Auckland youngsters have been short-tracked to early Christmas celebrations aboard the North Pole Express.

Christmas-crazy Aucklanders were treated to an early Christmas experience on the train.

Pacific Island nations worst affected by diabetes and related blindness.

A dramatic increase in diabetes in the Pacific is causing amputations and blindness.

National Party confirms support of MP accused of bullying her staff.

Kids are leading the waste-free way with worm farms, vege gardens and litter-less lunches.

On New Years Eve 1998, the 15 year old went out to work her dog along the riverbank. She never came home.

A rookie actor is set to play Jonah Lomu in a mini-series on the rugby star.

Mum of three, Abbey Ellis, talks about zero waste lunch boxes.

If you're flying on any of these 10 days, be prepared.

EDITORIAL: The inquiry into bullying at Parliament needs to give examples.

Abortion is now back in the spotlight.

Students share their experiences with NCEA and views on Internal and External exams.

COMMENT: Will the review of bullying behaviour have the teeth to bring about change?

Barbara Hill and Erena-Lee Lagas talk about their experience with abortion and how it's affected them.

COMMENT: There'll be plenty to talk about when Jacinda Ardern finally gets to Beijing.

In-depth analysis reveals major changes in 10 years of NCEA data.

Air New Zealand's Chicago service puts the airline deep into the US heartland.

Around 80 to 90 pilot whales have stranded at the Chatham Islands.

The self-styled daredevil who destroyed a $300,000 sculpture on Wellington's waterfront has pleaded guilty to intentional damage.

A 6-year-old boy missing in South Auckland for more than 15 hours has been found safe and well after a spending the night at a mate's place.

Hunter Macdonald pleaded guilty today to breaking the Len Lye sculpture on the waterfront.

Kiwis are paying more than double the Aussie price for an emergency garage door opener.

Walter Everitt found safe and well after a night away from home.

25 trials for a car-free central city.

Decision has wide reaching implications for this country.

Decline in funding leads organisation to propose a total restructure.

Airline says non-stop flights to the Windy City are an important part of its US growth.

Over a five and half month period Allan Darlow's eyesight was deteriorating rapidly. In that time he had seen his doctor and optometrist at least five times before he was able to get an appointment with a DHB ophthalmologist - by which time he was "essentially blind."