The mother of a young man brutally assaulted in central Auckland was by his bedside last night praying for a miracle, but had already forgiven his attacker.

A man who spent 119 days lost at sea is urging NZ authorities to continue the hunt for the Nina, saying he's living proof people can survive against the odds.

New Zealand passengers flying to and from the US will soon be able to use their electronic devices during take-off and landing at the American end of their flights.

A man has claimed a $1 million Lotto prize - seven months after buying his ticket.

New Zealand winemakers could stand to benefit from a global shortage of wine, a new report says.

Rutger Hale and Danielle Oylear's love story began with a chance meeting in a bar, but it was a cruel twist that tore them apart, his funeral service was told yesterday.

Concerns are being raised over the number of mental health patients placed under compulsory treatment.

Claims that Australian embassies are involved in intercepting calls and data across Asia will be causing "anxiety and concern" for New Zealand's GCSB and its partners in the United States-led "Five Eyes" intelligence group.

A grieving mother is pleading with parents never to leave their young children alone in water after her infant son drowned in a bath.

He was kicked out of secondary school and doesn't believe students should receive marks.

David Cunliffe's leadership will be put to an early test at the Labour Party conference this weekend as he mediates between two divergent forces in the party on the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The Government is reviewing a voluntary code of conduct for wheel-clamping, which Labour and the Automobile Association want made mandatory, with a maximum $50 fee.

Gaylene Dickason loves whitebaiting. A degenerative condition has been robbing her of her sight but over the last few years she has been teaching her friend everything she knows about whitebaiting so that with her help Gaylene will be able to continue doing what she loves.

Murray Deaker, an undisputed giant of sports broadcasting, has blown the final whistle on his career of more than 20 years.

One of NZ's largest home builders says new loan restrictions have cost it 24 new-home builds in the first month alone - and it expects more as the policy bites.

When the British tried to break a young Robert Mugabe, they piped cricket commentary into his cell. There's probably a good reason they chose that sport.

In need of an extensive paint job and a garden makeover, this run-down three-bedroom Grey Lynn villa has sold for $1.215 million.

New Zealand has been rated the fifth most prosperous nation to live in, according to an international report.

In a candid interview, former international cricketer Lou Vincent opens up about the mental health issues he faced while representing his country.

An Auckland man is furious his pre-approved home loan was withdrawn less than 24 hours after he called his bank and was assured the deal was sound.

Len Brown spoke of the love and support of his wife Shan Inglis after being sworn in as Mayor of Auckland last night, but there was little connection between the pair.

A controversial image of a strike-breaker will be removed from a waterfront history panel and replaced with a wharfie.

In part one of a two part interview Air NZ chief executive Christopher Luxon talks to Business Herald aviation reporter Grant Bradley about changes he has introduced. Part two will address the Government sell down and arrival of the 787.

An artwork depicting controversial strikes on Auckland's waterfront 100 years ago has been covered up ahead of its removal this morning.

They died side by side - sending a final text expressing fears for survival. Today rescuers have been able to winch the pair off Mt Taranaki.

The Labour Party conference in Christchurch this weekend looks set to approve a remit that will require its list to "fairly represent" gays and lesbians among candidates.

Broadband battle Part 1 of a 4 part inquiry Tomorrow: Will intervention transfer wealth from consumers to Chorus? Coming up: How intervention in the copper market affects the ultra-fast broadband scheme

Inmates moving through the country's new $300 million prison will be able to track their path to freedom.

Children's Commissioner Dr Russell Wills has decided to publish his own annual stocktake of child poverty after the Govt spurned his call to publish official measures and targets.

The conditions have been atrocious. Mr Smith and some of his team, him grey with fatigue and his hands still not fully functioning, ponder at how she could have lasted so long.