Mary Argue

Communities remain separated from each other, with work to clear slips on State Highway 35 continuing.

Sjaak van Unnik believes he's gained a lot of aunties and uncles on the East Coast. Audio

Communities are still isolated following widespread flooding and slips, with helicopters delivering supplies. Audio

The Gisborne District Council said communities around Te Araroa, Onepoto, and Wharekahika have been the worst hit, with the intense deluge that began on Wednesday evening Audio

The 2025 National Skin Cancer Survey showed sunburn rates were the highest in 15 years. Audio

The latest bid - dubbed the North South Express - has been submitted to the government's investment agency and comes more than a decade after the previous bid was quashed. Audio

Seven months ago, Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre was on the brink of closure.

A father, his two kids, and a friend were flung into treacherous waters when their boat capsized on a notorious west coast sandbar last month.

The green light for GenPro's application follows approvals for two big corporate general practice providers to set up their own PHO's.

The man was later shot with sponge rounds and tasered.

"We're ... getting swamped out here. We've lost fuel tanks. Please advise," the caller said over crackles. So where are they? Audio

"We should be really worried," the head of the Immunisation Taskforce says. Audio

The consequences of chronic methamphetamine use are already visible in hospital wards, and it's about to get worse, Dr Paul Quigley says.

A new report has analysed grade data from the country's eight universities between 2006 and 2024. Audio

A new report has analysed grade data from the country's eight universities between 2006 and 2024.

One man died while another was left with serious injuries within hours of each on Wednesday.

Some locals back the plan, but others are worried it could change the character of their village. Audio

An asbestos removal company boss says he's been flooded with calls from emotional parents and schools wanting help. Audio

Two new tunnels will take two hectares of the green belt, cost up to $4 billion and require major works in nearby areas for years. Audio

After launching last month, Queensgate Night Market has been cancelled over what local MP Chris Bishop says is bureaucracy gone mad.

The 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook Wellington on Thursday night - but no-one at St James Theatre blinked.

More than 180 roles have been lost since November 2023 through the closure of the crown-owned science and innovation entity.

RV President Brian Peat said it was a chance for political parties to show they're "committed to fairness and dignity for older Kiwis".

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has now confirmed the millipede has been found in New Plymouth, and that it's also awaiting samples of a specimen from Nelson.

Power is still out in Eketahuna and internet and cell phone reception is patchy. Audio