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'No words to say': Family mourn 6yo boy who died after routine tonsil surgery

The boy will be farewelled on Saturday at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.

Lorde gave a phone number to fans: Here’s what happened when they texted it

'There is so much to say. Probably easier if I txt it,' Lorde's email to fans read.

Bruce Cotterill: US tariffs won't rattle NZ's market confidence

OPINION: Is tariff panic premature for NZ?

‘Bizarre’: Lawyer says he can't remember why he deceived client, forged court docs

Benjamin Wong's lawyer: 'It is difficult to conceive of an explanation that makes sense.'

Auckland rail faces 16-day shutdown for major upgrades

Replacement buses will run alongside regular services during the closure.

Watch: Philip Polkinghorne's lover confronts him about wife's death in secret recordings

'I want to know about the night she died.'

Project 'Loser': Why did Auckland Transport sabotage its own CRL station plans?

Opinion: New CRL precinct plans, new rules for helipads, new ED, new hopes for waterfront.

Succession star Harriet Walter on playing ‘abominable mothers’ and where Shakespeare went wrong

'I feel rather a traitor because my own mother was so wonderful.'

Grieving parents demand tougher penalties for drugged drivers after daughters’ deaths

Ella-Rose Donker and Madi Chamberlain were killed by drivers high on MDMA.

'Something for everyone': Napier Lego show brings creativity to life

The Hawke’s Bay Brick Show features 86 exhibitors displaying Lego creations.

Kiwis rally to help boy with brain tumour get dream trip

Hone Hillman is having a garage sale today and tomorrow to fundraise for a trip to Chch.

Five young people outstanding after escaping Oranga Tamariki centres

Police are searching for two more young people who fled a facility in Auckland overnight.

Police officer sentenced for ramming motorbike, attacking rider in unlawful arrest

The officer, a part-time driving instructor, said he mixed up the brake and accelerator.

Easter, school holiday pinch expected at Auckland Airport, city trains off rails for 2 weeks

Travelling by plane, train or automobile in Auckland these holidays? Plan ahead.

'Superstar in the making': Blues rookie aims for triple-code achievement

At 18, she's already a standout in Super Rugby Aupiki for the Blues.

Isey Cross celebrates 106th birthday with Jim Beam and kumara chips

Northland kuia reveals what keeps her 'feeling fantastic' at 106.

‘We’re going to give it everything’: Tauranga dance crew’s world bid

The Space Pro Team will debut a new, fun routine at the WDCC in Auckland.

'We need certainty': Dalton reveals reasons for Team NZ split with Burling

'His contribution to the team is immense and a mistake would be to try to fill his shoes.'