Seventy-three-year-old Michael Turner, who has cerebral palsy, is giving back to Burwood Hospital after staff helped him recover from a serious fall.
One expert says it can be quite easy – if you are the US president.
The photos show Catherine reuniting with Prince William, George, Charlotte and Louis after finishing the three peaks mountain challenge in Wales.
Treated water in Rotorua will soon have far fewer nasties as a new filtration system kicks in.
Today's headlines in 90 seconds include severe flooding in Otago, searing wildfires in Europe and a rude awakening for one of the top FIFA World Cup teams.
The change will take effect from this Wednesday, July 8, giving "players a wider window to see if they’re a big winner".
A young man remains in a serious but stable condition after being stabbed during a fight at a party in Te Kamo on Friday night.
Natalie, 80, was was last seen at her Golden Bay residence this morning wearing a woollen hooded jersey and black sneakers.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of New North Rd and Mount Eden Rd at about 12.10pm on Monday, following a two-vehicle crash.
The "Drink Swim Fish" package, announced today, sets out eight interventions the party says would deliver clean drinking water, swimmable rivers and beaches.
Wetlands and walkway create a place where people can walk, exercise and reconnect with nature.
The Three Lions move on to face Norway on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Florida, for a spot in the semifinals.
The trade drumbeat comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Auckland on Friday - the first official visit by an Indian leader in 40 years.
New Zealand was warned that China planned to fire a missile into the South Pacific Ocean only hours before the launch, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said.
Video sent to 1News shows Fire and Emergency New Zealand trucks at the scene.
Red-level rain warning follows storm north after Otago deluge; Australian PM is sorry for saying he'd 'shag' Kylie Minogue; Lotto NZ changes winner announcements
Leaking 32 points and four tries against France has served to focus minds after the relief of victory in Christchurch.
Feral deer numbers are increasing on the West Coast and increasingly are encountered on the region's remote highways by motorists
Photos from the scene show the extent of the damage, with blackened power points, an exploded fuse box, and holes blown through the home's walls.
Residents cut off for close to a week after South Wairarapa's recent deluge say repeated storm damage is threatening livelihoods, schooling and the future of their community.
