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'Life-shattering diagnosis': He can't walk, talk or breathe without a machine

Three Kiwis with motor neurone disease share how they make every precious day count.

Here's what is new in travel this week

Tourtoises, french celebrations, Gold Coast artists, new stays, and a crocheted wharenui.

Meet Auckland's unstoppable Shens: 2 brothers, 21 awards, 2 world-class uni scholarships

The brainy brothers dream of creating the next world-changing start-up.

Shane Te Pou: Time for a fair deal from retirement villages

Residents face long waits for refunds, averaging five and a half months.

Driver makes lucky escape after tree crushes car

High winds caused the large tree to fall across the road near Tokoroa.

Fire crews battle blaze at Carnegies Restaurant in Fairlie

Fire crews arrived at Carnegies in Fairlie about 6.30am today.

Landslide sparks evacuations, roads closed, homes flooded after storm

The North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain.

Comedian Dai Henwood forgets about cancer in the chaos of 7 Days Live

No cameras, censors or lawyers, as TV team prepares for 'rule-breaking' national tour.

'Powerful' alliance: All Blacks midfielder to lead team against Lions

David Havili and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto named co-captains for the combined side.

State of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZ

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.

Showquest Christchurch Regional Finals 2025 Highlights

Highlights from Christchurch's Showquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied

'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.