Weather: Man found dead inside car submerged in floodwaters on State Highway 39, Ōtorohanga
“One fire truck attended, supported by volunteers from the Hamilton brigade and a crew of eight from the…
NZ comedian Rhys Mathewson on relapse, addiction and turning honesty into comedy
Rhys Mathewson. Photo / Dean Purcell When he’d first gotten sober, he’d thought: “if you put enough days…
Monster fun Snells Beach: 7yo boy left hanging from ankle at indoor playground
Monster Fun has since defended the safety of the equipment in an online statement. What happened? The father…
Restaurants to retro shops: How Petone became Wellington’s best-kept secret
Fringing the southern end of the Hutt Valley, Petone is a 10-minute drive from central Wellington if you…
Health and Disability Commissioner finds two midwives breached antenatal care of woman suffering a second stillbirth
The names of all parties have been redacted. According to the report, the woman lost her baby at…
Mt Albert hydroslide incident: Finger severed as ring snags on bolt
He said “out of an abundance of caution” hydroslides at Auckland Council’s other pool and leisure sites were…
Canterbury dog rescue: Coastguard saves pet swept into Waimakariri River
Her owner attempted a rescue but was forced to retreat when the strength of the current made it…
‘I became a machine’: How Brad Thorn’s dad helped turn him into an All Blacks great
I didn’t display that X factor. I stood back. My mindset was negative – and because of my…
2degrees chief executive Mark Callander on instinct, AI and outer space – Summer Questions
Understanding and keeping pace with the impact of AI. Leaders need to balance the hype and promise of…
How India’s Nagaland became the ‘falcon capital of the world’
Life Once hunted, the migratory Amur falcons are now safe in the state thanks to conservation efforts A…
Family’s human heat circle saves life of lost tramper Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel
“He was lucky to have his mobile phone,” Henwood said. “He called his family, and once his son…
From school races to a Nike deal: How Sam Ruthe became a world-record running teen
“The media, international opportunities and the world really opened up after that [four-minute mile record].” He signed with…