Father-of-five deported to NZ: 'I always said I would never disown my kids like my dad did with me'
NZ-born man pleaded with authorities to let him stay in Australia.
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Police reveal details of Upper Hutt assault, victim with life-threatening injuries
The man has life-threatening injuries following a serious assault on Saturday.
Live: Person in 20s one of 9 Covid deaths today - 14,463 cases, 1000 people hospitalised
The person in their 20s who died was NZ's second youngest Covid-related death.
French owners of Cafe Tennyson and Bistro receive community backing
French couple receives overwhelming support from Hawke's Bay community.
Auckland flooding: Four Countdown supermarkets forced to close
Countdowns in Milford, Pt Chevalier, Glenfield and Pukekohe had closed this morning.
'Now I don't know my ABC' report exposes crisis among youth in literacy
Nearly one in five 15-year-olds are not meeting the lowest benchmark for reading.
What's driving the violent clashes between Killer Beez and Tribesmen in NZ town?
Claims children as young as 11 are being lured into gangs by their supposed glamour.
Northland student Maisie Panoho to judge Dyson Award, one year after winning the competition
2021 James Dyson Award winner, Northland student Maisie Panoho is a judge this year
'I went to Wellington because I'm sick of not feeling heard': Why midwife went to Parliament protest
More than two weeks on, a realtor, midwife and project manager open up.
Man and dog towed to safety after yacht trapped under Waitangi bridge
The dog was distressed but managed to keep out of the way of rescue efforts.
Woman filmed and followed men shortly before they were attacked - one critically hurt
The two victims had called police earlier, concerned about a woman who was following them.
Watch: Milk tanker blocked by group of drivers - milk released, floods on to road
A young woman was reportedly injured as she tried to protect the tanker driver.
Man shot by police in Invercargill remains in serious condition
The man was shot by police yesterday after presenting a weapon to officers on SH1.
Six injured in serious road crashes across North Island
Several other people were hospitalised after road incidents around the North Island.
'Certainly aren't in the all-clear': NZ never more at risk of catching Covid - expert
Half of those who will be infected with Covid-19 are yet to catch it, warns top expert.
University rapist: He held a pillow over her head after she confronted him; he's been allowed to keep studying
The man has admitted on a recording that the assaults were "technically rape".
Are students safe? Sexual violence, bullying and harassment at top unis
Sexual harassment agencies have called for an independent body to be created.
Lotto riches: Eight win division 1 but Powerball jackpots to $25 million
Eight players share Division One, winning $125,000 each.
$75k of taxpayer dollars for artwork promoting anti-vax messages
But artist says: 'A mass narrative must always be questioned and debated.'
Controversial Waiwera hotpools owner dead - Russian oligarch a victim of Covid
He received significant publicity over a failed refurbishment of Waiwera Thermal Resort.
Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick tests positive for Covid
She tested positive after "gnarly symptoms" started and urges others to "get boosted".
Ardern conveys NZ support in call with Ukrainian PM
Ardern reiterated NZ's unequivocal condemnation of Russia's aggression.
'I'll never forget this': Tami Neilson's incredible duet with Willie Nelson
The NZ-based country and soul singer called the moment "beyond her wildest dreams".
Police investigating after flasher frightens young woman at Auckland beach
At one point the naked man brazenly walked towards a young woman on deserted beach.
Suburban warfare: Rise of the ram raiders - struggling businesses targeted in brazen attacks
What are the police doing about ram raids and how can business owners protect themselves?
Thousands of Covid-hit Kiwis seeking welfare support every day
Ninety per cent of people are contacted within 24 hours, according to the ministry.
$250k Bitcoin heist: Thieving worker named despite death threat fears
Details of the 'extraordinary case' can be revealed for the first time.
Watch: Waikato Expressway gang attack - video shows sprawling motorbike convoy
The video shows the long line of motorbikes following the red ute.
Covid-19: Hospitals put most care on hold, staffing issues dire
Nurse says incentive payment has not fixed Auckland's dire hospital staffing shortage.
Bluebird Foods names new general manager
Potato chips manufacturer Bluebird Foods has appointed a new general manager.
Celebrity couple's new farm gate store
Celebrity chef Nadia Lim and her husband open store in Arrowtown.
Northland couple converts Slovakia barns into refugee shelters
The Kaitāia couple will open the doors to fleeing Ukrainians.
14 years of torture: Wife's murder at hands of jealous, angry husband
Coroner calls for more awareness of domestic violence after Papatoetoe murder-suicide.