US basketball star Brittney Griner of WNBA says she thought about taking her own life during detention in Russian jail

“I felt like leaving here so badly.”

Tattooist of Auschwitz series: Waipā author Heather Morris’ novel comes to life on screen

Heather Morris on the whirlwind ride with Tattooist of Auschwitz miniseries.

How four-time TV ‘Bachelor’ Nick Viall finally found love (spoiler: not on camera)

New York Times: Initially, it was casual. Then she walked away.

Beachlands Maraetai rugby player who died after tackle Cory Heather remembered by family as devoted father, treasured son

Heather died after suffering a head knock during a match in Beachlands on Saturday.

Inside a US Navy submarine navigating the Arctic

New York Times: Inside a US nuclear-powered attack sub training for potential war.

Rotorua boy’s bone marrow donor plea strikes chord with engineering firm owners

Where to now for Waarakihi Hooper Felise's push for a bone marrow donor.

Strolling out with ‘Captain Tom’ Hamilton Logan on the Havelock North Village Green

Hammie calls for walkers to join 100km of walks before his 100th birthday.

Skipper of vessel that capsized on Auckland’s Manukau Harbour describes dramatic rescue

In a matter of seconds, he and his mate were in the water.

Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club $300k away from $2.5m ‘refresh’ target

Construction works for the new clubrooms got underway after Easter.

Island Roots, Auckland Ways: Pacific social media influencer on losing weight and growing up as a pastor’s kid

"I want to live longer. It's a different meaning when you have kids."

Real Life: RSA NZ boss Marty Donoghue says Anzac Day has become ‘a bit like Disneyland’

'Light shows … might make it more attractive, but they take away from its core purpose.'

Laughter really is the best medicine! From easing back pain to keeping your heart healthy- experts tell DailyMail.com of the 6 surprising benefits of a 10 minute chuckle

Laughter works wonders for your mental and physical health, with an ever-expanding body of research pointing to its healing powers of reducing stress and easing pain.

Pastures Past: The life of a drover

Drover has almost become a word of the past.

Israel-Hamas war: Sadness for Kiwi family after premature Palestinian baby Sabreen Jouda dies

Baby Sabreen loses fight for survival after being cut from dead mother’s womb.

Taranaki’s Audrey Cooper celebrates 102nd birthday with five generations of family

She's already making plans for her 103rd birthday celebration.

Super Rugby Pacific form giving All Blacks selectors a simple task: Gregor Paul

OPINION: Super Rugby will be relatively stress-free viewing for Scott Robertson.

Boaties fined for fishing in Motiti Protection Area over summer

'The rules are clear and apply to everyone equally.'

David Seymour on Waitangi Tribunal, school lunches and euthanasia

Act Party leader gives his views on school lunches, the Waitangi Tribunal and apologies.

Sir Paul Adams receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Waikato in Tauranga

He is the first to receive the award in Tauranga.

‘Life and death situation:’ Man with cancer had surgery cancelled at last minute

'What are we living in? A Third World country?'

Whānau of ‘handsome’ Vietnam soldier Peter Rauhihi of Shannon remember him on Anzac Day

Anzac Day provides a chance to remember ‘handsome’ young soldier Peter Rauhihi.