Kiwi on Ukraine front line: Invasion would be 'very bloody, very brutal'
An assault on capital Kiev could see urban warfare on scale not seen since WW2.
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Live: 810 cases as NZ hits new Covid record, 32 people in hospital
There are 810 new Covid-19 cases in the community today - a new record.
Storm warning: Severe cyclone winds, heavy rain set to strike North Island, Auckland Harbour Bridge faces closure
Cyclone Dovi is to close roads and bring damage as emergency teams on standby.
'He is unbelievable': Meet New Zealand's most unheralded athlete
Dougal Allan has carved a hard-grafting niche as a premier multisport exponent.
'I'm not a criminal, I'm a regular person': Anti-mandate protesters appear in court
About 27 protesters will come through the Wellington courts after a night behind bars.
Queenstown Central among least boosted suburbs
Only about a quarter of over-18s in tourist hub have been boosted as Omicron arrives.
'Where you're going to end up': Priest scared victims by showing corpses
Survivors tell of being shown dead bodies and being made to clean out coffins.
Disabled child was killed at Christchurch school - Royal Commission witness
The boy was told to "shut up" and take the medication, and allegedly died soon after.
'Phenomenal': $1 million donation to new child and youth mental health facility
The Māia Health Foundation is now over halfway towards their goal for the project.
St John of God abuse at Marylands School focus of inquiry
The treatment of boys with learning disabilities at Marylands School is starting today.
One-eyed Winky the cat found after 10 years missing
Friendly moggy vanished from his family's Auckland Viaduct apartment a decade ago.
Catholic Church says abuse cases not yet referred to police
The church reported 1680 cases of alleged abuse - with 592 individuals named.
Lucky break: Off-duty surf life-saver rescues trio from rip
Rob Ratten decided to spend 10 more minutes at the beach - his decision saved three lives.
Selwyn Sounds joins long list of cancellations
Promoter devastated by the loss of the event.
Bail refused for man accused of Christchurch teen's murder
Judge's reserved decision rejects bail application after Thursday's hearing.
Teen's murder trial date set
Two-week trial scheduled for 16-year-old charged over Chch supermarket carpark death.
'Lowest of lows': Anti-vaxxers protest outside schools, 'scaring' children
One outraged parent said the protesters "scared" children who were walking past.
Auckland pool, Air NZ flights added as high-risk locations of interest
New locations follow the addition of an Auckland restaurant and bowling alley yesterday.
The Kiwi school that's banned phones: 'They know it's good for them'
School wants students to focus on building relationships face-to-face.
Resort market welcomes unvaccinated, unmasked
No vaccine passports required for hundreds milling around Queenstown Community Markets.
Fake vaccine passes: Seven alleged fakes handed in to police; amnesty deadline extended
It comes after Canterbury signwriter accused of making fake passes.
Dog dies in Christchurch house fire
The house has been significantly damaged in the blaze.
Residents cry out for help as starlings bombard street in bird poo
Thousands of birds nesting in trees above Christchurch homes causing a health hazard.
Car occupants may have witnessed alleged murder of Colombian woman
A 35-year-old man has been charged with her alleged murder.
Signwriter accused of making fake vaccine passes keeps name secret - for now
Man faces two charges of forgery after cops swooped.
Nostalgia Festival joins long list of cancelled events
It joins the likes of Electric Avenue and the Great Kiwi Beer Festival.
Man accused of breaking police officer's jaw was on bail
Carpenter accused of smashing a taxi window outside the Queenstown Police Station.
Gun law changes recommended after mosque attacks kick in today
"Gangs and other violent criminals cannot continue to threaten, intimidate, and exploit."
'Outrageous': Pregnant Kiwi hits back as Hipkins defends Govt's MIQ stance
Only about 13 per cent of applications involving a pregnancy have been successful.
'A lot busier': Canterbury rental supply drops while demand skyrockets
There has been a 32 per cent rise in demand in the last year.
Covid down South: Flights and airport contacts as locations of interest grow
Christchurch Airport is on the locations of interest list four times.
Cancelled: 'Heartbreak' as near-sold out music festival latest Covid victim
30,000 people were due to attend, but organisers left with no choice.
Man charged after police officer assaulted in Queenstown
He is due to appear at the Queenstown District Court today.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.