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On The Up: How a Kiwi kid won a chance to take on the world's best surfers
Morse can now compete with idols like Caity Simmers, Carissa Moore and Stephanie Gilmore.
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‘Oh my god Mum, I’ve just won Powerball': Woman's 'numb' reaction to huge win
She had only recently committed to her favourite Powerball number, five.
Emergency mobile alert issued to Herbertville; Evacuations in Carterton
Police are helping evacuate people in Gladstone.
Man fatally shot, house and body torched in alleged 'wild west' neighbour dispute
Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe are accused of murdering Sidney Ross Bridson.
'There are no excuses': Police sting catches North Island shops selling nangs
Those charged face fines up to $500,000 or up to two years' imprisonment.
'He's a risk': Man exposes himself outside school before violently assaulting caregiver
Liam Marsh said he suffered a brain injury as a child, which makes him do stupid things.
Wellington state of emergency: 'Evolving situation' with more severe weather on way
MetService says there's a 'threat to life' from dangerous river conditions and flooding.
'Extensive damage' after fire at historic hall
Fire and Emergency crews responded to the fire at the 115-year-old hall about 2am Monday.
Kiwi 15-year-old to take on world's best surfers
Butland, 24, earned his wildcard after emerging from a field of 112 men.
State of emergency remains for Whanganui and Ōhura as more heavy rain expected tomorrow
A line of heavy showers is moving across the upper North Island this afternoon.
River levels monitored after heavy rain hits Lower Hutt
MetService says storms can dump 10-25mm of rain in just one hour.
Lucky Lotto player wins $1m as Powerball jackpot grows
The $4m Powerball prize was not struck and will rise to $5m on Wednesday.
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted, but flooding closes highways
Torrential rain and damaging wind gusts are possible for the lower North Island.
Māori Queen’s blessing sets stage for showdown in key electorate
Aspiring MP Kingi Kiriona received the blessing of the Māori Queen for his challenge.
Fresh weather warnings as weekend storm rolls in
Already-saturated regions are at risk of more slips and surface flooding.
Kiwi start-up linking AI giants to real help for people in crisis
Google, ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Claude maker Anthropic are among those on board.
Man towed corroded boat trailer, killing young mother when it detached and struck her vehicle
The woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car at the time of the crash.
756 lightning bursts light up night sky as cold blast lashes lower South Island
Wind gusts in Invercargill reached 100km/h as the system swept through.
Hard cash! Midweek windfall for lucky Rotorua Lotto player
Thirteen second division winners in Wednesday's draw.
From lucky booties to history maker: Teen sailor’s national title breakthrough
The 14-year-old won seven races to finish 18 points clear in a fleet of 86.
Are you $14m richer? Lotto's winning Powerball numbers are in
Tonight's lucky numbers have been drawn.
'Very rare': How one contaminated Auckland tap triggered a mass boil-water notice
Around 7800 properties were issued a boil-water notice last week.
Fonterra farmers’ $400,000 payday
How will Fonterra's farmer-shareholders spend their $400,000 Mainland payments?
Wayne Scott: We need 1kg of crushed rock every hour to maintain our roads
OPINION: Each Kiwi uses about 1kg of quarry aggregate every hour to live and work.
Tramper killed by boulder tried to flee mountain's falling rocks after warning screams
The 57-year-old fell about 20m on Taranaki Maunga after being struck by a boulder.
From South Africa to Lewis Pass: How First XV rugby teams are gearing up
Kiwi teams have performed well against some international rivals.
Disgraced teacher Timothy Fisher worked at 12 public schools after indecency convictions
A police vet once carried a 'red stamp' warning he must not be left alone with kids.
'Are you not seeing the news?': Cyclone fears force change of heart on family’s $1600 Coromandel getaway
Bachcare is refunding Paula Baker nearly $1600 for her Whitianga stay.
Rotorua and Feilding chase world schoolboy glory in Japan
Rotorua Boys’ High and Feilding High will play five games in eight days.
When Cyclone Vaianu will hit your region: Following the path of storm down North Island
Coromandel and Great Barrier Island under rare red strong wind warning for Sunday.