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What a way to start 2020! Aucklander wins $1m in Lotto
A lucky Lotto punter in the City of Sails has won $1 million tonight.
Happy New Year! NZ and the world party to welcome 2020
Authorities have reported a mostly well behaved night welcoming the New Year.
Last party of the decade: NZ's holiday hotspots this New Year's Eve
Thousands of people have flocked to holiday hotspots across New Zealand.
Best of 2019: Local Focus: Another vintage weekend
Vintage cars, vintage sunglasses, vintage everything. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Stories of the decade: Change was in the air
Air New Zealand announced it couldn't continue providing a Whanganui-Auckland service.
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day set to see best temps this week
Get beach ready - more fine and sunny days expected this week.
Young neighbour helps 93-year-old escape burning house
The devastated resident said the fire happened in seconds.
One dead in SH3 crash as holiday road toll climbs
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Happy New Year: Brighter weather on way for NZ by New Year's Eve
It'll be a sweet start to 2020.
Summer holiday road trip detours - 59 amazing things to do in the North Island
A selection of great places to visit this summer.
The great Kiwi summer weather fail: Unsettled month continues
Tis the season for endless fronts.
Raymond Karl Neilson died in the 'burning lounge'
The circumstances of Neilson's death have not been released.
White Island eruption: Painstaking identification process before bodies can be moved
GRAPHIC WARNING: Former cop explains process in detail and why it can't be rushed.
Wild weather: Thunderstorms, gale-force winds on the way
There are several severe weather watches and warnings in place for the day.
Slain police officer's nephew graduates from police college
Dan Snee, nephew of Len Snee, will be posted to Eastern District.
'Could get out of hand': Napier council stops providing free replacement recycling bins
Replacing recycling crates will cost residents after council decision.
What summer? Wind, rain and thunderstorms on way
Put the jandals and sun umbrellas away for now, NZ.
Get a bird's-eye view of mega-motorway build
A lot has been completed, but there's a lot more to do. We take to the air for a look.
Outlook rosy down on the farm
Stock prices hold despite lack of support from banks and threat of potential regulations.
White Island eruption: Pilots 'saved the day' going into active volcano
Pilot John Funnell knows a thing or two about rescue operations.
Two Kiwi medics' devastating decision to call off search
Pair were on the island for between 30 and 40 minutes before making heartbreaking call.
'Nothing less than a hero': Skipper risked life to save others
Details emerged of how Paul Kingi put his own life in danger to save others.
White Island eruption resounds around the world
News organisations break into local coverage to share the terrible events in NZ.
'Eerie mood' aboard stranded cruise ship following eruption
Passengers describe the 'solemn' atmosphere inside the Ovation of the Seas cruise liner.
United: We want the port, say Northland's elected leaders
Kaipara mayor Jason Smith: "There is nothing stronger than an idea whose time has come."
The Advocate says: The North must fight for Auckland's port
The Advocate says Northland must fight to take Auckland's port.
Weather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nation
After the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.
Lower North Island trains services 'packed like sardines'
MPs, ministers and mayors have received a tin of sardines in the mail to make the point.