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Hayes was with NZ climbers Marty and Denali Schmidt when they were killed by an avalanche.

Kiwis are quick to publicly embrace and declare their support for socially just causes.

GRAPHIC WARNING: Carl Loader attends crime scenes to clean up after police have finished.

Mobile phones can be a real pain in the neck ... and the hands, eyes and ears.

Handheld device use is believed to be leading to injuries for young children.

Terrance Wallace turned a terrifying experience into something positive.

The Muraka resort sleeps up to six adults and three children

Fighting to keep soldiers alive was a force of brave medics.

Colin Hogg on Sam Hunt: He's the brightest person I've ever met but he's funny as a flea.

A new book lifts the roof on the people who live in tiny homes.

Renowned New Zealand photojournalist Wade Goddard launches book of images.

Suzanne Lynch leads vocals in a remake of Piece of My Heart to raise funds for Lifeline.

Kiwi acting great gets first tattoo during filming of TV series Uncharted with Sam Neill.

Emily Miazga: "Hemp is a superfood."

Nine Kiwis are booked on Virgin Galactic's space tourism flights moving towards lift-off.

New TV show aims to get more Kiwis on to bikes for transport, recreation and fun.

Kiwi fitness expert calls for guidelines around high-intensity interval training.

Collectables shops have been shutting down around New Zealand.

Bosses looking at stopping work-related emails being sent to employees outside work hours.

Kiwis advised to de-stress and switch off as workplace pressure rises

New reality show gets flak but real-life drama on our screens unlikely to be dialled back.

Jordan Luck would drink from the moment he got up to when he'd fall asleep.

Stars tell of battles with drinking on Alcoholics Anonymous' 70th anniversary in NZ.

New personalised advertising in New Zealand caters to a desire for connection

End-of-life doulas are empowering those in the final stages of their lives.

The methamphetamine scourge is harming our youngest and most vulnerable.

Kiwi surfer Ella Williams flies to Mexico to continue globetrotting bid to be world No 1

New Zealand's biosecurity detector dogs have a plush new 80-kennel home

Baby boy's struggle with mysterious disease inspires funding of first national study.

Surf lifesavers are giving more time and rescuing more people but funding remains short.

Couple with dementia were able to stay together and be cared for in a secure apartment.