Paris Olympics 2024: Teenager due to represent Tonga dies in diving accident
JJ Rice, 18, was raised in Tonga and often spoke about his love for his island home.
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Illegal liquor prompts $244,000 fine
Testing showed the contents of the bottles were genuine.
Giant robot welcomes Aucklanders to Armageddon
Destroyer of humans? Armageddon outta here.
Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line
Wet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.
Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.
Alleged serial shoplifter facing 26 charges
Police are cracking down on shoplifters around Auckland.
Massey homicide: Police comb through property as accused murderer appears in court
The accused will keep his name secret until at least next month.
Manhunt under way after large cannabis operation worth $600,000 found
Police are looking for those responsible for a large cannabis operation in Manurewa.
'I hope there's space for more of our people at the table'
It started with two friends from South Auckland who had an idea for a new podcast.
'They have betrayed us': massive Auckland protest against contentious fast-track bill
Opponents fear environmental impact of Government's proposed law change.
'I aim to portray a paradise where people aren't judged on their gender or sexuality'
Proud fa'afafine (transwoman) artist Yuki Kihara has an exhibition with a message.
Finalists for inaugural NZ science journalism gongs announced
Reporters Jamie Morton, Sasha Borissenko and Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai are among finalists.
Long weekend traffic builds as holidaymakers return home
Yes, Auckland traffic is the worst.
What it’s like to be young and living on the street in Auckland
From sleeping on a playground slide aged 13 to developing PTSD.
Missing Auckland woman found safe and well after search
Police said members of the public helped them in their search.
Last call for submissions to help support Samoan citizenship bill
Submissions close tonight at 11.59pm.
Inside the $15 million cannabis drug bust at former Auckland market gardens
Drug set-up was the largest police have found in Counties Manukau.
Celebrated Pacific author charged with murder of fellow writer in Samoa
Preliminary findings showed the victim suffered multiple stab wounds.
'He is the proudest little Samoan boy ever'
Ask 3-year-old Samson Salima what his name is and he will answer in Samoan - Samasoni.
Opinion: Why I started learning the language of my Samoan forefathers
Not understanding my mother tongue made me feel deprived and like I was missing out.
Samoan Language Week: Try 'talofa lava' this week
Give "talofa lava" a go in honour of Samoan Language Week.
‘In everyone’s best interests’: Greens push for end to Darleen Tana investigation
A key witness hasn’t been interviewed as part of independent review into allegations.
Samoans urged to stand up for citizenship bill
"Who else will do it, if not us? Samoa mo Samoa."
'We'll move fast': Government waits for approval to rescue hundreds of Kiwis in Noumea
Stranded Kiwi describes a lack of communication and an emergency number that doesn't work.
'Help is coming': Women, children and elderly to be evacuated first from New Caledonia
French authorities say an operation to clear the main road was successful.
Opinion: What it’s like to be an Asian journalist working in mainstream media
"Journalism is about highlighting narratives often neglected by mainstream media."
‘Extraordinary’: Meet the husband and wife diagnosed with breast cancer a year apart
Man was so shocked at his diagnosis that he initially told people he had “chest cancer”.
‘Her face was covered in blood’: Mum, baby showered in glass when car crashed into eatery
Mum and baby injured, with 14-month-old needing surgery, in frightening incident.
'10 times better': Why some Kiwis are ditching NZ for Australia
'It is just so hard for people to survive.'
Double-fatal fire: Cafe Hanoi executive chef pays tribute to his workers
"They weren’t scared of hard work. They would’ve done well."
Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts
'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.
Young Rotuman-Kiwis urged to learn the language
The United Nations lists Rotuman as one of the most endangered languages in the world.
NZ's animal-related deaths: 37 people killed in past 15 years - bees, elephant among list
The Coroner has released a list of animals, sharsk and insects that have proven deadly.
Ministerial delegation to spend more time in Vanuatu ahead of final leg
The Government has announced a total of $15.5m for climate change and policing in Vanuatu.