38,000 Kiwis waiting for passports amid long delays
The new system means people should apply at least two months before they are needed.
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Play it again, Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing
Sam Neill speaks to Kurt Bayer during wine harvest at his Central Otago vineyards.
Mum of 9-year-old boy who took his own life: 'Why couldn't I have saved him?'
Sage Ross was just 9 when he took his own life. His mother still cannot fathom why.
Meet NZ's national mullet-growing champion - and he's only 10-years-old
Ted Keen has just been named the winner of Aotearoa’s Next Top Mullet.
Feijoa thief steals from preschoolers' stall but community rallies with kindness
The family was overwhelmed by an outpouring of community support.
Review: Does Succession writer Lucy Prebble's The Effect stand the test of time?
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Watch: Weapon-wielding thieves target Michael Hill jewellery store at Auckland mall
Shoppers could be seen running out of the mall in South Auckland, followed by the group.
'Snapped in half': Passenger breaks leg on seven-hour Air NZ flight
The injured tourist only had Panadol for the pain.
Bride under fire over 'rude' wedding plan for guests
The bride-to-be appeared to be taken aback by people's negative reactions to her choice.
How to know which mushrooms are safe and which ones to avoid in NZ
Following the death of a Kiwi who drank a toxic mushroom beverage, experts weigh in.
Tsunami fears after 'monstrous' volcanic eruption, thousands flee
Eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high.
‘Not fit-for-purpose’: Damning report on police's stalking risk assessment following murder
The AUT law student went to police with concerns eight weeks before she was killed.
Watch: Scary moment stranded Kiwis swim to safety in 'apocalyptic' Dubai floods
In just a matter of minutes floodwaters swamped their car.
'He's very pale': Woman uses dead 'uncle' to apply for a loan
A woman was arrested after trying to get a loan with her uncle's dead body.
Joel Cauchi's parents reveal last video call with killer son
Cauchi's parents have detailed their fears before their last contact with their son.
The ‘perfect storm’ turning teenagers into terrorists
Telegraph: A record number of British under-18s were arrested for terror offences in 2023.
'We treat our really talented people like the bro next door'
Cook Islands-Kiwi RnB singer Sam V on the American scene and more support needed here.
Dramatic images show Dubai airport underwater, heavy rain kills 18 in Oman
Heavy rain has caused chaos in the United Arab Emirates.
No kids, no buffets and no extra charges: is this the best cruise ship that's ever sailed?
But does Virgin Voyages live up to the hype?
'As long as you like': Albanese tells bollard hero he can stay in Australia
His visa expires in July and the public is calling for him to be made a citizen.
Teen arrested over terrorist church stabbing on good behaviour bond at time of attack
A teen filmed stabbing a bishop in a Sydney church has been labelled a 'terrorist'.
‘I never wanna leave this place’: SZA praises New Zealand
'I’ve never had more ppl pray for me and over me than In New Zealand.'
Joseph Ahuriri mystery: ‘Disappointing’ end to HB beach search
'I want to acknowledge the resilience of his family,'
6pm TV3 news saved - Stuff to provide hour-long weekday bulletin, 30-min weekend shows
Stuff will provide an hour-long bulletin on weekdays and a 30-minute bulletin at weekends.
Family syndicate win $30m Lotto Powerball prize: 'What? How?!'
The family syndicate only buy tickets when the jackpot is above $20m.
Climate mitigation work in Pompeii makes stunning discovery
Heavy rainfall and intense heat are threatening the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Parents of Bondi killer say son targeted women because he couldn't get girlfriend
'To you, he’s a monster but to me, he was a very sick boy.'
Home of Waikato man accused of running over teenager torched in suspected arson
The 28-year-old man appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.
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'Loving a monster': Father of Bondi mall murderer torn by son's actions
'To you, he’s a monster but to me, he was a very sick boy.'
Snap, crackle, shock! Large dead mouse spotted amongst cereal at Auckland supermarket
One customer who saw the rodent 'looked like she was going to be sick'.
Pet bonds to make renting while owning animals easier
The Government wants to make it easier for pet owners to rent.
'A cellular kind of love': Emma Heming Willis celebrates husband Bruce Willis
The actor has battled frontotemporal dementia since early 2023 with support from family.