Since the weight-loss drug arrived in New Zealand, around 50,000 people have been prescribed it.
A stop-start pattern of infrastructure investment has played out repeatedly across changes of government, so what's the role of a bipartisan pipeline?
According to the family, the child's case is so rare, very few documented cases exist worldwide.
A new report says two rail workers escaped serious injury after unsecured wagons rolled back during a late‑night shunting job.
At first glance, it seems an act of compassion. But beneath the surface lies a more difficult truth, writes Karen Stockin.
The winning ticket was sold at Whitcoulls in Glenfield.
Alani Morse is gearing up to compete against the best surfers in the world - in her own backyard, no less.
An increase in vandalism in South Wairarapa has seen road signs flattened, graffiti, and fly tipping.
Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe are accused of murdering Sidney Ross Bridson.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including the Kiwi dollar drops against the Aussie, and a car ploughs into a Sydney hair salon.
The senior minister said the saga around Stuart Smith and caucus was "not a tidy situation", calling it "pretty frustrating all round".
New Zealand First had opposed the agreement, which meant National and ACT required the support of Labour.
Mother’s Thai, trading as Diamond Thai, and its owner, Janya Duangjai, deliberately underpaid staff, charged illegal employment premiums, and ignored "basic employment obligations".
Aged 31 and weighing 156 kilograms, Auckland father of two Phill Tutunoa said he wanted to make a change.
The Government is to expand a scheme which, when passed into law, will allow some tradespeople to sign off on some of their own work, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced.
While nights would remain chilly, plenty of sunshine was expected to help lift daytime temperatures, MetService said.
"It’s long past time for Meta to step up," said Westpac boss, whose image was used in a deep fake image.
A Hawke's Bay farmer has been sentenced to home detention after hundreds of his sheep were starved or had severe flystrike and parasite problems.
Buckingham Palace shows portrait of working royals on what would have been the late Queen's 100th birthday.
A briefing from Finance Minister Nicola Willis came hours after credit rating agency Moody's downgraded its outlook for New Zealand's economy.
Tickets were for Styles' 30-night Together, Together residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Govt reveals worst case oil shock economic scenarios for NZ; Labour Party to back India free trade deal; Bishop says Stuart Smith-Luxon saga 'not a tidy situation'.
A 28-year-old farm worker from Awarua appeared in court charged with damaging multiple aircraft and stealing a $70,000 tractor from its hangar.
Tīnui is considered to be the site of the first formal Anzac service in April 1916.
The Fairy Falls track's viewpoint will reopen following fire damage last year, however access to the waterfalls and swimming hole will remain closed.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown hits out at the decision to decline funding next year's regatta – calling it a "disgraceful hash".
The New Zealand-founded At The World's Edge Festival holds two Anzac-themed performances in central London in the lead up to Anzac Day.
