A new Otago University study contradicts existing data, finding New Zealanders in rural areas have higher mortality rates across nearly all ages.
Men’s netball is a sport on the rise in Aotearoa, with school players now getting the chance to show their skill at a national level.
Traditionally a marriage proposal came with an engagement ring equal to three month salary, but diamond ring sales are dropping.
The eight-time Grand Prix winner, who was axed by McLaren at the end of last year, will replace Nyck de Vries at Red Bull’s junior team AlphaTauri.
It's estimated 100,000 Kiwis struggle with an eating disorder but Genevieve Mora says the number is likely higher.
Kraftwerk achieved international recognition for their revolutionary electronic‚ soundscapes and musical experimentation.
Luxon was asked during his Get NZ Back on Track event in Nelson whether he would commit to changing the names of Government departments that have had them changed to ones "a lot of us don't understand".
New Zealand has conquered the Telegraph readers poll since 2012, but there is a new champ in town.
Facebook's founder said it was an "honour" to work out with UFC stars Adesanya and Volkanovski.
Second chances like these don’t come around too often in F1, but the ever-popular Aussie finds a return to the grid. But does that shaft our flying Kiwi? Dewi Preece thinks, yeah nah.
He said there had been "speculation" about Labour's plans as the election approaches.
The train service has been banned from going further than Papakura.
Rugby league in Canterbury is set to get a significant boost thanks to a new partnership the region has signed with the NRL club.
The court heard how American Matthew Urey didn't hear the blast, he just saw the smoke plume after someone said "look".
It's a critical turn in a dispute that has turned her sons against each other.
Trade Me Job sales director Matt Tolich said the company has a “zero tolerance policy for offensive behaviour, bullying or hatred on our site”.
A report over the weekend said Bruce Mwape was accused of coercing players into having sex with him if they wanted to keep their place on the team.
Kiwi athletes enjoyed success on the track at the Para Athletics World Champs in Paris with Will Stedman and Anna Grimaldo winning silver and bronze.
The famed comedian is known around the world for his quick-witted anecdotes, fun games and hard-hitting questions.
Kevin Costner has been ordered to pay more than double his proposed amount of child support to his estranged wife.
South Africa and Sweden shared a special cultural embrace before opening their World Cup campaign against each other in Wellington.
It brings to an end 12 consecutive increases in the OCR.
William Anaru (Te Arawa) descends from the great lakes of Rotorua. He is someone who has made significant contributions to the water quality of the lakes and rivers that surround the area.
Kiwi teams in both Super Rugby Pacific and Super Rugby Aupiki will instead be kitted by Australian apparel brand Classic who are promising heritage jerseys and expanded product ranges.
“I was so appalled I pushed him off of me and ran inside,” she said, claiming the incident left her terrified.
This first release of data will include national and regional population and dwelling counts, and Māori descent counts.
It follows the revelation today the Labour Government investigated a wealth and capital gains tax before deciding against it.
Shaun Johnson's availability against his old club on Sunday has been a hot topic lately with he and wife Kayla expecting their second child.
Aerial images show significant damage to at least two houses.
Lauren Urey said her group was taking photos and having fun. Then the volcano erupted.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Caster Semenya was discriminated against and there were “serious questions” about the rules' validity.
As the election battle heats up, National's leader said Hipkins "will say and do anything in order to get elected".
Adelaide girl Alexis Latham was "devastated" when she woke to the news Sammy had been taken.
The most popular Māori boy's name beat mainstay Nikau for the top spot.
Chris Hipkins - who believes in a capital gains tax - is likely hoping this one step back will help him get one step ahead of National in this neck-and-neck election.
The MasterChef judge was found dead in a hotel room in Melbourne while on a brief visit to Australia.
The damning report found the DHB breached its consumer code with delays to non-surgical cancer services.
Lab technicians and phlebotomists are the latest sector of an under strain health service to strike, with blood testing and diagnostics expected to face increased turnaround times.
The Australian woman who ran into a creek to escape two attacking dogs says she is lucky to be alive, but her dog succumbed to its injuries.
"Food is good when things are at the right combination,” one customer says. “This is an insane amount of cheese added into one burger."
Janine Walker collects and donates sleeping bags, tents, clothing and hygiene packs to people who live in challenging conditions.
They want to be New Zealand’s second-favourite team at this year’s World Cup and one day into their stay, the USWNT is already pulling out all the stops.
