Meet John Lennon's Kiwi family: 'I sipped whisky in Beatles' hotel'
Beatles John Lennon and Ringo Starr met extended family members in Wellington in 1964.
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Temperatures to drop 3C-4C early next week
Auckland is forecast to drop from a high of 17C today to 14C by Tuesday.
Four Waiouru crash victims now out of hospital
A child was killed and seven other people were injured in the two-car collision.
Rugby: Metro poised to strike
Metro sit poised to strike in fourth spot in the Manawatu Colts division rugby competition
Local Focus: NZ's youngest councillor sees climate change as the challenge of the century
Councillor Chandulal-Mackay on the region's challenges. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Logo created for Whanganui's first Heritage Month
Designer Cecelia Kumeroa has created a logo for the first Whanganui Heritage Month
Indefinite jail for decades of 'dehumanising' rapes
The charges against Richard Apperley date back to offending beginning in the 1990s.
Local Focus: Vinyl finds a new groove at the Record Fair
Travelling Record Fair brings people from all regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Search tactics assessed on missing Tararua tramper Darren Myers
Police assessing Tararua search options in face of forecast snow and gales.
Weather delays search for missing British tramper
The search for a 49-year-old British man, missing in the Tararua Range, continues today.
Waitangi Claims Trust seeks mandate from Taihape iwi
Trust is beginning a series of hui on June 15, in Taihape and Whanganui.
Six decades of service to Māori performing arts recognised
Sydney Kershaw's passion has taken him around the world for special performances.
Car mysteriously catches fire after Queen's Birthday crash in Whanganui
Police investigate after crashed car catches fire.
Glow show celebrates Matariki and Māori myth and legend
The glow show is a Matariki celebration sure to delight young audiences.
Local Focus: Newest tech for oldest collection
Explore the Sarjeant Gallery from anywhere in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Winter isn't coming New Zealand - it's here, and it's cold, brace yourselves
Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.
Highway travel across NZ disrupted by snow, flooding, gales and rockfall
Four major highways have snowfall warnings until 10pm this evening.
Thunderstorms, lightning, driving warnings. What's next?
No matter where you were in NZ last night, you would have experienced thunderstorms.
Letters: Local fuel prices a puzzle
Government needs to determine whether the big oil companies are in genuine competition.
Man killed in South Taranaki car crash
The car's occupant, a man in his 50s, died at the scene of the crash.
Childcare teacher stole centre's money to gamble
The teacher said she was "in the throes of a gambling addiction" when she stole the money.
Local Focus: Small town Marton has the best skate park in the country
Skaters are flying and flowing at the new, world-class skate park in Marton.
Local Focus: Small town Marton has the best skate park in the country
Upside-down skaters on flyouts and flow bowls in Marton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Grandmother pleads guilty to murder of 13yo granddaughter
59-year-old Lorraine Smith will appear for sentencing on July 19
Local Focus: Whanganui Brass Band will play to 200 million
Tour to China promises the world's biggest audience. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Curtain hacks for a warmer winter
Winter is coming but this Whanganui eco-expert knows how to bring out the best in your curtains. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Wanganui' the name of Scottish beer product
The use of 'Wanganui' by an international brewery is being seen as inappropriate.
Waverley crash: A day like any other before seven lives lost
Jeremy Thompson had smoked at least four cones of synthetic cannabis before the crash.
Local Focus: Measles cases are a case for vaccines
The case for immunising is getting stronger. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Seven died in crash: Son's fury at killer drugged driver
Driver who caused crash on learner licence, had smoked synthetic cannabis, coroner told.
Kakapo chick receives pioneering brain surgery
Lump on kakapo chick's head was caused by failure of skull bones to fuse before hatching.
Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.
Rugby: Key players back from injury
Key players back from injury expected to fire up Whanganui Metro this weekend.