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Court a 'sad occasion' for woman pleading to crash that killed sister
The group had travelled to Wānaka that morning for a day of sightseeing.

Mass poisoning: Kiwi shares own close call with poisoned alcohol
Sacha Harwood believes she's lucky to be alive after a previous potential poisoning.

Why is the Philippines still undiscovered by Kiwis?
Now is the perfect time to visit the tropical island paradise of Boracay.

It's now easier for Kiwis to fly to the Philippines thanks to Qantas
Manila here we come as new service swings into action.

Ex-Disney artist charged with complicity in child abuse ring
A Disney artist faces charges of complicity in human trafficking and child abuse.

Father dies hours after being sent home by Westport hospital
Woman whose husband's death is being reviewed by Te Whatu Ora says she has heard nothing.

ELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amount
Receivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.

Fonterra proposes job cuts, outsourcing labour from overseas
The dairy giant is proposing job cuts at its Waikato headquarters.

Would you base your next holiday around this pungent, spiky fruit?
Don't knock it til you've tried it.

'The time is now': NZ’s second ever Filipino MP makes maiden speech
'We are here in the halls of power writing the laws,' he says amid tribute to migrants.

How Luxon sees the world: The global events that shaped the PM
Christopher Luxon's American political hero might surprise you.

Luxon advances 'very big reset' on foreign policy with SE Asia trip
Global issues such as Middle East conflict did not overshadow SE Asia mission, says Luxon.

Luxon concerned about ‘unsafe’ South China Sea activity amid new US-Philippines war games
The PM has landed in the Philippines after a quick visit to Thailand's capital Bangkok.

Audrey Young: Luxon’s Philippines visit follows years of neglect, but the PM and his daughter know it well
OPINION: The Philippines is a central part of the US 'lattice' response to China.

Christopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspace
The Prime Minister begins his Southeast Asia trip, including Thailand and the Philippines.

'I’m an extrovert, I’m relational and I know the markets well:' Luxon on his foreign foray
PM's next steps in a push to lift the intensity of NZ's relationships.

Luxon speaks to media ahead of Southeast Asia trip; NZ is "open for business"
This will be his last address to media before his trip.

ELE group collapse: Deloitte receiver pays 844 sacked ELE workers $1.25m
Payment so far is only 35c in the dollar. Deloitte plans a further distribution soon.

'Cruel and cold-hearted': Mum faces family split after INZ questions legitimacy of marriage
Charity Valdez faces deportation after being refused an interim visa.

Watch: What famous Old El Paso girl looks like now
Many fans haven't seen her for 18 years. Now she's made a stunning return.