Lena Zhang Harrap with her parents Martin and Su Harrap.

'He took her to the depths of hell' – murder victim's mother speaks out

Lena Zhang Harrap's horrific murder in 2021 left her mother Su heartbroken, yet still grateful for all she brought her – including a surprising new friendship.

May 12, 2024

25:12

Construction worker Tyler Tipene, 24, slept in his car throughout Queenstown’s winter.

'Sleeping in my car next to a $15m house' – Life in Queenstown's housing crisis

"Behind the beauty, boutiques and big business, hardworking Kiwis live in cars and tents," Sunday's Conor Whitten writes.

November 5, 2023

21:23

Adam Clayton says his e-scooter blew up like a bomb had gone off.

'Almost killed me': The fire risk lurking in almost every home

Household battery fires have almost doubled in the space of less than a year.

October 15, 2023

18:18

A banner calling for Victoria University to "make art not cuts".

Iconic Kiwi actor laments 'insulting' proposed Vic Uni theatre cuts

"It's so shortsighted, and it's insulting to the arts community of Aotearoa," Robyn Malcolm says of Victoria University's proposed cuts to its theatre programme.

September 10, 2023

12:28

Andrew Bagshaw in the Donbas in 2022.

Sunday: Kiwi's fatal 'accident' in Ukraine may really be Russian war crime

Aid worker Andrew Bagshaw's family was told his death was an accident, but a Sunday investigation reveals it may have been something more sinister.

August 13, 2023

22:35

Health Minister Ayesha Verrall says the spread of vape shops is "not good" and is similar to the situation with tobacco and alcohol.

Fears confirmed: New data shows vape stores target poorest areas

A Sunday investigation reveals the link between an area’s deprivation and the number of vape stores.

June 11, 2023

21:02

April 2023
Unlike previous generations, many don’t own their own homes. To balance the budget in a cost-of-living crisis, something inevitably has to give.

Struggling pensioners tell of sitting in dark, not flushing, to save money

Unlike previous generations, many don't own their own homes. To balance the budget in a cost-of-living crisis, something inevitably has to give.

April 23, 2023

23:08

March 2023
And where we build our houses, matters.

Are flood protections putting New Zealanders at greater risk?

The climate is changing. Our defences are failing. And in some cases, they’re making things worse.

March 5, 2023

16:54