‘Very aggressive’ leopard seal cruises Wellington beach, DoC warns people to stay away
The Department of Conservation is fielding 12 calls a week about seal visits.
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National announces plan for beneficiaries; Greens attack traffic light system
Beneficiaries will also have to reapply every six months, rather than once a year.
‘It’s never too late’: Kiwi who learned to read and write in his late 50s becomes an author
A desire to read to his grandchildren inspired him to admit he was illiterate.
First photos show fishing boat run aground spilling oil near rare penguins
The vessel was carrying 10,000L of diesel and 400L of hydraulic oil.
'Your theatrics get you nowhere': Ex-Insta model back in court
Hannah Pierson said she tried to get help but was 'unheard and misunderstood'.
What's stopping the NRL from checking forward passes
NRL’s head of football Graham Annesley said costs were a prohibiting factor.
'Footgate': Richie and Gemma McCaw's bizarre flight experience
The family received an unwanted intrusion on their flight to France.
From 15-year-old high school drop out to business owner with a $60k side hustle
She decided that school wasn't her only path to success
Luxon will pick up the phone to Winston Peters - if he really needs to
Luxon ends months of refusing to say if he will rule Winston Peters in or out.
Heroic rescue bid: Strangers come together, pull man from burning car
With just seconds to spare, they worked together to pull him from the vehicle.
'Never hurt a fly': Family dog mistakenly destroyed
'You were never just a dog to us, you were and will forever be our family.'
Names of dead children found in suitcases revealed for first time
South Korean mother Hakyung Lee, 42, was charged with two counts of murder in July.
Steve Price reveals private struggle after sudden death of his dad
Former Warriors great Steve Price suffered a tragic loss last year.
'We have touchdown': Nasa’s first asteroid samples land on Earth after seven-year journey
The samples are a staggering 4.5 billion years old.
'I apologise': Israel Adesanya in court on drink driving charge
The UFC superstar arrived at court supported by an entourage.
Dramatic high-seas rescue witnessed by 2000 Kiwi cruise passengers
The Explorer was en route from Auckland to Fiji when it responded to the distress call.
'Like living in the Antarctic' - Shantytown exploitation exposed in Auckland backyard
Auckland Council said the structures migrants had been living for years were unlikely safe
Helping you save money - grower sells kumara for $5 a kg
A Far North grower sells kumara for $5/kg when its $14 at supermarkets. How does he do it?
Plastic in paradise: What scientists discovered in ‘pristine’ NZ marine reserve
Scientists dismayed to find microplastics building up deep in pristine NZ marine reserve.
Ireland beat South Africa in titanic Rugby World Cup clash
The Irish have asserted themselves as World Cup favourites.
'Immense relief': Major update in mushroom poisoning case
The development could represent a breakthrough for investigators.
'Absolute howler': The forward pass that robbed the Warriors
Of course a referee call went against the Warriors... again.
Diamond in the mail: Gifted stone helps families of sick kids
Reminiscent of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants - but with a more important job.
Pregnant fiancées: ‘We’re having each other’s baby!’
The pair are thrilled to be experiencing this double blessing together.
Wellington battered by heavy rain, state of emergency lifted for Queenstown and Southland
Significant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.
'Unprovoked attack': US cops reveal details of Kiwi TikTok star's attempted murder
The Invercargill native is likely to be deported after his lengthy sentence.
'Significant, widespread impact': Damaging weather front looms for North Island
Significant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.
Her smear tests were misread. She now has Stage 4 cancer
Pippa's slides were misread in 2017 and 2020, allowing cancer to develop undetected.
‘Cursed’ Cook Islands hotel to start receiving guests soon
Vaima’anga’s abandoned hotel in the south of Rarotonga is being renovated.
Bridge too far: Teen daredevil rescued after stunt leaves him dangling
He became stuck on his rope under the highest bridge in California.
Live: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underway
Landslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.
Twizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rain
Chief says fire 'very difficult to fight'.
Weather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergency
Roads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.
Twizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rain
Fire chief says: 'We're in for a hell of a time'.