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No legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsman

Flesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.

Daily Covid cases shows Wellington peak, hospitalisations 'fluctuate'

Three Covid deaths were announced in the Wellington Region yesterday.

Dead Mongrel Mobster's mum: 'Leave my son's headstone alone'

Mongrel Mobster's mother tells mayor to leave her dead son in "peace".

'Most extreme I've done': Rescue chopper pilot tells of dangerous night flight in storm to save five people on Enchanter

Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot speaks about the Enchanter fishing boat rescue operation

Jury should have been discharged on day 7 of three-week trial, defence counsel says

Convicted killer Samuel Hemuera Pou appeals conviction - jury should have been discharged

Sinking of the Enchanter: A community in shock after ill-fated trip to the 'Everest of fishing'

The sinking of the Enchanter tore through its home port of Mangonui.

'Trip of a lifetime' turns to tragedy: Dad-of-three was worried about looming storm

Transport Accident Investigation Commission launch investigation, asking public for help.

'Some bloody idiot': Fury after protected seagulls poisoned

Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre manager Robert Webb upset over poisoned seagulls

Father-of-five deported to NZ: 'I always said I would never disown my kids like my dad did with me'

NZ-born man pleaded with authorities to let him stay in Australia.

'I went to Wellington because I'm sick of not feeling heard': Why midwife went to Parliament protest

More than two weeks on, a realtor, midwife and project manager open up.

Man and dog towed to safety after yacht trapped under Waitangi bridge

The dog was distressed but managed to keep out of the way of rescue efforts.

Woman filmed and followed men shortly before they were attacked - one critically hurt

The two victims had called police earlier, concerned about a woman who was following them.

Watch: Milk tanker blocked by group of drivers - milk released, floods on to road

A young woman was reportedly injured as she tried to protect the tanker driver.

Man shot by police in Invercargill remains in serious condition

The man was shot by police yesterday after presenting a weapon to officers on SH1.

Six injured in serious road crashes across North Island

Several other people were hospitalised after road incidents around the North Island.

'Certainly aren't in the all-clear': NZ never more at risk of catching Covid - expert

Half of those who will be infected with Covid-19 are yet to catch it, warns top expert.

University rapist: He held a pillow over her head after she confronted him; he's been allowed to keep studying

The man has admitted on a recording that the assaults were "technically rape".

Are students safe? Sexual violence, bullying and harassment at top unis

Sexual harassment agencies have called for an independent body to be created.