Hayes was with NZ climbers Marty and Denali Schmidt when they were killed by an avalanche.

Mobile phones can be a real pain in the neck ... and the hands, eyes and ears.

Handheld device use is believed to be leading to injuries for young children.

Terrance Wallace turned a terrifying experience into something positive.

The Muraka resort sleeps up to six adults and three children

Fighting to keep soldiers alive was a force of brave medics.

Colin Hogg on Sam Hunt: He's the brightest person I've ever met but he's funny as a flea.

A new book lifts the roof on the people who live in tiny homes.

Renowned New Zealand photojournalist Wade Goddard launches book of images.

Suzanne Lynch leads vocals in a remake of Piece of My Heart to raise funds for Lifeline.

Kiwi acting great gets first tattoo during filming of TV series Uncharted with Sam Neill.

Nine Kiwis are booked on Virgin Galactic's space tourism flights moving towards lift-off.

Emily Miazga: "Hemp is a superfood."

New TV show aims to get more Kiwis on to bikes for transport, recreation and fun.

Kiwi fitness expert calls for guidelines around high-intensity interval training.

Collectables shops have been shutting down around New Zealand.

Bosses looking at stopping work-related emails being sent to employees outside work hours.

Kiwis advised to de-stress and switch off as workplace pressure rises

New reality show gets flak but real-life drama on our screens unlikely to be dialled back.

Jordan Luck would drink from the moment he got up to when he'd fall asleep.

Stars tell of battles with drinking on Alcoholics Anonymous' 70th anniversary in NZ.

New personalised advertising in New Zealand caters to a desire for connection

End-of-life doulas are empowering those in the final stages of their lives.

The methamphetamine scourge is harming our youngest and most vulnerable.

Kiwi surfer Ella Williams flies to Mexico to continue globetrotting bid to be world No 1

New Zealand's biosecurity detector dogs have a plush new 80-kennel home

Baby boy's struggle with mysterious disease inspires funding of first national study.

Surf lifesavers are giving more time and rescuing more people but funding remains short.

Couple with dementia were able to stay together and be cared for in a secure apartment.

Cyclist Alexander Ray's mum delighted hearing him speak for first time since road crash

Widow of taxi driver killed in horror crash can continue husband's dream for baby son

Sir Bob Charles backs lobby group opposing scaling back of Chamberlain Park Golf Course

ENZSO, in which the NZ Symphony Orchestra performed Split Enz hits, has been recreated

Ex-boarding home Sally Ridge was doing up on The Ridge's TV show now finished, up for rent

Kiwi Delwyn Moller returning home to use discoveries from space to help life in NZ

Pay-as-you-feel restaurant Everybody Eats feeds hundreds of Auckland's 'in need' each week

A report from the front line in campaign to keep the brown marmorated stink bug out of NZ.

A simple screening device which indicates heart defects in newborns can save their lives.

Kiwi academics say Beatles song Savoy Truffle was metaphor for bitter-sweet relationship.

Muse who wed George Harrison, then Eric Clapton will tell life story in a show in Auckland

Auckland Council begins new food scraps collection service, to eventually become city-wide

Kiwis told to "respect the black singlet" in social media posts.

Paralympics double gold sprint medallist Liam Malone is training for his first marathon.

#MeToo has surge in NZ women contacting helplines but highlighted shortage of counsellors.

Sala and Dempsey Parker tell how they support son Joseph as he prepares for boxing history

Starship paediatrician to transform into superhero for fundraising cycle the length of NZ.

Eden Park Trust wants music and cultural events to be held at the iconic sports venue.

23-day Volvo Ocean Race stopover celebrations start today at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour

The vaping phenomenon is rising rapidly as people continue to look at ways to quit smoking

Thousands of Kiwis using e-cigarettes but regulations around use still to be introduced

Bars are seeking special licenses to screen the Parker v Joshua bout on Easter Sunday.

New head of Rugby Australia, Kiwi game changer Raelene Castle, is on a whirlwind ride

Auckland Harbour Bridge continuing to shine with new light shows for festive events.

The Auckland Harbour Bridge will come alive in a brilliant sight and sound show.

Precautions advised around drinking lemon water to prevent possible risk to tooth enamel.

Auckland Harbour Bridge will be lit up Sat night 27-1 with Vector Lights audio-visual show

Former Labour deputy leader Dame Annette King reflects on life in and out of politics.

The Auckland Harbour Bridge is being lit up in a show which celebrates city's cultures.

Sir Owen Glenn tells of health, business, philanthropy & leaving much of wealth to charity

Sir Owen Glenn is donating $3m to the restoration of Rotorua's performing arts centre

Kiwi pro wrestler Niwa McIlroy is a star in Mexico's lucha libre as pin-up Johnny Idol.

Miguel Sant'ana travels the world teaching people how to perform handstands.

Contributors to NZ community, culture, entertainment, sport recognised in New Year Honours

Children's author Joy Cowley tops New Year Honours list with the Order of New Zealand.

41,000 passengers will use Auck Airport's international terminal on Dec 23 - a busiest day

Weta Workshop & Te Papa's blockbuster Bug Lab exhibition opens at Auckland Zoo.

An online store is offering a range of Paul McCartney & Wings-themed Christmas merchandise

Tiki Taane, 40, is as busy as ever gigging and making music from his solar-powered studio.

Decision to drop plans for Ronald McDonald House at Middlemore Hospital is being reviewed.

Weta Workshop & Te Papa's blockbuster Bug Lab exhibition to open at Auckland Zoo.

Comeback king Andrew Nicholson is bringing his family home.

Chance to see burial practices and find past generations at Waikumete Cemetery open day

A crowd of around 38,000 football fans will urge on their teams in Cup qualifier today.

US import NZ Breakers star is living his hoop dreams to honour his mum's memory