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A swimmer was reported missing from Southshore Spit on Thursday afternoon.

Tenor Pene Pati says it was such a far-fetched dream to be able to make this debut. He's proud to represent Samoa and Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio

Stefan Ozich set out on the 114-day journey in memory of his brother.

Former Auckland Zoo resident Burma the elephant has often found herself in "a standoff" as she tries to defend her space from kangaroos arriving suddenly to graze as she adjusts to life across the… Audio

The new growth minister says she "absolutely" wants Chinese visitor numbers back to pre-Covid levels. Audio

People in Auckland and Waikato heading into the coming long weekend should keep their plans flexible as there could be some rain on the way.

If you're looking for some beautiful loop walks this summer, travel writer Peter Janssen has you covered. Audio

General Practitioners Aotearoa is concerned the government is funding the products without robust scientific evidence and could cause more harm than good.

John Richard Allen has been recommended for the role Peter Boshier still holds - despite a law requiring his resignation at age 72.

A New Zealander's work seems to have crept in the US president's list of American achievements.

Sam Wills, known as Tape Face, gained international fame after reaching the finals of America's Got Talent in 2016. Audio

Super Rugby Aupiki will for the first time feature the best of Australia facing off against the best of New Zealand. Audio

Fresh versions of the Bard's legendary plays Richard III and The Taming of the Shrew will make up this year's annual summer Shakespeare run. Audio

At 83, beloved children's author Dame Lynley Dodd has only recently begun to view her own carefully crafted stories as literature. Audio

The department have boats near the race zone with staff prepared to respond to any incidents involving protected wildlife.

Lynch was best known for television show Twin Peaks and the films Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive .

The Ecostore employee suffered chemical burns while trying to shut off a pressurised hose that had come loose.

The new sexual assault allegations have halted film and TV adaptations of the fantasy writer's work that were in production.

Lotto is supportive of the change, saying it would remove a grey area for retailers and customers.

The man was arrested in Ponsonby on Tuesday afternoon after allegedly punching two people.

Airline Ratings has announced its safest airlines list for this year - Air New Zealand is at the top.

Samir Derek Belhajjam fled from a police transport vehicle outside a court. Audio

"If I could swap this thing for being bankrupt ... if I could do that and be guaranteed 30 more years with Natalie, I'd do that in a second," he says. Video, Audio

Casey Paul has had a perfect attendance record since her first day of school at age five - even turning down a family trip to Hawaii.

Fire retardant was dropped from the air to help halt the spread of the wildfires which have devastated California.