One dead after river jetboat incident, police investigating
The man was in his 20s and died at the scene.
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One dead, another critical after two-car Manawatū crash
The state highway was closed for several hours after the crash.
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He wants Black Grace to last for 200 years and he doesn't care what anyone thinks.
Wood hat-trick leaves All Whites one win away from World Cup
Chris Wood’s side were far too good for Fiji in the Oceania qualifying semifinal.
Here to stay: Court rules Wellington's rainbow crossing doesn't compromise safety
Wellington’s Cuba St rainbow crossing was painted in October 2018.
How a new pool complex became the focus of Wellington's health scare
State-of-the-art pools drained as tummy bug spreads.
Police appeal for sightings of car believed linked to Wellington homicide, arsons
Police urge people with information to 'speak with us before we knock on their door'.
Wellington unexplained death: Victim’s name released
The 63-year-old man was found with critical head injuries on a footpath in Miramar.
NZME board battle: Stuff halts discussions to sell Post, Press newspapers to NZ Herald owner
NZME says Stuff is awaiting the outcome and vote of its annual shareholders meeting.
New Zealand magic act fools Penn & Teller
Only about 10 to 15 per cent of all acts manage to fool the veteran magicians.
‘Confident, but not complacent’: All Whites wary before crucial World Cup qualifier
Coach Darren Bazeley insists the team won't be complacent against Fiji.
The Chase NZ? What a Kiwi version of the hit show could look like
Australia has already launched their series. Who would star in an NZ version?
Strong earthquake reported near Seddon
The quake was initially classified as moderate but has been upgraded.
Qantas tempts Kiwis to Aus with sale on ‘hundreds of thousands’ of tickets
Qantas is offering Kiwis discounted flights between NZ and Australia for a limited time.
Why a heavy track won’t derail Tardelli’s chances for $250k Wellington Guineas
A cloud, quite literally, hangs over the huge horse race tomorrow.
Historic site set for major restoration
Four trees will be removed to protect archaeological features at the site.
Pioneering force in women’s health crowned New Zealander of the Year
Bev Lawton believes eliminating cervical cancer in New Zealand is 'within our grasp'.
Police investigate allegations of officer assaulting teen in Napier
A boy was allegedly punched, smashed into the ground and left with a broken jaw.
‘Best time of my life’: Chris Wood on EPL success, family, and World Cup hopes
Chris Wood has gone from being a football ace to a national sporting hero.
'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment Awards
The Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.
The gastric illness sweeping a city: What is cryptosporidiosis and how do you get it?
Wellington faces a cryptosporidiosis outbreak with 32 cases, mostly in Hutt Valley.
The bottom line: ACC reveals the cost of foreign object insertions
NZ's 'capital of curiosity gone wrong' has been revealed.
Gastric illness outbreak linked to swimming pools
Cryptosporidiosis is a stomach bug that can cause diarrhoea, stomach cramps and vomiting.
Fourth arrest made in murder, arson case of 82-year-old
The man will appear in Hutt Valley District Court with three others today.
Young Rover eyes American scholarship and becoming pro footballer
He joined the club at 6 and values it as his boyhood team.
‘We are freaked out’: Car alarms heard night man was found unresponsive in Miramar
The man, who was taken to hospital in a critical condition, has died.
Judge Ema Aitken awaits her fate after incident at exclusive Auckland club
Judge Aitken awaits her fate after a judicial review into the decision to investigate her.
Would Jesus vote for Act? Church leaders respond
David Seymour may be joking but he's still missing the point, say Christian leaders.
Three arrested for murder, arson of elderly man in Stokes Valley
Three men were arrested for murder and arson in Stokes Valley.
BoP is NZ’s most expensive place to rent
It's up $20 a week on Auckland and $15 on Wellington.
Farmers owner James Pascoe Group sends data breach notification to Privacy Commissioner
A cyberattack reduced some stores to a cash-only operation over the weekend.
NZ consumer confidence takes a hit as storm clouds gather
Global trade tensions and cost-of-living pressures at home dampen confidence.
Health NZ admits ‘gap in communications’ over non-existent sick baby unit
Documents reveal the timeline of how the unit was quietly shelved.
‘Pivotal piece of Wellington’ on the market
The Facebook profile was created in 2012 and has since amassed 247.4K members.