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'Hardest worked woman': The extraordinary life of Nurse Maude

Nurse Maude was New Zealand's first district nurse, visiting 1100 patients in her first year.

Napier woollen yarn producer to close, 26 job losses

Design Spun had hoped to keep its mill running in Napier but that was 'not achievable'.

Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by car in Christchurch

Emergency services were called to the port suburb of Lyttelton just before 6am.

Man cycling across Oz to honour NZ doctor who saved his life before dying in quake

'We are cheering you on every step of the way,' the late doctor's family say.

Hospital staff safety concerns rise after gunpoint incident

Incidents included a staff member being held at gunpoint at Palmerston North Hospital.

'Hardly seems a priority': Greens react to moa de-extinction plans

Marama Davidson says the money could be better spent on saving endangered species.

British, Asian, Kiwis inquire about buying Cardrona Hotel

The Queenstown Lakes District Council values the main site of land and buildings at $5.4m.

Stunning views, outdoor action - why South Island's resort capital is still global favourite

One reader said Queenstown was the 'most beautiful location I've ever laid eyes on'.

Denied entry to NZ: The numbers, what happens afterwards and the airlines that broke rules

How much Air New Zealand and Jetstar had to pay for breaking the rules is revealed.

Car submerged in Christchurch’s Avon River

Emergency services are at the scene of a submerged car in Christchurch’s Avon River.

Car submerged in Christchurch river, emergency services at scene

“There are no concerns for anyone’s safety.”

No more crying in the kitchen: 'Tearless' onions launch in NZ - at a cost

Tearless onions are now being grown in Auckland and sold nationwide.

'Huge shock': Community mourns beloved postie killed on final delivery

David Bullock, 78, was killed on his last delivery before retiring.

Support worker filmed vulnerable woman being taunted, then shared the video

'It is clear from the video recording that (the worker) taunted and threatened Ms A'.

Building a Lego-cy: The brick-mad Kiwi mums taking on the legends of Lego

Lego Masters contestant: 'We joke that you’d be better to take up hard drugs than Lego.'

Church fire arson: Woman appears in court

Firefighters were called to the blaze yesterday afternoon.

Costly vacancy: $2.2m bill for early end to Labour's Three Waters lease

DIA's Sale St office housed the Three Waters programme until March 2024.

Young industry leader thinks plant production is 'underrated'

“I believe we do a lot of good mahi that goes under the radar.”