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'Waiting and in pain': Auckland man describes seven-hour ordeal in Middlemore A&E

He was met with a 15m-long queue upon arrival at the hospital.

Critically endangered kākāpō population hit by three deaths this month

One of the birds that died was the 'treasured' poster boy for his former sanctuary.

Man charged with Rotorua murder faces further charges

A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.

'Moving': Brother of freed Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens floored by global support

Chris Mehrtens wants to thank all those who helped raise $30,000 over the last 24 hours.

Fire engulfs Avondale home, two injured in blaze

A fire investigator is being sent to the scene.

'She didn't deserve to die that way': Woman in Rotorua homicide died 'violent death'

A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.

Driver at large after crashing into Hikoco Beauty Store in Newmarket

A police spokesperson said inquiries to find the driver 'remain ongoing'.

Teskey Brothers to make Hawke's Bay debut with one-off Black Barn show

The Hawke's Bay summer is set to get a little more soulful.

‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampage

Wild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.

Nang ban: Selling or using nitrous oxide to get high could lead to prison

The Government has announced urgent changes to the recreational use of nitrous oxide.

Sand art mural decorates Mount Main Beach for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

'Toi onepū [sand art] is the perfect medium to symbolise te reo Māori.'

Freed Kiwi pilot’s first words after 19 months in rebel captivity

'I am very happy that shortly I will be able to go home,' says Phillip Mehrtens.

'Felt the truck slam into us': Samoan worker recalls fatal SH1 crash

The last thing Va'amailalo Sasi Neru remembers before he dozed off was his mates laughing.

Stranded Mt Cook climbers rescued after four nights

The two men are said to be in good spirits after spending four nights in a hut.

Westerly rain bands hitting but more respite expected from freezing temperatures

Auckland expects a fine weekend and most of NZ enjoys dry skies during sunlight hours.

'I was never going to give up': 81yo Kiwi completes epic 2500km trek on horse

'It was such a wonderful trek', says Heather Hilton-Jones.

'Beware': Sinister warning at torched property linked to Breanna Muriwai mystery

‘Suspicious fire’ at property connected to unsolved case.

'Extraordinary demand': Dua Lipa announces second NZ show

Dua Lipa fans, listen up!