Dead kitesurfer a loved father
2:12 PM Wife and three boys devastated after losing man who had "the most amazing heart".
Child stalker arrested
2:53 PM Margaret Dodds has a long history of intimidating behaviour towards children. She's accused of watching youngsters in a park.
Oyster thief fined $14,000
1:36 PM An oyster farmer stole oysters to reclaim a debt, but the oysters did not belong to the company who owed him money. He's been penalised $14,000 and has a conviction for theft.
In search of Bubbles
Grandson is trying to find his nan's beloved dog before she wakes from her coma.
Excrement through window
Lemon-thieving teens sent packing but Brendon O'Farrell hadn't heard the last of them.
Gas smell in central Timaru
A gas smell coming from a central Timaru building on Monday afternoon is believed to be caused by a leaking sewer.
Two dead at Auckland waterfalls
The body of a man in his 50s and another in his 20s after recovered after separate swimming incidents in south Auckland.
Beach clean up after hydrocarbon spill
Taranaki Regional Council staff are cleaning up hydrocarbon spill at Ngamotu Beach.
Bookabach meth blaze trial begins
The accused claim it was a simple fish fry up gone wrong- the crown says otherwise.
Where's Welly's mayoral race?
No one appears willing to take on "square-jawed" Justin Lester, despite the offer of $10,000.
Man denies shooting charges
A man denies shooting another man in the back, leaving him with serious injuries, during an incident in Whenuapai.
Street sprint crash downs powerlines
More than 1000 homes lost power after a street sprint car hit a power pole.
Rooftop antics broadcast
Horse racing punters were treated to an unexpected rooftop display of affection.
Birth control 'supply issue'
Women are being given restricted prescriptions for the oral contraceptive Levlen ED as stocks run low.
Tenants' secret fear
OPINION: Tenants suspect property managers hate them. The industry shouldn't prove them right.
Truck drivers help nab fleeing driver
Pursuit ended by truck drivers after road spikes failed to stop fleeing driver five times.
Quake risk confined to cinema
Courtenay Central's structural problems aren't an issue for neighbouring shops, council says.
NZ's largest fault will go
Kiwi scientists say the rupture of our largest faultline, off the east coast of the North Island, is a case of when, not if.
Researchers at fault for data error
Scientists monitoring the Hikurangi subduction zone accidentally set instruments to wrong date.
Cinema closure sparks questions
Employees left frustrated by lack of info on the quake-risk posed by Wellington's Reading Cinema.
Whale Oil blogger has stroke
Blogger Cameron Slater, who is partially disabled after a stroke, blames the media for adding to his health problems.
Rich richer, poor poorer
The 2.4 million poorest New Zealanders lost only slightly more than the two richest Kiwis made in a year.
Euthanasia and my vulnerable Mum
OPINION: The End of Life Choice Bill is for a small group of the educated and well-off. But what about the rest?
Stadium planning months away
"Fast-tracked" planning for Christchurch's long-awaited multi-use stadium is not expected to go before the Government until the middle of the year.
The not-so school break
Not all children spend their holidays swimming, staying up late watching movies and running amok.
Devices byte into family budgets
Parents should receive tax rebates for expensive iPads for school, ex-principal says.
Saviour for lost boys
Neville Phillips saw something in broken-down horses. He sees it in troubled teens too.
Mounting debt sank Taratahi
A bad year for student numbers was enough to push a 100-year-old institution over the edge.
Birth control 'supply issue'
Women are being given restricted prescriptions for the oral contraceptive Levlen ED as stocks run low.
Hospital beds Taranaki made
If you've ever found yourself in a New Zealand hospital bed, it's highly likely that bed was made in Taranaki.
Have quakes triggered smoking?
Smoking is on the decline in New Zealand - but Canterbury seems to be bucking the trend.
Racking up the kilometres for the Cancer Society
A personal battle with cancer has led one woman to jump on her bike for charity.
'The aunty in charge of The Aunties'
The top Woman of Influence isn't a titan of business; she helps women in domestic peril.
Hinemoa, reincarnated
Once NZ's most sought-after celebrity, Dr Hinemoa Elder is spearheading a path in Māori mental health.
Anne Salmond: between two worlds
She's deeply immersed in Māoridom, but says to claim to speak for Māori would be a "really dumb thing to do".
Pascoe works on 'Sophie' side
Para-swimmer focusing on becoming "happy, confident Sophie" again after surgery and solo UK stint.
Why no-one wants to plant trees
Employers complaining of shortage of workers need to look at themselves, advocates say.
Farmers grinning to start year
Steady rainfall and good grass growth has increased production in Manawatū.
End the 'she'll be right' attitude
Ice gripped Jane Mair's stomach when she could not contact her son. Then two police officers walked down the drive.
Two dead at Auckland waterfalls
The body of a man in his 50s and another in his 20s after recovered after separate swimming incidents in south Auckland.
First Ikea, next Aldi?
Germany's Aldi and Kaufland have made waves in Australia. Are they finally ready to come here?
Man denies shooting charges
A man denies shooting another man in the back, leaving him with serious injuries, during an incident in Whenuapai.
Bus and train fares hike
A councillor is angry over Auckland public transport fare rises of up to 6 per cent, saying they will hamper patronage.
