Stories by Laura Tupou

Two teenage boys killed in flash flooding in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges were helpful, humble members of their school and families, friends say.

Euthanising animals after injuries in rodeos is a "rare" and "regrettable" occurrence, a rodeo spokesperson says. Audio

An Auckland school is taking a stand against social media asking its students to not have any social media accounts until high school.

Although a law firm says it is suing two New Zealanders over Lorde's cancelled Israel concert, the pair say they have not received any summons. Audio

A hospital security guard who defrauded Auckland District Health Board of more than $250,000 has been ordered to repay the money before sentencing next month.

Student leaders gathered today to set the tone for Polyfest - the largest Pacific secondary school dance festival in the world - after fights overshadowed the successes onstage last year.

Pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart says she will be training as if she's heading to the Commonwealth Games before the selection is made next month.

Oranga Tamariki - the Ministry for Children - is needing more than just a new name, it needs to fill more than 100 social work jobs too. Audio

New Zealanders detained in Australia are on a hunger strike because of the tightening of rules in the visitors policy at Villawood detention centre. Audio

An organisation that teaches addicts cafe skills is looking for Auckland businesses to take on their work-ready trainees. Audio

A group of Great Barrier Island residents are renewing calls for the Department of Conservation to reconsider dropping poison on a nearby island to rid it of rats.

One year since Hamilton was declared homelessness-free, organisations working with those in need say the number is on the rise again.

Three iwi with overlapping interests in Tauranga Moana have committed to resolve present and future issues with Treaty settlements.

About 100 NZ athletes, including at least one elite rugby player, being investigated for buying and using banned drugs, Drug Free Sport New Zealand says.

Hotter days, more floods and landslides from rising sea levels are on the cards for Auckland by the end of the century.

Rail jobs could return to Dunedin's Hillside, five years after layoffs, as part of a joint venture to run a luxury train service through New Zealand.

Analysis - The rise of Mate Ma'a Tonga and their exuberant supporters has been the defining element of the Rugby League World Cup. For Tongans, the team has been a flashpoint for cultural pride, RNZ…

Tonga's historic win over New Zealand at the Rugby League World Cup on Saturday made "dreams come true" and the inspiring victory has fans wanting more.

A wrongly-issued liquor license for a music venue six years ago has forced one of Lorde's Auckland shows to move location.

A man on trial for a double murder at an Auckland pawn shop claims he was just doing God's work, while the Crown argues he killed the men in an angry jealous rage.

After a week of tension, only four people were arrested at a Tonga versus Samoa rugby league match on Saturday.

The atmosphere at Waikato Stadium is electric with Tongan and Samoan supporters cheering and singing side-by-side as the two Pacific teams' clash.

A machine operator in Auckland will now get back surgery through the public health system after RNZ asked about his treatment.

Fans of Tongan rugby league have descended on Ōtāhuhu in a sea of red and white, hoping to get last-minute autographs before the national team heads south to Hamilton for their next game against Toa… Audio

A critic of the Trans Pacific Partnership says Labour has softened its stance on a provision to allow foreign investors to sue governments.