Those recovering thank shoppers and rescue services who helped them, as an eighth victim who was tackled by the terrorist is identified.

Kiwibank continues to battle "intermittent" problems, while MetService is trying to get back online.

A partnership with Helius Therapeutics has been announced, with the two parties hoping “a new generation” of medicinal products will hit the shelves.

A nearby resident heard the truck being assisted with manoeuvring in a hilly Wellington suburb, then shouts of “stop stop stop”, before an “almighty” crash.

The justice select committee has received more than 100,000 submissions on a bill that would outlaw conversion therapy – almost three times the number received on any other New Zealand legislation.

There are 15 new cases in the community today. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said the “fall” in case numbers was “encouraging”.

Minister of Education seeks advice on whether school holidays should be shifted after long stint at home for Auckland parents under Covid alert level 4.

Caleb Smith, stranded in “horrendous” weather without a sleeping bag, huddled with trusty blue heeler Olive under a tarpaulin to survive.

Barry de Geest was initially hesitant to get the vaccine but now hopes doing so will inspire other disabled people.

A District Court judge granted interim suppression for the couple who allegedly breached lockdown to fly from Auckland to Wānaka before being charged to apply to the High Court.

Tracey Hedges feared her family may not make it through the night as massive winds roared around their South Canterbury property.

The popular festival has been postponed for the first time since launching in 1998.

Wiles said she was "blown away" by the generosity of 566 people who donated to her Auckland University research fund over the weekend.

Holiday attractions and accommodation providers say shifting the next school holidays would be hugely disruptive when things are already difficult.

It was a council meeting like Stratford's never before seen with social distancing, mask wearing and the beauty of technology coming into play.

The 39-year-old woman has been missing from her Christchurch home since mid-August.

Changing the name of the country and many cities and towns will be controversial, one Wellington City councillor warns, but she believes it's a fight worth having.

Heavy rain has hit the region, with numerous reports of flooding and river catchment levels under stress.

William Willis and Hannah Rawnsley say they "let everyone down", while his mother – a judge – says she's "appalled" by their actions.

The Pfizer vaccine is approved for children over the age of 12, but there are now four confirmed incidents of 11-year-olds getting their jabs.