'Horrific tragedy': Two dead after boat capsizes off Pātea coast
One survivor was plucked from the water as rescue crews recovered two bodies.
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Rescuers search for two people after boat capsizes near Pātea
One person is being treated while the search continues for two others.
‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fall
Two people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.
'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning
A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.
'Blown away': Taranaki teen's heartfelt gesture for childhood friends with cancer
Emmett Lawrence is fundraising for Amelia and Bodhi Neil, who both have cancer.
'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south
The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.
Search continues for New Plymouth woman missing for two nights
Jan was last seen walking north along State Highway 3.
Aucklanders brace for stormy wake-up as thunder, lightning lash NI's west
A puff of chilly air will blanket NZ this weekend – but not as cold as last Saturday.
Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south
A heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening.
Numbers drawn for Lotto's $17m Powerball prize
Time to check your tickets to see if you're a winner.
Watch – 'Freaky and very loud': Twisters touch down in Taranaki, locals fear for safety
Powerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.
Attack victim faced possible amputation after dog 'ripped' chunk from his leg, 'ate it' in front of him
The man was at the property to fix a car when Boogi the dog lunged and bit his leg.
Gregor Paul: Behind the strategic timing of Mark Robinson's resignation
Robinson's tenure saw record revenue of $285m and $175m in reserves.
The 'sobering' report on Māori kids in the system: ‘My dreams will come true...even if it takes a while’
The “oranga tamariki system” includes Oranga Tamariki, police and several ministries.
Man on meth hit water at 98km/h after Wellington crane leap
Jarreth Colquhoun waved to a crowd below before jumping into Wellington Harbour.
Taupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery charges
The man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.
First XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victory
Palmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.
Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.
Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow
More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.
New self-service petrol station targets Whangārei's high prices
The Porowini Ave U-GO opening Tuesday will be the first outside of Auckland.
NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson steps down after six years
David Kirk praised Robinson’s leadership and announced a CEO search.
NZ's power system well-placed for winter - analyst
Lake levels are close to average, easing fears of a power shortage.
What you need to know about the new Manawatū Tararua Highway
Locals got a test drive over the new highway over the southern Ruahine Range.
Ten players win almost $33k each in Lotto Second Division – where lucky tickets were sold
Three players shared $1 million in last night's First Division draw.
Ryan Bridge: NZ is littered with well-intentioned actions that ended in a balls-up
OPINION: New Plymouth's $3.8m cycleway features blocks dubbed 'Tim Tams' by locals.
Australian navy ship disrupts NZ internet and radio services
HMAS Canberra's radar blocked Wi-Fi from Taranaki to Marlborough.
Family remembers victim of Taranaki house fire
Emergency services were called to the scene in Browne St early on Friday morning.
Road cone hotline receives 236 reports in four days, Auckland gets the most
WorkSafe dealt with a flurry of reports on the first day before numbers plateaued.
One person dead after Taranaki house fire
The fire on Browne St was reported around 7.30am.
Q&A: Ockham award-winner on her hometown, social media and making dreams happen
Rotorua-raised Ngāhuia Te Awekōtuku won the Non-Fiction Award for her memoir, Hine Toa.
'It's all made up': Man in BDSM relationship shuts down rape claims
A judge said the couple’s relationship could be considered 'outside the norm or even odd'.
'Mixed bag of extremes': Weather forces tough feed calls for farmers
Some Northland farms experienced flooding five times in recent weeks.
School's shearing and woolhandling contest a hit
The school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.
Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.