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"It will be The Wiggles as you remember and love them, but we’ll all have a bit more grey hair... and there’s a bar."

You know you're going home when the dish you've just busted a gut getting plated is likened to tinned meat.

A small Kāpiti community is cut off due to a road closure, with nearly 200 without power and dozens gathering in the spot with cellphone reception.

Waka Kotahi is urging care as winds, snow and slips affect roads around the motu.

A Southland man was allegedly shot dead in the midst of a domestic struggle in the hallway of a house in Otautau.

Police have arrested a 24-year-old man and referred two teenagers to Youth Aid following Whangārei ram raids.

Council candidates won’t have to disclose their address on election ads, in a law change to alleviate “growing fears” of online and offline abuse.

Winter illnesses are putting school attendance and teacher availability numbers at all-time lows across the country, causing a plea for relief.

Adapting to a new culture can be challenging, but Sanam Mukhtar is helping others make the transition to Kiwi life.

Dan Rosewarne, a veteran of two tours to Afghanistan, will enter Parliament to replace Kris Faafoi who is stepping down to spend more time with his family.

'At the end of the day people need to be respectful', New Plymouth District Council's head of engagement said.

A Taranaki bach owner is in a race against time and the tide, as a raging river eats away at his coastal property and inches closer to his beloved holiday home.

The Harbour Bridge closes whenever gusts reach over 90kph in a cross-wind direction.

After Rebel Wilson went Instagram official with partner Ramona Agruma, an Australian newspaper columnist said the outlet originally planned to expose their relationship.

Alison Holt said she witnessed a “freak of nature” when a 40-year-old tree was uprooted by an enormous gust of wind and crashed into her roof.

Voting packs for LineTrust South Canterbury's postal vote have arrived in mail boxes addressed to former tenants and property owners, and in some cases to deceased partners.

Sam Deuchrass: “You walk into the changing rooms and the lockers have got Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Barack Obama, Tom Brady on them. It was just me out there, hacking around on a 16 handicap.”

Public transport cancellations, Harbour Bridge repeated closures, stormy weather. Here's what you need to know for your evening commute.

ANALYSIS: It's a reshuffle born of necessity, but the PM will be hoping the new faces can give Labour a much-needed boost.