Opening a bottle a 'big achievement', say two White Island survivors
The couple must wear gaiters, sunglasses and protective clothing when out walking.
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Auckland plans to cull animal shelters. Fears more dogs could be put down
Auckland Council has proposed closing one of its three dog shelters, plus Waiheke.
Beverly Bouma's killer tells girlfriend: 'I'm gonna kill you'
He was 16 when he was involved in Beverly Bouma's death in 1998. Now he's back in jail.
Your weather: Brrrrr, cold start but fine skies set for rugby
Much of the Central North Island and South Island woke to frosts this morning.
'Purge blatant reminders of colonial invasion': Call to change Hamilton's name
Cheers as statue taken away from Civic Square.
Chief fire officer accused of sexual assault
Sexual assault allegation against chief fire officer, who remains in the job.
Zoo reassures public baby tarantulas are secure
They are starting to shed their exoskeletons, revealing a fuzzy new one underneath.
Fewer allowed on Mt Ruapehu slopes this season
North Island skifields opening this year at reduced capacity, RAL expect a loss.
Human remains on Desert Rd: Man admits being an accessory to murder
Operation Quattro was an investigation into the alleged murder of Bao Chang Wang
Dig out the winter woollies: Monster cold snap on its way
Fine and sunny skies will darken from Thursday, with plummeting temperatures expected.
Transmission Gully: 167 breaches, unconsented activities, incidents
'Astonishing' breaches raise questions over whether the environment is taken seriously.
Tragedy during kids' visit to grandparents: Man desperately tried to save trio in pond
Children were at their grandparents' farm when the farm vehicle went into the pond.
Weather: Cold, but mainly fine weather ahead - thanks to a big high
Drier than average weather means Auckland could miss out on much-needed rain.
Farm pond tragedy: Son-in-law tried desperately to save woman and her 2 grandchildren
Children were at their grandparents' farm when the farm vehicle went into the pond.
Farm pond tragedy: 3 dead in submerged car, man in hospital
An elderly man has been airlifted to Whanganui Hospital.
Body of missing woman found in Hunua Ranges
Elicia Hughes-Sutherland, 25, was last seen on Tuesday, May 19.
'Avoid travel': Black ice warnings as snow, severe frosts hit South
Parts of the South Island are "in the freezer".
Expat bring his national cuisine to Whanganui
Banh Mi Craft will be opening its doors on June 15
Desert Rd homicide: Duo deny murdering Ricky Wang
Four men have been charged over the alleged murder of missing man Ricky Wang.
Two stricken ships, one leaking diesel fuel, in the Coromandel Peninsula
Commercial liner and yacht in trouble in two separate incidents.
Travel boom as Kiwis escape for long weekend
It's the first holiday weekend since New Zealand moved to alert level 2 - and we're off.
Honour a reflection of team success, says new dame
Karen Poutasi has been appointed a dame companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
More shaking: Magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Levin
It comes after a 4.7 magnitude quake struck late on Saturday night in the same region.
'People may be unprepared': Power cuts, flood warnings for upper North Island
Heavy rain, severe gales have the upper North Island in the firing line.
Covid-19 latest: Testing centres closing, no new cases as elimination looms
Kiwis are out and about, with only one remaining active case in the country.
Police warn of traffic delays after two people seriously injured in Karangahake Gorge crash
Holiday-makers have been told to avoid the area.
Busy roads, heavy rain and flood warnings: Warning for holidaymakers
Northland and Coromandel set for the heaviest falls; motorists urged to take care.
Police concern grows for missing woman Elicia Hughes-Sutherland
"Elicia's family are extremely worried ..."
'Blood everywhere': 80 sheep dead after dog attack in rural Hawke's Bay
Another 25 were injured in the attack at a Fernhill property.
'He will be alone in this world': Killer's actions claimed two lives
Two people who truly loved each other have lost their lives.
Transmission Gully: 'Stuck cleaning up expensive legal mess'
Julie Anne Genter wades in as tensions between NZTA and contractor reach boiling point.
Lockdown had silver lining for dialysis patient
Working from home meant Janine could work while receiving treatment at the same time.
Former trustee of Far North Māori fund Stephen Henare's appeal fails
Stephen Henare used the Trust money to fund his gambling and expensive luxuries.
Ill-prepared tourist froze to death on Alpine Crossing
Civil engineer lost his life after being separated from the others on alpine crossing.