'It was like a prison': Hawke's Bay man was trapped in China
Peter Morgan spent five weeks in isolation in a Chinese factory.
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As summer officially bids goodbye, the heatwave continues to stay
There's a chance of rain sprinkling the country, but not where it's needed the most.
Doing it tough: Dairy farmers dealing with drought
Dairy farmers say the drought is the worst they have ever seen.
Hospital's fatal mistake costs gang member's life
He had critical injuries after being shot twice. But that wasn't what killed him.
Miracle steps: Mum's joy at sick three-year-old's 'glimmer of hope'
"It makes you believe that anything is possible if you just fight for it."
Person dies as car and truck collide
Fire and Emergency NZ working to free person trapped in the serious SH4 crash at Manunui.
Road rage attacker driven by 'racial hatred'
Fraser Milne received a 'manifestly inadequate' jail term, Crown law has argued.
Six60 concert: What you need to know about Auckland's massive gig
The Kiwi hitmakers' concert has sold out.
Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of North Island
Farmers hope wet weather will stick around to help soften drought-stricken ground.
Pasifika Festival 2020 to go ahead despite coronavirus concerns
A minute's silence will be observed at festival on anniversary of Christchurch attacks.
Kiwi's spark heated debate on who would win a war between the North and South Island
One, two, three, four the people declare an inter-island war.
Iwi gift name to Kāpiti's new $12m arts centre
The name was revealed and gifted at a blessing ceremony on Saturday.
Weather: Big dry continues despite early raindrops
Auckland's set to extend its record-breaking dry spell today.
Love of art leads former cook on journey to museum studies
Kris Lott found a new career path through an introductory course at UCOL Whanganui.
The Performance Arcade: A place for interactive art
Disaster Karaoke and NZ Postcards to NZ, art by Kāpiti artists will feature in Wellington.
Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine
Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.
Drowning tragedy: Boy dies at Karioitahi Beach
A boy has been identified as the person who drowned at Karioitahi Beach yesterday.
Patient in Hawke's Bay Hospital ward 'oven' with no air con
DHB receives heat-related complaints, but doesn't condone personal fans being brought in.
Damian McKenzie returns for Crusaders clash
Damian McKenzie is in the Chiefs squad to face the Crusaders this Saturday.
Firefighters battling house, scrub blaze in Kopu, Coromandel
A chopper and 10 fire trucks are attending.
Campervan quarantine: Inside Kiwi Wuhan evacuees' military base
Chicken, noodles, vegetables and fruit were part of a "delicious" lunch served.
One dead in crash after car hits wall at speed
The body of the deceased driver remains trapped in the car.
Free bikes encourage kids to ride to school
The Ōtaki Bike Space have given away free bikes encouraging children to bike to school.
Comment: Wind or quake? Wellington's bummer summer
Wellington's summer weather really feels like more of a rip off than usual.
Passenger dies on Ovation of the Seas cruise ship
The ship involved in the White Island eruptions has been linked to another tragedy.
Heatwave: North Island hotspot hits scorching 40C today
It's getting hot out there: Te Karaka near Gisborne reaches a sweltering 40C.
Stoked goats' eye-catching beach day
Goats Steve and DJ joined beach-goers in the sunshine at popular beach.
Critically injured child in Starship
Police called to an address in Hastings, inquiry into how child was injured is ongoing.
Hot stuff: More heat on the way after whopping 38.2C in Gisborne
Yesterday, Gisborne topped the charts at a whopping 38.2C, its hottest day since 1940.
Hutt hospital maternity: Babies born with brain damage after 'poor care'
One baby died and another suffered a brain injury.
New fault system sheds light on East Coast's tsunami risk
Scientists have shed more light on a newly identified fault system north of Gisborne.
Horror weekend on our roads: 5 dead in 4 crashes
Provisional numbers show 353 people died in 301 crashes last year.