‘I try my hardest’: Teen makes history for his family as first to attend university
He received a First Foundation scholarship for Otago University.
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Mexican ‘tourist’ busted with $360k in cash and almost 14kg of meth
Man on three-month visa now faces years in NZ prison. The Crown has also taken his cash.
‘Formal warning’: Govt orders influencers to stop promoting gambling
Online casinos have enjoyed a surge in promotion online.
‘Nearly called an ambulance’: Mum describes horror symptoms amid crypto outbreak
The Lower Hutt woman said her husband looked like he was having a seizure.
Watch: Thousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beach
Environment Canterbury said the deaths were due to poorly timed migration.
Watch: Dua Lipa shocks Auckland fans with Neil Finn duet
Review: The pop star performed one of her 'favourite songs' with a true Kiwi icon.
‘Grab your warmest jacket’: Temps to plummet in south as heavy rain lifts in north
Dunedin experienced its highest temperature of the year on Friday.
Cocolicious: The iconic Auckland food stall that makes $30,000 in four days
Vai and Maka Vimahi started selling island food at the Polyfest to help their family.
Starting uni at the age of 9? One young Kiwi has his eyes on the prize
Raymond Hsu, 9, passed the SAT test - and is now aiming for university entrance.
Hitting penguins where it hurts: Trump’s tariffs target remote island
Penguin memes went viral after Trump targeted their island with tariffs.
‘Alarming concerns’: Seymour defends Treaty bill amid overwhelming opposition
The public submissions were overwhelmingly opposed.
‘Grotesque violation’: ‘Depraved’ predator secretly filmed 22 females using spy cameras
‘I couldn’t see the monster standing in front of me.’
How author Vanya Insull built an ‘empire’ from posting recipes online
She is going on a book tour to celebrate the release of her third cookbook.
Tariffs explained - who pays? Will they cost NZ consumers?
Liam Dann answers some of the big tariff questions after today's announcement.
Moa mystery: Footprints discovered at South Head likely a million years old
Scientists have revealed more about mysterious moa tracks found on a fallen slab of rock.
Surprise! Graham Norton holds wine tasting in Auckland supermarket
The television host made the stop while touring a show in New Zealand.
Te Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meeting
The party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
Tropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regions
Some parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said.
'Significant failings': Health NZ apologises after 11yo injected twice in mistaken identity case
'This particular case cannot happen again,' said a health boss.
Watch: Timelapse video reveals NZ’s tallest mural on side of building
Jacob Yikes used 250 litres of paint and 200 spray cans for the 55m mural.
‘The best comedy scene in the world’: Inside the state of NZ comedy
Hayley Sproull, Rhys Mathewson and Pax Assadi join Billy T' Billy to discuss comedy.
Survivor pulled from rubble after 90 hours trapped as Myanmar quake toll hits 2700
The earthquake in Myanmar has killed at least 2719 people, with 441 still missing.
Why more than half of Kiwis regret their career choice
New Zealand workers also expect to delay retirement amid cost of living pressures.
‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over haka
The party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
'Difficult time': Police name Uber driver killed in Wellington motorway crash
The 72-year-old died at the scene of the two-car smash.
Barge capsizes in Tauranga Harbour, 10l diesel spill contained
About 10 litres of diesel spilled; absorbent booms are in place.
Don’t be fooled: 10 April Fool’s pranks you may have fallen for
It's the first of the month, keep your wits about you.
Why this week’s rain won’t be enough to end NZ drought
Auckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.
Prince Andrew accuser claims she has ‘four days to live’
One of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims says she has kidney failure after being hit by a bus.
Luxon calls Green MP Doyle’s social media language ‘inappropriate’, threats of violence ‘unacceptable’
Chlöe Swarbrick said there were 'real world threats' against the MP and their whānau.
Under-fire Green MP plays anti-police anthems at festival
Songs included Killing in the Name and Sound of da Police.
Watch: Shocking moment Red Cross car veers into traffic in wild overtaking attempt
The staff member was immediately stood down from driving Red Cross vehicles.
'You are now okay': Kiwi hotel manager in Bangkok praised for calm response after earthquake
'I’m from New Zealand, I have been through this many times.'