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Many Kiwi kids can use a cellphone and operate a remote - but can't make their own bed, breakfast or lunch, according to a new survey.
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'We are stronger than this evil criminal act." That was the message delivered to shocked Victorians after a rampage that left four people dead in Melbourne.
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The summer "bomb low" is expected to continue to bring wild weather to the country today.
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms are hitting the West Coast in the latest wild weather to hit the country.
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A new report has revealed some of the bizarre reasons travellers have given for visiting New Zealand that didn't fly with border control.
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The suicide rate among young Kiwi men aged 20 to 24 in recent years was double the rate of Australian men of the same age group, a study has found.
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Kiwi yachtie Alan Langdon says Australia was the "best target" after a broken rudder sent his catamaran off course.
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Early last year, Ben Suisala was fit, healthy and hoping to play professional rugby. Now, the 25-year-old Auckland father-of-two has terminal brain cancer.
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Alan Langdon, 49, and his daughter, Que, 6, haven't been seen or heard from since they sailed from Kawhia Harbour 11 days ago.
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NZ Post pays out hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash compensation each year to customers whose mail goes missing.
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A $400 Cinderella and Snow White tattoo which left the recipient "utterly disgusted and embarrassed" was only partially done, according to the tattoo store.
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A pregnant Auckland woman is set to become the first Kiwi to have in-utero surgery to reduce the severity of spina bifida in her child.
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Lance Armstrong has arrived in New Zealand, touching down in Auckland early this morning.
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The devastated mother of Lois Tolley who was murdered in Upper Hutt says her daughter was a "very caring person who loved life".
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Fisherman Fred Marsters who died in the Kaipara tragedy has been remembered for his passion, enthusiasm and love for life.
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The boat which is believed to have capsized near the treacherous Kaipara Harbour bar killing at least seven crossed the bar in "scary" conditions the day before.
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A junior naval sailor allegedly left a trail of blood, his wallet including Navy ID, and a Chicago Bulls hat when he broke into a US Navy house while stationed in Pearl Harbour.
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Prime Minister John Key said several world leaders had contacted him about the earthquakes, including an attempt by US President-elect Donald Trump.
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Ellie Otineru learned she was pregnant with her third child two weeks after her partner's sudden death.
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Auckland woman Andie Page is designing custom-made pet pillows for animal-loving Kiwis.
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An Auckland primary school is asking parents to fork out up to $100 for a transition-to-school programme for under 5s.
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The Bay of Plenty woman has spent two decades advocating road safety.
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Gendi, an Otago University student whose condition is more advanced than her brother's, is fundraising to go to America to see specialists.
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Auckland wedding DJ Stephen Buckley said he occasionally saw people hurt themselves on the dance floor, fall off tables or crash into things.
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Kiwi parents are getting behind a growing trend - using colourful knitted or crochet umbilical cord ties instead of medical clamps.
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The mother of a 17-year-old boy who died after drinking heavily says she has no resentment towards his older friend who supplied him alcohol.
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A former Rotorua man has spoken about surviving a random attack in Melbourne in which he was stabbed six times by his attacker.
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The rugby star who was discharged without conviction for assaulting four people is "hugely apologetic".
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News of rugby player Losi Filipo being discharged without conviction for the assault of four people has left victims horrified.
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A victim of the horrific crash at Huntly and his Kiwi partner who survived the crash were "an example to most parents", their neighbour says.
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A victim of the horrific crash at Huntly was First Violinist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
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EXCLUSIVE: Some children are starting school without the ability to speak in sentences, sparking a government investigation.
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An overhaul of family violence law which includes flagging all offences on criminal records and making victim safety the priority has been applauded.
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MasterCard refuses to say how many people were affected by the error, which resulted in some customers being charged more than once for a single purchase.
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Holland did a four-week introduction to mindful eating course run by Mindfulness Works.
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Kiwi mum said she had no idea how affected her daughter was by a classmate's taunts until it was almost too late.
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About $300 of firewood a Decile 2 Auckland school football team had planned to sell to pay for tournament fees has been stolen from the school's grounds.
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NZH Focus: Pupil: "We measured how high she jumped - it was about three people, which must've been pretty scary to jump over."
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The Czech tourist who watched her partner fall to his death on the Routeburn Track has been touched by tragedy in the mountains before.
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David Rankin's version of events that he and Don Brash were threatened differs from TVNZ's head of news.
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Auckland man Ishmael Musa has been acknowledged for spending more than a decade voluntarily cleaning the streets in his local community.
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The Auckland Pistol Club fears it could face closure after a new neighbour made numerous noise complaints about the sound of firing weapons.
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The Mental Health Foundation believes there is an "urgent need" to investigate why a significant number of young people aren't coping.
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WATCH: New Zealand distance runner Nikki Hamblin's show of sportsmanship at the Olympics overnight was of no surprise to those who know her.
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A recidivist sex offender has been jailed for six years for 10 counts of sexual conduct with a 15-year-old girl he met through Tinder.
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Rotorua teen Moana Matthews, 17, was an "amazing young girl" who had hoped to travel the world.
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New Zealand last night hunkered down for the big chill - with rugby fans battling sub-zero temperatures at the Super Rugby final.
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Knotting human and yak hair with a tiny crochet needle through holes almost invisible to the naked eye might sound like an odd job description.
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The Chiefs have called upon NZ Rugby to escalate the investigation into the team's stripper scandal after allegations a second stripper was mistreated by players.
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Thanks to a learning technique, 10-year-old autistic Becky can communicate her understanding of multiple subjects aimed at her age level.
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Robert Redford says Tapanui taught him that New Zealand is a country with "a smile on its face".
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Parents of a 14-year-old girl killed in a hit and run have spoken of their anguish that no one has been held accountable for their daughter's death.
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A Maori warden who risked his own safety to assist a man who was shot at an Auckland train station credits a first aid course he did the day before the incident.
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After his father's death in 2004, Poi E star Maaka Pohatu often felt down, struggled to sleep and overanalysed the smallest of interactions.
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Thinking about getting a new family pet? Auckland SPCA is offering 50 dogs and puppies for adoption at half their normal price for the next two weeks.
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Sam Olley, 21, didn't hesitate when her "young-at-heart" grandfather invited her on the Southeast Asia trip he'd hoped to share with his late wife.
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Conspiracy theorist David Icke is visiting Auckland for a one-off show.
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Three Kiwis who are $13.3 million richer this morning have yet to come forward to claim their prize.
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Heading out on a Sunday cruise? Beware: police are increasingly ticketing slow and inconsiderate drivers.
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Why Rania believed there should've been no excuses for the Sky Tower to be lit in the colours of the Iraqi flag to support the Baghdad bombing victims.
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Participants in Lifewise's annual Big Sleepout, which raises awareness and money for homelessness, battled a night of extreme weather.
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Young mum had 'heart of gold'
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The families of the four young people who died in a horror crash near Hamilton are beginning to pay tribute to their loved ones.