02:01
Olivia McTaggart knocked 11cm off McCartney's old under-17 mark, while weightlifting brother Cam is also breaking records.

Auckland teen smashes Olympic hero Eliza McCartney's age-group record

Olivia McTaggart knocked 11cm off McCartney's old u17 mark, while weightlifting brother Cam is also breaking records.

00:30
Labour candidate Michael Wood is getting a helping hand from former MP Phil Goff, who triggered the race by becoming Auckland's Mayor.

Mt Roskill by-election deadline looms

The full list of contenders to succeed new Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is about to be confirmed.

A map showing the epicentre and area of a magnitude-5 earthquake at 5:59am on November 8 2016

'Quite a shake' - Strong early-morning earthquake rattles Taranaki

The quake was centred about 10km north of the small town of Opunake.

01:51
More than 20,000 are expected to flock to Addington Raceway for the NZ Trotting Cup.

'Boom horse' Lazarus favourite for today's NZ Trotting Cup

Race caller Mark McNamara says Lazarus hasn't been tried at 3200 metres before.

01:21
Steve Hansen says Barrett learning to conduct a team in a pressured environment during the Hurricanes’ finals run has accelerated his development.

Beauden Barrett, Dane Coles finalists for World Rugby player of the year award

Either of the All Blacks could become the fifth consecutive New Zealand men's rugby player to win the prestigious award.

02:04
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were given an official welcome at Government House this morning.

A touch of Maori culture and kiwi encounter on the itinerary as Dutch royals visit Christchurch

The royals will also see the city's rebuild and meet members of the local Dutch community.

Opinion: Is the Latino vote going to save Hillary Clinton?

Donald Trump's talk of "building a wall" on the border has done himself no favours with Latinos, writes Corin Dann.

Australia bushfire

'If you come across a fire think about survival, not selfies' - 20 fires burn out of control in NSW

More than 700 firefighters battled blazes yesterday across the state.

04:36
The bodycams can play a vital role in collecting evidence with cameras showing some of the shocking things that happen.

'It tells no lies' - bodycams coming to aid of SPCA and the animals they protect

Cameras are turning their gaze on those mistreating animals.

03:39
It all began with a few women wanting to help Women's Refuge and 20 years on the art exhibition has grown to be much more.

Artist helped by Women's Refuge gives back at Sculpture on the Shore

Nia-Val Ngaro is now a first-time exhibitor at the outdoor exhibition on Auckland's North Shore.

05:00
Why do reminder notices cost you more than the price of using the road?

Woman racks up admin fees after not paying for road toll during daily commute

Robyn Watson wonders why the bill can cost twice as much as the debt?

00:31
Ariel Gonzalez’s two week old device caught fire after he was charging it before class.

Samsung stung by second model of exploding phone - report

The model is different from the Galaxy Note 7 that has been recalled worldwide.

01:37
Arrested after a shocking kidnapping, he's also admitted to carrying out several murders and led police to bodies on his property.

US real estate agent admits responsibility for massacre 13 years ago

Arrested after a shocking kidnapping, he's also admitted to carrying out several murders and led police to bodies on his property.

02:04
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were given an official welcome at Government House this morning.

'Very special to have them' - Wellington locals excited by Dutch royal visit

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were given an official welcome at Government House this morning.

02:47
The $300 million package will provide an extra 1400 new emergency beds at any one time.

The $300 million package will provide an extra 1400 new emergency beds at any one time.

Huge boost for emergency housing, support to tenants

03:39
It all began with a few women wanting to help Women's Refuge and 20 years on the art exhibition has grown to be much more.

Sculpture on the Shore's incredible evolution from backyard exhibition to sensational success

It all began with a few women wanting to help Women's Refuge and 20 years on the art exhibition has grown to be much more.

01:47
The violence comes months after a series of late night one punch assaults near Auckland's waterfront.

The violence comes months after a series of late night one punch assaults near Auckland's waterfront.

Auckland cops 'frustrated' after mass brawl on K Rd 'through people's over-indulgence in alcohol'

04:36
The bodycams can play a vital role in collecting evidence with cameras showing some of the shocking things that happen.

SPCA patrol equipped with bodycams to record ugly run-ins with bad pet owners

The bodycams can play a vital role in collecting evidence with cameras showing some of the shocking things that happen.

01:33
Ross Intermediate's dedicated kids took on a mammoth fundraising challenge to make sure all 72 kids who couldn't afford camp could go.

Ross Intermediate's dedicated kids took on a mammoth fundraising challenge to make sure all 72 kids who couldn't afford camp could go.

Palmerston North kids relish school camp after mammoth fundraising effort to ensure all could go

01:53
Young Irish replacement first five Joey Carbery lived in NZ until he was 11, with his Kiwi roots still strong.

Young man with NZ rugby running through his Irish veins laps up 'dream come true'

Young Irish replacement first five Joey Carbery lived in NZ until he was 11, with his Kiwi roots still strong.

02:06
The Junior Doctors' Union is still determined to get 12 day shifts down to 10, seven nights down to four and the DHBs are saying no.

Junior doctors to walk off wards again

"Although the DHBs have made another offer, it is seriously deficient in addressing the doctor’s concerns."

09:38
For years they've maintained the land as their own, planting veggies, fruit trees and beautiful gardens, but now they're being railroaded off it by KiwiRail.

KiwiRail charging new lease fee to properties backing onto rail tracks

This year, KiwiRail is undertaking a massive audit of their rail corridors.

00:16
Hayne was left red-faced after porn was shown to a group of Gold Coast high school students after a cyber expert used his phone for a demonstration.

Video: Titans star Jarryd Hayne left red-faced after embarrassing porn gaffe

Hayne has been caught in an embarrassing pornography gaffe while presenting an online safety talk at a Gold Coast high school.

01:51
More than 20,000 are expected to flock to Addington Raceway for the NZ Trotting Cup.

NZ Trotting Cup preparations in full swing on and off the track

Horses, punters and police are all counting down to the big race.

03:14
The father of Lucia, who has cerebral palsy, is on crusade to create truly inclusive playgrounds.

'She's the nucleus of everything' - brave girl with cerebral palsy inspires dad to create a 'perfect garden'

A blank canvas in Christchurch has been turned into Kelly Dugan's field of dreams.

03:19
His punishing schedule is even taking in Democratic strongholds like Michigan and Minnesota.

'You've suffered enough' - Donald Trump ups ante on refugees as he seeks late boost

He would give local residents the power to prevent refugees from settling in their communities.

01:57
All 200+ sites will have a defibrillator on site which deliver an electric shock to the heart.

Heart defibrillators spreading but do you know where to find one?

Z petrol stations are joining companies that carry the machines and there's an app that lists where they are in suburbs.

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