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More rain forecast to hit the country

Sprawling low that’s delivered days of messy winter weather is likely to linger this week.

What NZ could tell us about life on Mars

Aotearoa's world-famous hot springs could help answer one of science’s biggest questions.

'Like a purple potato': Gordon Ramsay 'lucky to be alive' after horror crash

The chef urged his followers to remember the importance of wearing a helmet.

‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic decline

Scientists and biodiversity experts say Kiwis should care about falling seagull numbers.

Small town, big talk: The hunt for a man on the run with his kids

Resident’s heartfelt message for missing kids' mum after she showed him photo of trio.

Dissolving the dead: Push to legalise liquification of corpses in NZ

Water cremation could be coming to New Zealand.

24 days in hell: Blowtorch-wielding kidnappers wanted cryptocurrency password

The victim was forced to dig what was supposedly her grave at a remote Far North property.

Man charged with baby Mustafa Ali's murder appears in court, name suppressed

The man will next appear in the High Court at Hamilton in July.

Why staying on a Peruvian potato farm could be the best holiday you've ever had

Peru gave the world cocaine, chocolate and the humble spud.

'I feel like a stalker': Drunk principal fell off chair during meeting, had affair with teacher aide

She also reduced teachers to tears with the aggressive way she ran her school.

Police checkpoints set up around Marokopa as Tom Phillips search intensifies

The new police activity comes after a $80,000 reward was offered for information.

‘NZ loses lustre’ as Kiwi departures hit new record and total net migration rate eases

The immigration boom continues to subside, with fewer arrivals and more departures

Bolivia released 'buzzy' new beer – but does the world want it?

Bolivia has been trying to destigmatise the plant, which is used to make cocaine.

Bridgerton star praised for reaction to 'insulting' comment

A comment was made to the star seemingly referring to her character's sex scene.

'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACC

In 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.

Revealed: Eye surgeon jailed for attempted murder was dating district court judge

The judge can finally be named today after a year-long suppression fight.

Watch: Orca in Napier harbour provide 'spectacular wildlife-watching'

Orca can sometimes be spotted in the harbour much to the excitement of witnesses.

Truancy stats: Parents may be taking kids for long weekends hunting and skiing, principal says

Attendance of students is worse on either side of a weekend, statistics show.