As Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for those under 16, Kiwi teens reflect on what a similar ban would mean for them.
A team of microbiologists explains the role of oral bacteria.
The child was reported missing yesterday afternoon when he left to visit a friend and did not return home.
The winning ticket was sold at Fresh Choice Nelson City.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a new visa rules for getting into the US, more revelations about Tom Phillips, and the dramatic rescue of a stranded hiker.
Rotorua Girls' High School student Casey Paul went through primary, intermediate and secondary school without missing a day.
Rubbish left outside Gisborne city's Waste Management transfer station this year has cost ratepayers $570,000, as of October.
Sevu Reece will head to Perpignan after next year's Super Rugby season with the Crusaders.
The woman was reported missing from Greymouth, and has since been located.
The former All Blacks assistant coach will help head coach Clark Laidlaw at the Hurricanes next season.
MBIE found two portable baggage scales used by Jetstar at Wellington Airport to be non-compliant as they were not level when tested, and did not meet approval conditions.
Kyle Whorrall was violently attacked at a bus stop in Auckland's St Johns on April 19.
'Patrons are often unaware that by participating they are engaging in illegal activity and have no protection if things go wrong," an Internal Affairs official says.
Police said the Hutt Valley investigation had "uncovered contrasting narratives on the circumstances".
MetService says a thundery Thursday will eventually give way to a calm weekend for most parts of the country.
Worksafe is advising Southland farmers to put safety first following a spike in risky handling of wind-damaged trees.
While preparing to exit a light plane in far north Queensland, a reserve parachute opened prematurely.
Ex-Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn was convicted last year over the deaths of missing campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill in 2020.
Selwyn Mayor hopes that sweeping changes to consenting "will help us cut red tape, speed up good development, and protect our environment".
Thomas Alexander Kokouri Tuira and Aroha Awhinanui Tuira primarily targeted Māori communities.
Of the 910 Masterton complaints, 27 were for dog attacks on people.
Operation Tukituki was launched after methamphetamine gained increasingly strong grip on parts of the Hawke’s Bay.
People are surviving longer after cancer diagnosis but New Zealand is not improving as fast as other high-income countries.
New Zealand's loose forward leader scooped the big awards after a season in which he played his 100th Test.
