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US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details

The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.

More New Year's revellers linked to Covid; warning to learn from Oz

It's unclear how many of this week's border Covid-19 cases are Omicron.

Watch: Bright lights appear in Northland night sky

Starlink has launched several chains of up to 60 satellites in recent years.

Police called in after Covid-positive person leaves self-isolation

It isn't yet clear what locations of interest may spawn from the person's travels.

Police hunting vehicle after Avondale hit-and-run

The crash occurred between a pedestrian and a car on Racecourse Parade around 2.10pm.

Where to see glow worms this summer

Seek out the best places in New Zealand to marvel at sparkling glow worms.

The Warehouse Group CEO Nick Grayston on its plans to tackle global competitors

The Warehouse Group CEO Nick Grayson on the challenges facing the business in 2022.

NZ wakes up to cooler temperatures as cold front sweeps the country 

Queenstown did not even hit double digits on Friday morning.

'Our hearts are shattered': Teen who died in Far North holiday crash remembered

"Cool, kind-hearted" teen with a "confident bubbly personality" was farewelled on Sunday.

'We are human' - Behind the phones at Healthline

This year, Healthline experienced the highest level of abuse towards staff in its history.

Five tech trends to watch in 2022

From AI to web 3.0 via cryptocurrencies, the metaverse and the Internet of Things.

NZ's shocking summer continues: Child dies after incident at waterfall beauty spot

As of this evening, there have been 28 water-related deaths across NZ.

Four in hospital - including two children - as boat flips in Coromandel

Boy among those critical after boat flipped on bar.

Rusty police cells: Latest headache at $300m Christchurch justice precinct

Issues relate to custody unit at new central city police station.

Wellington's year in review: Delta, Transmission Gully, and Mittens the cat

Wellington didn't have a cracking year, but there are moments and people to be proud of.

Former DoC boss behind move to return sandspit land into public ownership

Plan to raise $1.5m to return land at Ngunguru Sandspit to public ownership

I was there: 'It's something you never forget' - memories linger for Tangiwai survivor

Last minute seat change saved teen after Xmas Eve lahar sparked our worst rail disaster.

Explained: Why your body feels beat by the heat

Why do we feel sapped by the heat? How hot's too hot? And what's the best way to cool off?