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PM Jacinda Ardern tests positive for Covid
The PM has been in isolation since Sunday, May 8.
Auckland stabbing: Man seriously injured in late-night incident
A man is due to appear in court on raft of charges after stabbing in New Lynn.
'I don't want to die. But I need help': Revealed - NZ's broken mental health services
Kiwis are paying the price for a deficient mental health system.
Watch: 'We knew the cost' - Gloriavale member on why his family had to leave
Zion Pilgrim left the Gloriavale community with his family in 2020.
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
'A nano-second': Elderly driver sentenced after motorcyclist killed
Shane Harnett died in the crash on the intersection of Marsden Point Rd and SH1.
'It's going crazy': Punters flock to view $750,000 collection for auction at $1 reserve
The auction of classic cars and motorbikes started today, drawing huge attention.
Son wrestled with schizophrenia and drugs before fatal shootings
Daniel Raines fatally shot his stepfather Garry before killing himself in September 2017.
Queen reveals NZ silver fern brooch among jaw-dropping jewels
Special Kiwi piece of mysterious origin has been resurfaced by the Queen for her jubilee.
Police investigating disappearance of Northland mum
Gaelene Bright, 69, was last seen in south Hokianga on May 1.
Watch: Moana Maniapoto's tribute to one of Māoridom's greatest thinkers
A new film reveals the real Moana Jackson - radical pioneer, rugby coach and neat freak.
Tribesmen MC gang associate admits 'logistics' role in meth dealing operation
His jobs included counting $10,000 bundles of cash and booking travel.
Ministry defends exemption process after ICU nurse goes unpaid
Carlos Molina waited eight weeks, with no income, for a medical exemption.
This is the world's best hotel in 2022 according to Tripadvisor
Plus, the world's most romantic hotel and best family hotel.
Exclusive: Future Ukrainian ambassador to visit next month
The man who will soon be Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand will arrive next month.
Man who murdered pregnant partner appeals against conviction
Jayson Poihipi said his lawyer told him not to give evidence at trial.
Driver who fired shots during police chase 'a changed man' in tearful court appearance
Northland man has been jailed for firing a gun in the air during a police pursuit.
Hamish Clark: Christchurch Stadium - We can't stop now, build it no matter what the cost
It will be money well spent and a real asset for Christchurch.
Volunteer exodus due to vax mandate leaves stretched firefighters 'in despair'
FENZ says 10 Northland volunteers have quit. Firefighters say the number is much higher.
Whiti Hereaka takes top prize at Ockhams
Kurangaituku reimagines the story of Hatupatu from the view of the "monstrous" Birdwoman.
Watch: Who will win the Ockham Book Awards tonight?
The most hyped category is fiction, with a $60,000 prize up for grabs.
'Unburden yourself': Police appeal in hit-and-run death
Police believe the driver knows they hit someone, and are asking them to come forward.
Fatal attack on miniature poodle claimed to be 'accident'
The dog would have suffered severely before dying, the judge said.
Ian MacRae Field opens as one of Hawke's Bay's greatest opens up on darkest day
All Blacks great on tough times in black jersey and latest honour for his legacy.
Analysis: A deal for Kim Dotcom - how the Megaupload case ends
David Fisher has covered the case from the beginning and asks: Will Kim Dotcom cut a deal?
'Varied and complex' factors behind recent wave of youth crime in Auckland – police
It comes after a weekend of mayhem saw 11-year-olds driving stolen cars.
Whangārei man sentenced to preventive detention for attack on his partner
Tawhai spent much of his adulthood in custody but did little to address his offending.
Marquee match-up: North Canterbury to host U19 basketball nationals
Tournament will be first time NCBA hosts nationals.
John MacDonald: Memo to council - 'Please don't press pause on stadium'
$50 million budget blowout revealed as costs continue to rise.
Megaupload duo cut deal: Now only Dotcom faces US extradition
Ten years on, there is a significant turning point in the Megaupload saga.
Demio bandits: Children as young as 10 behind spate of car thefts
Nineteen Mazda Demios stolen in one city - in just one weekend.