Stories by Jonty Dine

A family has been denied New Zealand residency on the grounds their daughter is a medical burden to the country.

After what has been described as both the longest and shortest 15 days of their lives, residents of the Hawke's Bay town finally have power restored.

Wairoa residents are limited on fuel, food, water and communications and the emotional toll is mounting. Audio

Some residents locals in the northern Auckland town of Warkworth say they were caught completely unprepared by last Friday's floods and communication was insufficient from local government.

While residents enjoy a brief reprieve from the rain, the rubbish continues to pile up as the full cost of the flood continues to be counted.

A South Auckland community leader is calling the response to the flood disgraceful as some say they felt abandoned while a wall of water roared through the streets. Audio

A music festival born out of tragedy is hoping to connect a community of mental health champions.

After centuries of what they say are failed policies, marae, hapū, iwi and community leaders are calling for reform of alcohol laws.

What was meant to be a grand return to business has become another nightmare for the tourism sector after a wet start to the year.

The main road that leads from Thames to Coromandel has been shut due to an unstable cliff.

A new strain XBB.1.5, nicknamed 'Kraken', is spreading rapidly across the globe.

A man who had his roof blown off during this yesterday's tornado in central Otago said he has no idea where it landed.

Voters may be feeling slightly apathetic and suffering election fatigue but a crucial seat is up for grabs in Hamilton this month.

Three businessmen who made unlawful donations to the National Party have been sentenced to community detention with their past philanthropy taken into account.

New Zealanders in desperate need of a roof over their heads are increasing with services such as the Auckland City Mission providing a literal lifeline.

It's almost game time. The Black Ferns vs England World Cup final promises to inspire young girls to play, and hospitality venues are expecting a huge "freewheeling" evening. Audio

NIWA air quality researchers have launched a project to track ventilation and assess how vulnerable communities could be better protected from Covid-19.

It is the liquorice-like taste of teething for toddlers, but for one mother, Bonjela almost cost her daughter's life.

Hate speech is on the rise online and community groups are concerned it will soon escalate to violence.

The widow of the final victim in 2019's terrorist attack says things have not improved for New Zealand Muslims.

Of every 100 sexual assaults in Aotearoa, just 10 are reported to police and of those, only one will result in a conviction.

Water safety advocates are fearful for this summer's toll on the back of the worst year in a decade for drownings in Aotearoa.

Mortgage brokers and homeowners are worried potential repayment increases will significantly stretch household budgets.

The owners of Whakaari Island had their application for dismissal thrown out in the Auckland District Court today.

The family of three children missing for 10 months are fundraising for a reward to offer for information leading to their return.