Where's Welly's mayoral race?
No one appears willing to take on "square-jawed" Justin Lester, despite the offer of $10,000.
Rich richer, poor poorer
The 2.4 million poorest New Zealanders lost only slightly more than the two richest Kiwis made in a year.
Museum in grandad's memory
A vegan driving instructor has built a private military museum beneath his home north of Wellington.
Claims landlord reviews fake
Landlords may love Quinovic but what if their appreciation is not real?
Child stalker arrested
Margaret Dodds has a long history of intimidating behaviour towards children. She's accused of watching youngsters in a park.
E-scooter rider still in hospital
A woman remains in a serious condition after a crash between a Lime e-scooter and truck in Dunedin.
Truck drivers help nab fleeing driver
Pursuit ended by truck drivers after road spikes failed to stop fleeing driver five times.
Bookabach meth blaze trial begins
The accused claim it was a simple fish fry up gone wrong- the crown says otherwise.
Dead kitesurfer a loved father
Wife and three boys devastated after losing man who had "the most amazing heart".
Sevens stars put on free brekkie
A BBQ breakfast in Hamilton central will kick off the Sevens week in the city.
In search of Bubbles
Grandson is trying to find his nan's beloved dog before she wakes from her coma.
Northland's spectacular dolphin display
Children "ecstatic" as pod of bottlenose dolphins leaps among kayakers at Oke Bay.
Body found on Northland beach
A man had been swimming before being found unresponsive on Mangawhai Heads Beach.
A year in a garage: 'I've given up'
Scarlet Rose is planning to move into a truck because she cannot find a rental property.
Dead kitesurfer a loved father
Wife and three boys devastated after losing man who had "the most amazing heart".
Missing teen: 'We just want her home'
Sky Taylor-Eynon, 16, has the cognitive abilities of a child. Her family haven't seen her since Wednesday.
Bella Vista report may stay secret
It is unclear whether a council report into the Bella Vista Homes saga will be made public.
Beach clean up after hydrocarbon spill
Taranaki Regional Council staff are cleaning up hydrocarbon spill at Ngamotu Beach.
Street sprint crash downs powerlines
More than 1000 homes lost power after a street sprint car hit a power pole.
Housing charity helps two whānau
The importance of having a place to call home is not lost on housing charity chairman.
Hospital beds Taranaki made
If you've ever found yourself in a New Zealand hospital bed, it's highly likely that bed was made in Taranaki.
Fewer people using Manawatū Gorge tracks
Manawatū Gorge walking track users are dropping, DOC figures show.
Thousands without power
About 1700 properties are without power throughout Manawatū on Monday morning.
Old Boys down Palmerston
CRICKET: Easy win gets two-day campaign under way; other matches drawn in Manawatū club competition.
The man with 8000 toy cars
Dave Pawson didn't have much in the way of toys as a child. Now he's got thousands and he's sharing the fun.
Oyster thief fined $14,000
An oyster farmer stole oysters to reclaim a debt, but the oysters did not belong to the company who owed him money. He's been penalised $14,000 and has a conviction for theft.
Antarctic mission for engineer
A little help could go a long way when a Nelson engineer heads off for a "once in a lifetime" Antarctic experience.
Intersection to get upgrade, underpass
An underpass below Champion Rd will make it easier, and safe, for cyclists and pedestrians travelling to and from Richmond.
A tale of two camps
What the locals expect versus what freedom campers need in Golden Bay are very different.
Rooftop antics broadcast
Horse racing punters were treated to an unexpected rooftop display of affection.
Oyster thief fined $14,000
An oyster farmer stole oysters to reclaim a debt, but the oysters did not belong to the company who owed him money. He's been penalised $14,000 and has a conviction for theft.
Marlborough park partly closed by fire
Taylor River Reserve is partly closed as smoke billows from a neighbouring property.
Cycleway gets the chop
Two-lane Marlborough cycleway has been changed, but residents say it's still a "nuisance".
Gas smell in central Timaru
A gas smell coming from a central Timaru building on Monday afternoon is believed to be caused by a leaking sewer.
'He will certainly be missed'
A former Waimate district councillor has been remembered as a man who never shied away from a robust debate.
Timaru triathlete's third win
Jared Millar is a triple threat- he can swim, run, and bike, and has won Timaru's triathlon event for the third consecutive year.
E-scooter rider still in hospital
A woman remains in a serious condition after a crash between a Lime e-scooter and truck in Dunedin.
Truck drivers help nab fleeing driver
Pursuit ended by truck drivers after road spikes failed to stop fleeing driver five times.
Mattress rafters rescued
Two students received a $4000 helicopter rescue after they were thrown from an inflatable mattress on a river near Queenstown.
Mud and music mayhem
People left the 2019 Gibbston Valley Concert rain-drenched and covered in mud - but they were smiling.
Whenua Kura backs Telford
Whenua Kura has got behind Telford and sent letters of support to government ministers.
E-scooter rider still in hospital
A woman remains in a serious condition after a crash between a Lime e-scooter and truck in Dunedin.
Truck drivers help nab fleeing driver
Pursuit ended by truck drivers after road spikes failed to stop fleeing driver five times.
Southland sun kills too
Southland may not get as much sun as other regions, and it may not be as strong, but it still kills.