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'Miracle he survived': Wife speaks after diver dragged into ferry propeller

The diver recalls being yanked underwater by his umbilical cable before blacking out.

Man evades police by fleeing to island on Waikato River

The man, who was a person of interest, evaded police for over 7 hours.

'Avenge those losses': Parker calls out top contenders after impressive KO win

The Kiwi heavyweight has put his rivals on notice.

‘Absolutely gutted’: Retiree loses $150k in bogus HSBC-branded investment scam

The scam looked so real even experts were taken in.

Facebook NZ grows profit, pays $196m to Irish associate

The NZ arm enjoyed a bumper 2022.

Market close: Shares take a tumble on interest rate worries

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 11,993, down 106.73 points or 0.88 per cent.

Watch: 'Currently between jobs': Jacinda Ardern speaks at WHO assembly

Ex PM jokes, pays tribute to Bloomfield, Gerrard in NZ Covid response.

Watch: Brutal Mongrel Mob incident outside cafe as diners flee

One diner fled with a child in her arms as two people were punched, kicked and stomped on.

Oranga Tamariki investigating after 'concerning' video shows toddler vaping

A video is circulating online showing a toddler using a vape.

Editorial: Trump remains a frontrunner in next US presidential election

Opinion: Our editorial on the latest ructions around the likely Republican candidate.

'No red flags': Heartbroken realty agent loses $100k in elaborate finance scam

'I just burst into tears. It’s my life savings'.

Nasa launches stadium-sized, space-bound balloon from Wānaka Airport

The launch is the second of two planned to go up from Wānaka this year.

‘Sociological loonies’: Winston Peters says Police Ten 7 axed due to 'cancel culture'

He said "woke cancel culture has now overtaken any sense of reality".

Mānuka honey is Britain’s secret weapon against chemical attacks

Scientists plan to harness the honey's antibacterial qualities to create a gas mask.

Bone-chilling morning: Temps drop to -2.6 but beautiful sunshine on the way

No wind, snow or rain alerts are in place for New Zealand as the weekend begins.

Editorial: Urgent action needed on inundation

Opinion: Our editorial on New Zealand's largest city's problem with rain.

A refuge for all creatures great and small: 'Knowing she was safe got me through'

Her life was at risk, but mum wouldn't leave home without her littlest love.

'Anything could happen': Piha residents brace for more damage as heavy rain sparks fresh flooding

'It's a bloody nightmare.'