Stories by Rachel Helyer Donaldson

A parent says organisers of a children's extreme cross country event have left them high and dry with claims of a natural disaster.

Whether they are baking Wookie cookies, dressing up as their favourite character or attending a movie marathon, Star Wars fans are having a big weekend.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the robbery. Audio

Members of the rainbow community say they are heartbroken but not surprised at the cancellation of a tour where drag performers read stories to children in libraries.

Michael Baker said pseudoephedrine masks Covid-19 symptoms, meaning people could go back to work or school when they are still unwell and contagious. Video

A New Zealander living in New York says the magnitude 4.8 quake that rocked the north-east US reminded her of home.

Cancer Society New Zealand says the announcement by the Princess of Wales is a reminder for everyone to look after their health.

Ukrainians and their supporters gathered in Wellington's Civic Square on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The standard needs to change if police want to recruit and keep staff, an ex officer says.

The fishing competition organiser says a boat jetty protest by iwi members was misdirected.

The rate of homicides in the country has almost doubled over the past three weeks, with police saying they have started eight separate investigations since 16 December.

A public health academic says New Zealand's rowback on smokefree legislation is "very embarrassing" and has tarnished our reputation.