Lewis Pass reopens, but Hurunui fire still burning
Several houses on SH7 were evacuated as fire crews battled the blaze.
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A team of Kiwi scientists is pushing the boundaries of regenerative medicine.
400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concerns
DoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.
Griffin’s new Chocolate Sultana Pastie – an ‘amorphous lump’ or ‘a fresh take’?
Obsolete equipment forced Griffin's to change the recipe for the enduring biscuit.
Man’s body found in water off West Coast
Police say they are not treating the death as suspicious at this time.
Watch: Auckland hosts Manu World Champs qualifiers, 7m platform erected in Viaduct
Over 1000 competitors have taken the plunge, with 90 securing their place in the final.
Large bushfire in North Canterbury, nine helicopters responding, homes evacuated
State Highway 7 is closed near Hope River Bridge because of the blaze.
‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noise
Thirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.
When Harry met Richie: Prince and All Black great bond at Invictus Games
Richie McCaw has been a supporter of the Invictus Games for years.
Auckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard case
The witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.
'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire
'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'
Christchurch teenage couple buy their first house - aged 19
The youngsters have saved their way onto the property ladder.
‘Finally they have got him’: Lambo driver charged, car seized after fed-up locals complain to cops
The Queenstown man has been charged over his driving and will appear in court this month.
Speed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from police
The idle devices may be located in your area.
‘A lot of reminiscing’: Iconic choir’s final reunion in Tauranga
The choir performed for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in Wellington.
Mid-air drama: ‘Disruptive passenger’ gets flight diverted; met by police on tarmac
A passenger on board said a woman had to be restrained.
Car teeters over harbour after driver moves cones at ferry terminal
A driver moved cones and drove onto an Interislander loading ramp.
Man accused of murdering Nelson police officer appears in court; keeps name secret
The man appeared via video link at the High Court link this morning.
‘You probably think I’m a weirdo’: Sex offender lured schoolgirl with Easter eggs
Man jailed for indecently assaulting two girls on their way to school.
‘We will not give up’: Police reopen 1998 murder cold case
Police have reopened a cold case from 1998 in Kakapotahi, West Coast.
Matamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hope
Stephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action.
How a Far North teen’s hard work led to global volleyball success
Kerikeri’s Kaia Derbyshire, 16, will compete in volleyball in Canada and Thailand.
'Kill him': Armed mobster on meth-fuelled rampage held 74yo man hostage
He was fleeing police when he broke into the pensioner's home and assaulted him.
Gang member guilty of robbery after jury rejects he was trying to stop a drug set-up
Two men had a gun pulled on them and were robbed of money, smokes, and an Xbox controller.
The long road to safety: Rakaia’s fight against speed-limit hike
NZTA Waka Kotahi is reviewing Rakaia's speed limit after a community backlash.
Takahē release to boost wild population
The bird once thought to be extinct is beating the odds in the wild.
Man loses court battle over $40 ticket for parking on berm
Canterbury man is challenging a $40 fine for parking on a grass berm.
Clutha siege death: Armed offender involved in previous stand-off with police
Farm worker named after being found dead following armed standoff.
Pretty with a purpose: How sunflowers are helping bring back the goodness to cyclone-hit soils
The crop will never be harvested, but it serves a very important purpose.
Michael Voss lines up alongside world’s top trail runners
The Tarawera Ultra-Trail, New Zealand's premier running event starts in Rotorua.
‘Completion, not competition’: Father-son duo tackle epic race
Gisborne-East Coast athletes were well represented in the Coast to Coast adventure race.
‘Worst on record’: NZ city’s 11-day heat streak raises alarm
Heat alerts aren't triggered, but heat stress risks remain high.
Prisoner transfer flight turned back after onboard disorder damages window
The prisoner damaged the interior layer of a window, injuring her hand.
Missing hiker’s belongings turn up in river, search hampered by bad conditions
Hector Gaston Artigau, 21, of Argentina, was seen a week ago before he was washed away