'Holy cow!': Kiwis around NZ react to strong quake
The quake sent pets running for cover and toppled artwork off the walls.
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Seeya, sunshine: Rain on way as high heads east
Our good run of weather had to come to an end.
Watch: Loggerhead Abby stars on World Turtle Day
She's lost a flipper, but the future's still looking bright for Abby.
Drug ring lost $250,000 in burglary, then got raided by police
Gang had high hopes for Sarah Megan Gambirazzi's Haumoana home. But cops were watching.
Great silence on sex attacks: 'Nothing for NZ to be proud of'
"All of us really need to be protected and that's a way we can protect each other."
Man dies after being shot by police near New Plymouth
The man was shot and died at the scene.
Desert Rd homicide: Duo appear in court, detectives expect to make more arrests
Although the remains are yet to be formally identified, police believe it is Ricky Wang.
North Island skifields to open for July school holidays
Good news for snow lovers - the North Island ski areas plan to open this year.
Focus: What happens at a museum during lockdown
Focus: What happens behind closed doors at the Auckland War Memorial Museum during the Covid-19 lockdown. Video / Dean Purcell
Paraparaumu to Auckland service resumes
Air Chathams will resume its Kāpiti-Auckland service on May 24 with a reduced schedule.
Two hospitalised: Police investigate 'serious assault' in Auckland
Two taken to hospital after "serious assault" on Auckland's North Shore
No exceptions: PM, Clarke Gayford turned away after cafe limit reached
The cafe had reached its level-2 limit, but then came a twist...
Body of man with reported gang links found in Wellington bay
Police are on the hunt for clues after Joseph Nansen's body was found in only underwear.
'I try to motivate people': Disabled gamer No Hands NZ
A Kiwi with no fingers has become an online gaming sensation.
Kapiti Olive Oil good as gold in New York
After winning nationally, Kapiti Olive Oils win gold on international stage.
Shorter showers, no hoses: Restrictions as Auckland runs dry, $20k fine for rule breaks
Showers expected but not enough to bring relief to city's water shortage.
Crown appeals child killer Benny Haerewa's sentence
Offender could "explode" if he didn't get what he wanted, prosecutor says.
Police identify body found in Evans Bay inlet, Wellington
Divers at the site of the recovery have today found a number of items.
Busier roads in level 2 sparks warning
After speeding continued during lockdown, police want to remind motorists to slow down.
'We've been through enough': New blow for family who won court battle to see dying dad
'We feel like we have been through enough already.'
Doubts raised over esport contest prize money
The growing scene of esports in New Zealand has been plagued by controversy.
More than 1400 in Hawke's Bay apply for unemployment benefit in a month
744 more people jobless in Hastings during peak picking shows "true impact" of lockdown.
Kiwi mum's heartbreak of losing her 'one in a million' baby in lockdown
A mother says protocols could have been different, to allow her family to meet the baby.
'Just another hurdle': Tree removal near Napier caused Vodafone outage
Customers and businesses across Hawke's Bay were left without landline and mobile service.
How thieves helped themselves to nearly 100 rental cars in days-long heist
Top cop: Large number arrested and more likely.
Chester the bear stealing hearts in Wellington
A Wellington couple have gone the extra mile with a teddy bear during lockdown.
Close to freezing: Icy snap hits North Island
Parts of the North Island dropped to the low single digits overnight.
Inter-regional travel bans could prevent ski fields from opening
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is 'pushing really, really strongly' for the ski fields to open.
Weather: Brollies in the north, beanies in the south
Scattered showers this afternoon for the North Island.
Wild weather surges north as wind gusts of over 100km/h batter centres
Wind, rain and mild temperatures today but frosty change coming.
Parked cars take over footpaths at Muriwai Beach
"Inconsiderate" parking at popular beach more reminiscent of peak summer scenes.
Stranded tourists thank locals for support
'We've returned to Germany safe and sound and we wanted to thank you cordially'.