Australian cafe praised for mug exchange initiative
The cafe has been praised online including by actress Melissa Joan Hart.
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Taupō in running for Ironman world champs
Taupō is a finalist to host 2020 Ironman 70.3. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi fighting for life after hit-and-run
Critically injured Kiwi at an Australian hospital after a suspected hit and run.
Slain family: Last time dad saw his kids alive
Now he's planning the funeral of his four children, shot dead in their beds.
Slain family's dad: 'He was trying to fix the whole problem'
Heartbroken father suggests why his family were killed by their grandfather.
Relatives of seven dead in mass tragedy make statement
The grandfather allegedly gunned down six family members before turning gun on himself.
Grandfather suspected of Aussie 'murder-suicide'
The grandfather allegedly gunned down six family members before turning gun on himself.
Grieving kids of war share experiences
Camp for grieving kids helps them know they are not alone
Jellyfish sting teen: 'Just let me die mum, it's too much'
Teen stung by the world's deadliest jellyfish has finally left hospital after two weeks.
Mum's anguish after burying her third child: 'You crumble inside'
"A brother saved a brother. I could have been burying two that night."
Mongrel Mobsters deported back from Australia
Gang members have been sent back to NZ after attempts to set up chapters across the ditch.
Kiwi dies after being hit by train in Australia
A Manawatu man has died in an train accident in Australia.
MH370: 'Only option' to find missing plane
An Australian oceanographer has suggested a new search area for MH370.
Kiwi couple horrified after discovering spider on flight
"I'm standing here like 'Why am I the nominated one here, it's not even my bag'," she said
Men stranded for days as crocodiles circled their ute
How two men stuck in their ute for five days in crocodile-infested waters survived.
Daughter's inheritance slashed to $6.8m
Court labels 22yo's wishlist 'just silly' as billionaire's estate appeals earlier ruling.
Want to win Lotto's $32m? Join a syndicate
An Aussie man has won division 1 six times in five years.
Jet's 22,000ft plunge: 'We said goodbye to each other'
Terrified passengers thought they were going to die after flight plunged 20,000 feet.
Taupo crash victim's daughter gutted at loss: 'It's not fair'
Leighton Ahuriri had celebrated his 60th birthday days before the crash.
Taupo crash victims named
Police have released the names of the four people who died in the horrific Taupo crash.
Cocaine smuggling: 'I never thought I was being set up'
Kiwi pensioner caught with 2.5kg of cocaine is back in NZ after being cleared by jury.
Missing New Zealander found dead in Perth
A New Zealander missing in Perth has been found dead
Kiwis stuck on cruise as Irma approaches
Eventful holiday for Kiwi pair on cruise ship as superstorm approaches.
Cocaine case: Beekeeper scammed online, says lawyer
Kiwi charged with smuggling cocaine to Australia fell for an online scam, his lawyer says.
Retired Kiwi beekeeper accused of importing cocaine
Retired Kiwi beekeeper accused of importing cocaine into Australia due in Perth court.
Dana Vulin recalls being burned alive
Dana Vulin was set alight by a woman who thought she was having an affair with her husband
Room check: Travelodge Perth
Stephanie Holmes checks into a centrally-located hotel in Western Australia.
'I have their teddy bears, they go everywhere with me'
Kiwi mum's heartache after her children were killed to punish her by her ex-husband.
Monkey Mia, Western Australia
Stephanie Holmes has breakfast with the dolphins at Monkey Mia in Western Australia.
Family 'gambled away' funeral money
Life in Western Australia's remote Aboriginal communities is driving the youth to despair.
Gippsland: All things wild and wonderful
Gippsland is famed for its fine produce and natural beauty.
Travel insider: Perth, Australia
Kiwi expat Scott Brannigan shares his favourite things about this West Australian city.
Historic abuse catches up with Salvos man
William Steele last offended 27 years ago but was sentenced to 3.5 years jail.