decries school gun sale
Auction at St Patrick's College in Wellington doesn't reflect "Catholic character".
Why are our teens self-harming?
Answers include anxiety, self-punishment and the desire to feel something.
Docs call for DHB chair's head
Calls grow for Waikato DHB's embattled chairman to resign as major issues loom.
Ninety years of free care
Wellington Free Ambulance is holding a fundraising gala for a new "people's ambulance".
NZ has DHB fever
OPINION: The high number of district health boards is a waste of precious resources.
Reward for cancer breakthrough
Chemistry professor Peter Tyler holds a rare place in NZ's medical history.
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.
No sign of big wet drying out
Dryland farmers aren't complaining but the big wet is proving to be a trial for other sectors.
Farm wanted for best practice
Beef+Lamb NZ is on the lookout for a farm to test new systems and technologies.
What's driving Fonterra?
Keith Woodford digs deep into Fonterra's accounts to find out what's happening in the co-operative.
New way of capitalism coming
Many people feel they missed out on the wealth generated in the last few years, ANZ chief economist says.
Te Tuhi says goodbye to visionary mentor
Renowned curator Bruce Phillips signs off from East Auckland's public arts centre next month.
Not guilty plea in Springs murder
The man charged with killing a resident at an Auckland Housing NZ complex has pleaded not guilty.
Development ideas for rural districts
Residents can have a say on potential future urban development ideas for historically rural areas of South Auckland.
Child care's a serious business
ON THE BEAT: Children under 14 have been left to their own devices and have called police after becoming distressed.
Ninety years of free care
Wellington Free Ambulance is holding a fundraising gala for a new "people's ambulance".
Killer refused parole
Raymond Ratima, one of New Zealand's worst killers, will stay behind bars for at least four more years.
Dairy owner feels powerless
Four 15-year-old boys have been charged after a dairy robbery in Masterton.
Work starts at Ravenswood
Work building the first residential sections at North Canterbury's new subdivision will start within weeks, three years after they went on sale.
End of park vouchers?
Motorists won't need to trudge back to their cars with a parking voucher to avoid a fine.
Highway tanker crash
Milk tanker driver "very lucky" to survive crash into power pole on alternative highway.
21 lighting strikes light up Chch
Christchurch has been hit by 21 lightning strikes in less than an hour as an unexpected thunderstorm lashes the city.
Adventure park sparks interest
Plans for housing and recreation destination catches the eye of business.
Families ripped apart
Mother-of-five Pesi Tuivai had just qualified as a lay preacher when she died in a horrific crash near Taupō.
Housing crises hits timber town
Desperate families turn to garages and caravans as out-of-towners buy up cheap homes.
Docs call for DHB chair's head
Calls grow for Waikato DHB's embattled chairman to resign as major issues loom.
Dreamer not horsing around
A young civil engineer is ditching full-time work to chase his equestrian dreams.
Power cut to 4000
A lightning strike left thousands of New Plymouth residents and businesses without power.
Surplus spent on debt
NPDC uses its $600,000 surplus to repay debt, ditching the idea to top up the disaster relief fund.
Families ripped apart
Mother-of-five Pesi Tuivai had just qualified as a lay preacher when she died.
The Plaza's new acquisition
Acquisitions is the first of four newcomers set to open in The Plaza before year's end.
Green House growing
Palmerston North salad bar looking to go nationwide after three years in business.
New dawn for Farmers' Market
Nelson's Farmers' Market traders have set up stall at the market's new venue along the Maitai River.
Crash victim named
Police release the name of a 19-year-old killed in a motorcycle crash in Motueka.
Most expensive streets revealed
Capital gains on Nelson's most expensive street of $160,000, in line with rest of city.
Reducing hair loss during chemo
Breast cancer patients to trial technology that prevents hair loss during chemotherapy.
Highway tanker crash
Driver trapped as tanker crashes into power pole on the alternate highway in Wairau Valley, Marlborough.
Big win for culture club
A few friends felt Marlborough needed a book festival, so they started one. Now look.
Highway rumours
NZTA promised the highway would be open by Christmas. But what about after Christmas?
Water welcome for America's Cup
A flotilla of boats will greet Emirates Team New Zealand as they come in on the ferry.
An antique clock's journey
Four decades after losing a family heirloom, the antique has been discovered in the back of a wardrobe.
Crash disrupts traffic
A two-car collision delayed traffic on Otipua Rd in Timaru on Wednesday morning.
Second seal at Bay
The arrival of a second leopard seal at Caroline Bay has sparked warnings to stay away.
Agent challenges figures
Property expert questions estimated figures regarding Timaru's most expensive streets.
Heroic huntaway saves 'girlfriend'
A heroic huntaway has proven old dogs can learn new tricks, after getting help for his stuck four-legged mate.
Fiji Day celebrated in Cromwell
Fijians from around Otago and Southland met in Cromwell for the first time to celebrate independence from British colonial rule in 1970.
Retired farmer exhibits art
"I'm a project person and I love a good challenge," says former farmer and new artist Jane Burdon, 72.
Synchro swimming makes splash
The New Zealand Synchronised Swimming National Championships started on Tuesday at Splash Palace in Invercargill.
German tourist killed
German tourist was the third person killed in a crash that left two children orphaned in Southland.
Heart-warming news
Heart procedure now done at Southland Hospital, saving patients five-hour round trip.
Quad bike ban hailed a success
The Landcorp manager who led the removal of all quad bikes from its New Zealand dairy farms says it was a good decision.