Using captive bolt gun to put down dogs is 'acceptable', says ministry.

The earthquake struck on the 32nd anniversary of a temblor that killed thousands.

Hurricane Maria grew into a Category 3 storm with forecasters warning it's likely to grow.

Nicole Porter, from Chile, abandons New Zealand over bad joke.

Just like Avatar, Toruk is beautiful to behold but lacking some crucial substance.

Genevieve Mora, 22, co-founded Voices for Hope and wants to remove the stigma around anxiety and other mental health disorders

Genevieve Mora is fighting back from a debilitating but little understood condition.

Cirque du Soleil has announced its brand new show called TORUK - The First Flight, based on the world of James Cameron's Avatar.

Footage of a dog being euthanised sparks debate over the use of captive bolt guns.

Social Housing has been the spotlight because of the rising numbers of homeless.

Wayne Smith talks to Tony Veitch about his remarkable tenure as assistant coach of the All Blacks

Rei covers a Scribe classic as part of Maori Language week.

Save yourself and your mates on and off the pitch - know the simple signs to easily beat life-threatening concussions

Green leader James Shaw has "no real concerns" about his party getting into Parliament.

Food delivery company Eat My Lunch is soon launching a dinner option.

The popular food delivery service Eat My Lunch from Michael Meredith is launching a new offering - Eat My Dinner.

Tony Veitch talks with Mark Watson about Israel Folou's recent views on same sex marriages

Police believe around 20 people may have died from synthetic drugs.

We put Labour's tax delay announcement under the microscope to find out what it means for voters and where it leaves National with just 9 days until the election

New Zealand's feistiest young political minds against Leighton for this standoff.

Warmer temperatures might lull Kiwis into a false sense of security while a remarkable front marches toward the country

He's made fun of her in the name of political satire - and now Paula Bennett has hit back.

There were no Powerball winners in Wednesday's Lotto draw.

The deputy Prime Minister says she's "absolutely proud" of taking single mums off welfare.

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What would you do if you won tonight's Lotto?

Find out the number that may be your key to untold wealth.

New Zealand's feistiest young political minds against Leighton for this standoff.

Peters and his party 'must be removed' as election kingmakers, says Morgan.

Is this device the benchmark of new technology?​ Sophie Ryan reports freshly after the launch at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Silicon Valley