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Miracle as one-year-old baby trapped in 50ft well for 19 hours is rescued

This is the miraculous moment a one-year-old baby named Jesus was saved after being trapped in a 50ft (15m) well for 19 hours.

'Short and sharp': Early feijoa harvest hits Gisborne, Hawke's Bay

Growers report good fruit size, but heavy crops have struggled due to wet conditions.

Ground staff unblock Air India plane toilet that caused emergency landing

Ground staff unblocked an Air India plane toilet that caused an emergency landing. Flight AI126 bound for Delhi was forced to turn back to Chicago.

Stories of heroism unearthed as ‘long unseen' Dannevirke treasures go up for auction

A firefighter's sacrifice, and a Navy man's bravery - the back stories behind the medals.

Opinion: How foreign investment could reshape Māori economic future

Geothermal energy aligns with Māori aspirations and global green energy focus.

Health NZ apologises over woman’s month-long wait for ultrasound results

A New Plymouth woman's ultrasound results were delayed for a month.

Police renew search for Tom Phillips and missing children

Police say the search was not prompted by a new sighting of the young family.

Air India flight suffers clogged TOILETS forcing emergency landing

An Air India flight suffered clogged toilets, forcing an emergency landing after more than 10 hours of flying. The airline confirmed that flight AI126, bound for Delhi.

Harrowing ordeal: Female politician fled to NZ after graveside threat

Gunmen surrounded her house, and she received two threatening phone calls.

Popular Auckland restaurants expanding to Wellington’s Golden Mile

Restaurateur says he's 'optimistic but apprehensive' about opening in the capital.

Rotorua pedestrian death: Why a grieving son supports the driver who killed his father

Daniel Rikiti was sentenced to three years' jail but remains on bail during appeal.

Editorial: Polls show Christopher Luxon’s leadership challenge

OPINION: Luxon slips behind Hipkins as voters signal doubts about National's leader.

Legal expert says name suppression change won’t fix issue ‘exploited’ by some

Huge delays when defendants choose to appeal suppression decisions are hurting victims.

Nicola Willis wants to change procurement rules to help NZ companies

The Government wants to make it easier for Kiwi companies to bid for contracts.

Winston prepares for the Washington quickstep - Audrey Young

There are many reasons Winston Peters and Marco Rubio should click.

Epic sandcastle showdown takes over Orewa Beach

Who is the king of the sandcastle? Reporter Sebastian is in Orewa, where 30 teams of sculptors are shaping tonnes of sand into victory.

"They're actually enslaving people in those communities"

Head of the National Organised Crime Group, Greg Williams explains how the Mr Asia drug ring paved the way for NZ's methamphetamine problem. Video/Marty Melville - Edit/Ella Wilks

‘They’re actually enslaving people’: Top cop compares gang tactics with Mr Asia drug syndicate

Overseas criminals and local gangs use meth to bring misery to NZ communities, say police