'Are you ok son?': Mum's selfless last words after crash
Henry Makene believes his mother had a spiritual part in making sure Hollie survived.
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Get out the sunscreen, it's sunshine for all
Thames, Alexandra and Wanaka are all expected to get to 28C today.
WWI photographer's medals: From England to Waiouru
NZ World War I photographer's medals to be displayed before Anzac Day.
Grieving parents urge care on roads: 'No parent should go through this'
Parents of two young boys killed in a crash are pleading with motorists to take care.
Kaimanawa horses to be immortalised in bronze
Sculpture is intended to raise awareness of wild horse welfare and benefit town profile.
Six cleared in NZDF probe into instructors misbehaving
Investigations into four others ongoing.
Army put CCTV in barracks to protect recruits
NZ Army to examine whether recommendations to protect recruits were followed.
Exclusive: Rape complainant told she broke rules
Exclusive: Military police told complainant she was in breach of standing orders.
Two musters, 299 horses rehomed, 7 euthanised
The Conservation Department has mustered 306 wild Kaimanawa horses this year.
Helicopter crash victim proud ambassador for NZ wool
Ngamatea Station owner's death after helicopter crash a "tragic loss" for wool industry.
Chester Borrows: Learn your history, no matter how unpalatable it might be
The Land Wars had a greater impact on NZ than any of the campaigns we commemorate
21-year-old's stark warning over stomach surgery
A young NZ woman has spoken about struggling with side effects of gastric bypass surgery.
More than 200 Kaimanawa horses saved from death
Record interest in adopting wild horses will see more than 200 saved.
Child dead following truck v car crash near Waiouru
The death brings the Easter weekend road toll to two.
Riders ready to bust tussock at Waiouru
An influx of trail bike riders will hit Waiouru this weekend for the Tussock Buster.
Frosty start for some as summer slips away
Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.
Healthy future foretold for Ruapehu iwi
Che Wilson speaks of journey to Treaty settlement and pictures positive future.
Ngati Rangi about to sign Treaty settlement
After two years of negotiation a settlement will be signed at Raketapauma Marae.
Brave cop's Aramoana medal sold to British billionaire
Family of cop Stewart Guthrie slain at Aramoana sell bravery medal overseas.
Anne Frank exhibition comes to Auckland
Anne Frank exhibition comes to Auckland before touring around New Zealand.
Victoria Cross medal thief granted parole
Back before a parole board last week, Ronnie Van Wakeren was granted parole.
New sniper rifles cost NZDF $4m
Defence Force to buy two new types of rifle at a cost of $4 million.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Is artificial snow the way of the future?
Ruapehu is considering extending the season. Made from funding with NZ On Air.
Tragedy on the mountain: Should lives have been saved?
Documents reveal a decision that raises the question: could death toll have been lower.
Army takes in snowbound bus passengers
Snowbound bus passengers have been taken in by the army after getting stranded in Waiouru.
Heavy snow on the way for both islands
It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.
Transient kids: Housing crisis hits home
Transience has hit a record high in low-decile schools as the housing crisis hits children
Brrrrrr! Cold snap hits the north of NZ
A northwester warmed parts of the south, as those in the upper North Island shiver.
A bone-chiller: Year's coldest morning
A spectacular clear night has led to sub-zero temperatures across New Zealand.
It's a bone-chiller! Waking to year's coldest morning
A spectacular clear night has led to sub-zero temperatures across New Zealand.
Cars rescued as snow closes Desert Road
Cars stuck in snow have been removed but the highway is closed in the icy weather.
Freezing temperatures hit Aotearoa
Temperatures dropped to as low as -1.9 degrees in some parts of the country.