Climate change: NZ faces 40% jump in city fires under ‘worst case’ warming scenario
Alarming new projections prompt fresh warnings against development in fire-prone areas.
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Fisherman tells of his shock after bizarre dolphin encounter
“A 400kg dolphin falling out of the sky is going to leave more than just a bruise ... "
Mum’s heartbreak over baby’s suffering, alleges healthcare ignored concerns
Kruger shared her daughter's suffering to highlight cultural issues in healthcare.
Small Business: The mother-daughter combo making high-quality matcha
Tessa Stockdale talks to Tom Raynel about her business Nomu Matcha.
‘I’m sad I survived, I led them into disaster': Biker loses limbs, three mates in crash
Jeremy Capper lost an arm and a leg in the crash and was in a coma for six weeks.
‘The nuns stole me’: Man’s decades-long search for birth family truths
It took 36 years to meet his parents – and is taking almost as long to get answers.
‘You’re gambling with WW3’: Trump, Zelenskyy clash at White House
Tensions rose as Trump accused Zelenskyy of disrespect and gambling with lives.
Exclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortex
Tina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.
Watch: Great white shark with rope around its tail sparks DoC rescue effort
The shark was seen in Waikato with a rope around its tail.
Urgent hearing: Judge orders halt to Tarawera pipeline works
He's troubled by both the council and the group opposed to the works.
‘Just not okay’: Instagram users flooded with violent, graphic content after glitch
Users reportedly saw drug overdoses, animal attacks and murder videos.
Empowering women through hands-on car workshops: ‘Some have never popped the bonnet’
Melissa Hannan is a mechanic on a mission to teach women basic automotive maintenance.
Tributes flow after Hollywood star Gene Hackman and wife found dead in home
'We have lost one of the true giants of the screen.'
Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home with dog
The 95-year-old star received two Oscars and two Baftas in his acting career.
Watch: Auckland driver’s wild wrong-way shortcut
Video of the bold and legally questionable manoeuvre was shared online.
$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall
Chef’s Mate had the longest odds, paying $13 in Race 8.
Labour plane: Woman gives birth on Air NZ flight
Air NZ praised crew and passengers for their quick and caring response.
‘Lost a beautiful soul’: Co-stars lead tributes to Michelle Trachtenberg
The actress was found by her mother and couldn't be revived by emergency responders.
Referendum possible; Parliament may shift to a four-year term, rather than three years
Governments could enjoy a four-year term if approved by referendum – but there's a catch.
Shopper trespassed from New World supermarket after taking photos of blocked fire exit
'I was followed through the store ... before they trespassed me at the checkout.'
Downtown Auckland brawl leaves man seriously injured, police investigating
CCTV footage is being reviewed to identify those involved.
'Moto mad little boy': Young motocross rider dies after head injury during race
A family member described him as 'a special little guy to our family'.
Drake’s Kiwi concerts in doubt after ticket sales cease online
It comes as the rapper is scheduled to have a week's break from his Australia tour.
‘Fewer thugs trying it on’: Shopper who did botched citizen’s arrest backs law change
Justice Minister to announce change making citizen's arrest easier later today.
‘Very big loss’: $40k security fails to stop ram raid on store, two arrested
Police are looking for a third person who ran off after crashing into a fence.
‘Total chaos’: Customers at Auckland’s new Pak’nSave face hour-long queues
The $100 million supermarket opened its doors at 7.30am.
‘Absolute moron’: E-scooter rider on motorway metres from high-speed traffic
The scooter travelled a short section on the motorway holding up vehicles unable to pass.
Arrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksite
It comes as an iwi group makes a last-minute legal move to stop the works.
Soul legend Roberta Flack dies at 88, leaving lasting legacy
Roberta Flack taught music at 30 before breaking into the music industry in 1968.
'Not part of NZ culture': Northern Auckland locals say crowds stripping sealife from beaches
'There are hundreds of people taking anything they can find.'
‘Deteriorated really quickly’: Dai Henwood shares cancer update
'I've obviously got some tumour activity going on in my lungs.'
‘He’s out there’: Auck residents fear more arson attacks, as footage of carport blaze emerges
Hooded, masked offender caught on video as he targets cars in Auckland's Greenlane.
'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP
A BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.
Defence Minister reveals new location of Chinese warships in Tasman Sea
Judith Collins criticised China for not warning airlines about the live-fire drills.