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Family beg for news of missing teen who vanished from Auckland mall

The teenager was last seen at the LynnMall Shopping Centre in West Auckland on Wednesday.

One dead after crash involving vehicle and pedestrian

The crash occurred just before midnight, closing a residential street temporarily.

Woman sexually assaulted taking dog for late-night walk

The assault took place in Tokoroa last night, police say.

Inside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisine

Fine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.

'Please don’t go for my face': Dog drags terrified great-grandmother off mobility scooter

'The pain was out of this world. I’d rather give birth.'

'Incredible': Northland retirees become world champs in new sport

The Warrens became the first over-70s Hyrox world champions at the competition in Chicago.

Revealed: What was in a Napier mayoral candidate's letter that got him sacked as caravan club chair

Long letter sent by Nigel Simpson was a complaint about bullying, and a plea for advice.

What Havelock North was worried about 100 years ago

Keeping wandering cattle and 'noisy children' away from the War Memorial was paramount.

NZ is in economic purgatory, and indicators are flashing red

OPINION: 'Are we there yet?' the kids ask. 'Nearly there,' Dad replies.

Roads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms

Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.

'A win for Tarawera': Sewerage connection cost lowered to $36k per household

An additional $4.685m has been committed to the scheme by the Government and two councils.

Man remanded in custody after alleged road-rage knife incident

A man was arrested for alleged road rage in Tauranga last month.

Man celebrating prison release got into gang-fuelled bar brawl, landing him back in jail

The fight involved multiple people and four victims, including one who was stabbed.

Cover-up alleged in motorbike manslaughter case

One man is charged with manslaughter, and another with being an accessory after the fact.

Greystone’s Georgia Mehlhopt takes top viticulture prize

The competition is open to contestants from Nelson, North Canterbury and Waitaki.

'Scaring me': Heavy rain brings flooding

'My whole back section’s flooded, it’s coming up to my back door step.'

Council votes to trial opening Splash Planet next winter - without the pools

It'll run at a reduced entry price, with no pools open.

Amelia Marsden wins Nelson Young Grower title

Amelia Marsden is keen for other young people to consider a career in horticulture.