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Mother alleges hospital failures after death of twin and injury to surviving baby
The mother was carrying high-risk identical twins sharing a single placenta.
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Pregnant woman left hospital feeling unheard, four days later she lost her son
The woman says the doctor brushed off her concerns about her baby's slow growth rate.
Gales to peak near midnight as deep low drives wind, huge swells across NZ
A deep low-pressure system is moving northeast.
Roman Travers: Inside the Bluff Oyster Festival 2026
Roman Travers switches from radio host to tour group host at The Bluff Oyster Festival.
What it's really like trying to date in London in 2026
OPINION: It's the setting of countless rom-coms, but finding real love here is no joke.
Hot Take: Maybe the best place we can travel to is home
OPINION: After years of overseas travel, Molly Codyre returns to NZ.
The Fijian wing attack getting a warm reception in chilly Invercargill
The 22-year-old Fiji-born midcourter has become a key playmaker for the Steel.
Teen who allegedly sent nationwide bomb threats granted bail
Police say the boy sent threats to educational and public sites across New Zealand.
Lengthy treaty settlement ends with $6m for Hauraki iwi
Ngāti Tara Tokanui will receive $6m, nine sites and a Paeroa College option.
Teenage boy arrested in Invercargill over nationwide bomb threat investigation
The teen faces two charges in the Invercargill Youth Court today.
'It's like a marae': Former Mongrel Mob boss can keep gang pad used for violent attacks
Justice Christine Gordon ruled the Albion St property in Mataura can stay with Bill Elers.
Glenn Dwight: The beautiful chaos of 'She’ll be right'
OPINION: Some of our greatest achievements have a bit of 'she’ll be right' in them.
Miles, dogs, farmers - the road to the national sheep dog trials
Title hope Brian Dickison and five dogs have a 13-hour road trip, and 3-4 hours by ferry.
Teens accused of using gay dating app to target Invercargill victim appear in court
Lawyers for the teens argued the charge of burglary with a weapon was too high.
More than $110k raised for family of pilot killed in Mt Aspiring helicopter crash
Pilot Tim Brown and guide Sean Roach died during a hunting flight on Sunday.
Strong winds and rain to lash South Island after frosty calm spell
'This is quite a bit stronger than we’ve had for a few weeks now.'
Chilly -7.1C start for alpine village ahead of rain, wind and black ice as wintry shift hits
Much of the South Island is cloaked in rain and wind watches.
'Deliberate, extremely dangerous': Teens charged after alleged dating app attacks
Officers warn online trends are driving violent, 'trend-driven' assaults.
First XV wrap: Sacred Heart attack too much for defending champs
Sacred take heart from a huge second half to beat defending 1A champions.
'Widely known and deeply respected' pilot remembered after fatal helicopter crash
Pilot Tim Brown and guide Sean Roach died during a hunting flight on Sunday.
Your next art escape: Hidden galleries, trails and workshops around Aotearoa
From glassblowing to bone carving, get hands-on in NZ.
'Devastated': Experienced pilot and guide named as Mt Aspiring helicopter crash victims
The chopper was chartered for a hunting trip, police confirmed.
Cancer missed three times: Call for review of lab tests after woman's death
Health NZ and Awanui Labs say reviews show no evidence of wider systemic failings.
Median house sale price for Hawke’s Bay dips to 20-month low
'Owner-occupiers looking to downsize and investors were the most active buyer groups.'
House sales slide as Iran war, fuel costs and rate fears hit buyers
National sales in April fell 7.9% year on year, REINZ data shows.
30 charges laid after Southland drug bust uncovers $61k and illicit drugs
Police say more charges and arrests are likely as inquiries continue.
Rural families hit harder by rising fuel costs, report finds
'These numbers show the cost of living crisis is not being felt equally across NZ.'
Winter is coming: Auckland temps to plummet, coldest nights since September
The week ahead is forecast to be a pearler – but a cold one.
Dating app warning: Person in critical condition after assault during meet-up
Both assaults happened in secluded areas of Queens Park in Southland.
Ikea parent snaps up Tararua forest as local footprint tops 43,000ha
The 521ha Cypress Hill Forest boosts Ingka's New Zealand estate.