Barge refloated after stranding on Westport beach
A stranded barge has been dragged off a West Coast beach with the help of a tug and a helicopter, six days after it ran aground in stormy weather.
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One dead, three wounded after Auckland shooting
One dead, three wounded after Auckland shooting
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot dead in Grey Lynn, Auckland last night.
Nigel Latta reveals cancer diagnosis
Nigel Latta reveals he has cancer
Psychologist and media personality Nigel Latta has revealed he has cancer and was told he had less than a year to live.
One believed dead after shooting in Grey Lynn
One believed dead after shooting in Grey Lynn
It is believed a person has been fatally shot in an inner Auckland suburb tonight.
Coroner highlights 'devastating' effects of negative online activity
Coroner highlights 'devastating' effects of negative online activity
A coroner has highlighted the "far-reaching, longstanding and devastating" effects of negative online activity after a teen receiving abusive messages took his own life.
Who is the new Māori Queen?
Who is the new Māori Queen and how did she ascend the throne?
Kiingi Tuheitia's youngest child has become the second female monarch of the Kiingitanga.
Judge rules against owner in ongoing animal welfare case
Judge rules against owner in ongoing animal welfare case
A woman relentlessly demanding the return of her animals involved in an investigation has repeatedly failed in her appeals and has been told she is abusing the court system.
Annual grocery report: What you need to know
Commerce Commission's first annual grocery report: What you need to know
Grocery prices are high and competition is tricky - but what's Bin Inn got to do with anything?
Retirement savings crisis looms - study
Retirement savings crisis looms for New Zealanders - study
A new report shows many NZ households are being forced to choose between relieving their immediate financial pressures or saving for the future.
'No gratitude, no acknowledgement, no apology'
Founder of cosmetic business facing angry investors
A businesswoman once celebrated for turning $50 into a multimillion-dollar cosmetics empire is now facing angry investors who are upset over how financial problems were handled.
New Māori monarch named
27-year-old woman named as new Māori Queen
Te Puhi Ariki Ngawai Hono i te Po Paki, the daughter of Kiingi Tuheitia, has been named the new Māori Queen today.
Stalker was 'fixated' with woman
Stalker who was 'fixated' with woman seen vomiting, shadowboxing outside her home
After police were called about a knife-bearing stalker, he was seen shadowboxing and vomiting outside his victim’s home.
Ferry project canned via text messages
Korean officials told via text messages contract to build new Cook Strait ferries cancelled
An hour before the public was told, NZ officials notified their Korean counterparts via text message their contract to build the new Interislander ferries had been scrapped.
Babysitters now earning $30-$50 an hour
Babysitters now earning $30-$50 an hour
The head of a NZ babysitting agency says the price rise is due to their changing role with people now requiring more from their babysitters.
Alleged livestream speedster pleads not guilty
Motorist pleads not guilty after allegedly livestreaming high speed police chase
A man who allegedly livestreamed a high-speed, 230km police chase, in which he hit a police car and ran red lights, has pleaded not guilty.
Big hike in international visitor fee
International tourists will now have to pay $100 to enter NZ
The government is almost tripling the fee charged to most international tourists from $35 to $100 from the start of October.
Growing up surrounded by drugs, abuse and neglect
Growing up surrounded by drugs, abuse and neglect
An 18-year-old university student hopes his story will show other young people with equally horrifying upbringings that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Lack of internet restrictions found at schools
Pupils viewing porn, sexualised animal content at primary school
Primary school pupils have been able to view pornography, sexualised animal content, and information about self-harm on school devices - shocking school leaders.
Polkinghorne trial: Former colleague called as witness
Polkinghorne trial: Former colleague called as witness
A former colleague of Philip Polkinghorne says he never saw him be controlling or derogatory towards Pauline Hanna.
Developers reveal big plans for lake township
Developers reveal big plans for lake township
The small township of Lake Hawea is set for a massive revamp, as developers propose a new hotel and village and entertainment complex.