Michelle Peters said the past few weeks had been "a bit overwhelming" for the family following her partner's newfound social media stardom.
Joanne Ingham, 43, was found unresponsive in the toilet of a Wellington motel room on June 7, 2022, with her death initially treated as unexplained.
As temperatures rise, New Zealand’s dairy farmers face a growing challenge: keeping cows cool enough to remain productive.
Mayor Anita Baker and colleagues paid tribute to his decade of public service and lasting impact on the community.
A different local man — also named Richard Hayes — answered the hospital's call and decided to go pick up the stranger anyway to ensure he got home safely.
All Whites goalkeeper Oli Sail brought his 12-week-old groodle puppy into the studio to predict the outcome of the upcoming All Whites match against Iran.
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas fell about 40 metres to her death during what police say was an unauthorised bungee operation at a São Paulo bridge.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including the confirmed cause of death of one of NZ's famous stowaway twins, a deadly helicopter collision in Brazil, and why thunderstorms could cause problems for a UFC event at the White House.
The former National Party strategist will step into the role later this month, replacing outgoing editor-in-chief Tracy Watkins.
Police say the pair were found atop a large mobile crawler crane at around 3.30am on Saturday and arrested once they climbed down.
Police helicopter tracked three stolen cars travelling in tandem near Maraetai before all were stopped using road spikes, with one driving on "until all tyres were obliterated".
Affected in-store made deli meals were sold at New World Greymouth, New World Rolleston and Pak'nSave Riccarton.
The 2026 list from the National Business Review revealed the number of billionaires in New Zealand had risen from 18 to 26 in just a year.
Matt Garbett picked up a hamstring injury during training yesterday and was under assessment by the team’s medical staff today.
A marine marker found on Motukorea/Browns Island has been safely destroyed by the Defence Force in a controlled detonation.
Deal reached to end Iran war as Trump orders stop to US naval blockade; NBR releases its 2026 Rich List; and puppy's World Cup prediction takes unexpected turn on Breakfast.
Residents charged 55% of the market rate for some of the 102 elderly persons housing units, but that may increase to an 80% minimum.
Police are urgently appealing for the family of the infant to come forward.
Emergency services were called to the fire at Waitaki Boys' High School shortly before 9am last Tuesday.
At 17.3%, youth unemployment is the highest it’s been in more than 30 years.
More than 1200 properties were condemned following the Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023.
Massey University researcher Thomas Nash has visited UK cities to see what NZ can learn from building communities with trains at the centre.
Analysis: US Correspondent Logan Church reports from LA where local Iranians told him they don’t want this game happening.
