Man killed in Paekākāriki Hill chopper crash lost dad in same way decades ago

Joseph Keeley, 54, died last week near Wellington alongside passenger Cole Ritchie, 25.

Fuel visible in water after Akaroa boat capsize, wildlife teams on standby

The Black Cat cruise boat had 2240 litres of marine diesel fuel on board.

'Ruinous for our region': Sir Sam Neill, Sir Grahame Sydney fight planned gold mine

Santana Minerals' Otago endeavour is the country’s largest new gold project in decades.

Man critically injured outside Napier nightclub

The 46-year-old was found unresponsive on the ground at around 1am.

Person killed in Gisborne car crash

One person has died following a crash in Anaura Bay early this morning.

Watch: 'Absolutely spectacular' - ‘Meteorite’ flashes across Wellington sky

Video footage shows a bright white and green streak soaring across the night sky.

'Mama. I thought we had time': Macaulay Culkin pays tribute to Catherine O'Hara

The Home Alone and Schitt's Creek actor has died aged 71.

Activewear brand AROHA criticised for 'appropriating' Māori culture

The owner said she chose the name because she "wanted to be a little bit different”.

Longstanding Wellington bookstore close down after 33 years

The specialist craft shop is part of the capital’s furniture.

Got silver jewellery gathering dust? It's worth more than you might think

With the price of silver rising over 200%, jewellers are paying a pretty penny.

Some landlords ignoring new pet laws meant to help renters

One property agency has dropped a client for refusing to accept pet owners.

Man missing after being swept away down Waioeka River

A search is underway using both land and water-based resources.

Cyclist dies three weeks after crash in Palmerston North

Police are still investigating the circumstances of the fatal bike crash.

Gang funeral to bring high police presence to Masterton

Police warned against gang patches in public and threatening behaviour.

Deprivation and anti-institution leads to low immunisation rates

Te Arawa drive-through could be an vaccine hub not just for Covid-19, says a local GP.

Should te reo Māori be made compulsory in schools?

"We want to build towards a bicultural foundation of a nation," says a local MP.

'Bicultural foundation of a nation': Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

"We're moving into a space where we can be a bilingual country," says local MP.

On a knife-edge: Rainbow Springs may close for good

"As a child I remember visiting Rainbow Springs. It must remain open," says local MP.

'Basically cooking': 347 complaints of dogs locked in hot cars this summer nationally

It can take less than 10 minutes for the inside of a car to exceed 31C.

'Frightening time': Concerned mums frustrated to find vaccination hub closed

Kids under 12 can now be vaccinated against Covid-19, if their parents can get a booking.

'Just let it happen': Kiwis urged to accept Covid-19 and get on with life

Rotorua ex-pat in Sydney: 'It almost has to run free for anyone to ever be free'.

10,000 people a day on coastline, lifeguards say holiday toll 'horrifying'

A man also died after getting into difficulty in the water at Mount Maunganui yesterday.

'Gutwrenching': 5-year-old boy's drowning sparks safety warnings

Fatal drownings were up 180 per cent this holiday period with 14 deaths.

20 kittens dumped: Think twice before buying kittens for Christmas

231 felines currently at Rescue, Revive, Rehome Bay of Blenty.

'Juice junkies': Welfare leader concerned about payment schemes used to buy liquor

Feedback has been sought on buy now, pay later schemes.

Unbelievable! Fishermen's close-up experience with humpback whale

"I heard off in the distance a large crashing sound."

Midwife of 30 years leaving due to vaccine mandate

Though Lakes DHB staff are highly vaccinated, about 4 per cent are not.