Latest from Massachusetts

Kiwi musician off to US to 'pursue my dream'

A West Auckland pupil is packing his suitcase to fly out to a prestigious music college.

Massey pupil follows in footsteps of John Mayer

A Massey High School student has secured a place at a prestigious music college, the same institution that sparked the careers of John Mayer, Imagine Dragons and Quincy Jones.

Boy knocks on wrong door. Now he's dead

Two teens set off to find a friend and somehow ended up at the wrong house.

Trump 'a small, insecure money grubber'

Hillary Clinton has secured an unlikely but powerful wingwoman. And she's just gone to town on Republican rival Donald Trump.

Salem: Bewitched by a dark past

Pamela Wade finds there's more to this Massachusetts city than its spooky history.

US town tries to ban tobacco sales

A small Massachusetts town has become the angry flashpoint for the latest showdown in America's war on smoking as health officials try to introduce a blanket ban on the sale of all tobacco and nicotine products.

Four Cape Cod highlights

Explore the best of coastal Massachusetts.

Cape Cod: Paradise a pedal away

Cape Cod defies stereotypes as an enclave for the rich by offering spectacular cycle and hiking trails for adventurous families, writes Jenni Quilter.

Boston: City of firsts

Head to the capital of Massachusetts for a dose of history and some great events.