'The air was blue when he said the price,' fleeced passenger says.

Air NZ said it was shaping up to be the busiest week of the year for its domestic network.

It comes after 11 Vietnamese nationals were deported last month for growing cannabis.

A witness said the van and its driver almost became a near-certain road toll statistic.

Armed officers cordoned off car parks and the hospital went into lockdown.

'It’s like the last straw to break my back ... It's like a kick in the guts.'

'He suffered horrific injuries to his face and head after being violently assaulted.'

It was the largest Auckland Marathon on record, with nearly 18,000 registering.

Her 8-year-old daughter farewelled her by saying, 'I will love you for all the days'.

The 11 arrested were all Vietnamese nationals who have since been deported.

The incident closed the Southern Motorway, with thousands of rush-hour motorists stranded.

The male staffer acknowledged being involved in inappropriate online activity.

The official holiday road toll period ended at 6am this morning.

“She really wanted to fight for her kids”.

'I wanted her to know she was not alone.'

The victim was a bus passenger - she did not know her attacker.

Supermarket operator says it is looking into the incident 'as a matter of priority'.

Police take away plants, light fixtures and air filters from two properties.

The Police Eagle helicopter was seen circling the area after the incident.

Police say seven youths have been charged with intentional damage.

Woolworths says there have been 925 acts of aggression in the last year in its stores.

The South African-national will be deported at the completion of her sentence.

Some Marokopa locals have refused to believe fugitive father was involved in the robbery.

Maritime NZ says safety policies and procedures were not followed.

Subway said the restaurant was closed for 'thorough, intense cleaning'.

Subway said the restaurant was closed for 'thorough, intense cleaning'.

A military lawyer says the Prime Minister would need to sign-off on a SAS hunt.

The fugitive Marokopa father and his three kids were spotted by pig hunters last week.

The image shows a light slick of oil coming from the vessel.

The National Hurricane Centre warned of 'life-threatening storm surge and extreme winds'.

Five people were in the car and two were able to get out safely, but three were killed.

Some social media users say the brewery's ad is inappropriate.

It’s understood insurance would not cover the full cost of salvage and clean-up.

Police said the man appeared to have been hit by his own vehicle.

Dunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.

Samuel Keast's grieving sister believes her brother's workplace was 'toxic'.

The person was released by police after it was confirmed they held diplomatic immunity.

A witness said they saw a man with what appear to be a large gun strapped around his neck.

Firefighters battled a “totally involved” house fire in Castor Bay for hours overnight.

Organisers hoped at least 10,000 participants would turn up.

A manager at one of the gyms said she was 'trying to fix' her mistake.

'It was a pretty unique situation that even some of the crew haven't experienced before.'

"If they want to make real change in the world, they need to turn up to school."

The review will be held in December 2024 to determine next steps in the coronial inquiry.

Polkinghorne is due to return to court in November on two meth-related charges.

From 12pm to 3pm, there had been about 6800 lightning strikes over the North Island.

Experts said the dog would've been in 'severe discomfort' for a three-to-six-month period.

It is estimated the bridge could be built within a decade.

“Items of interest” were allegedly found at the weekend, but police won't comment.

The woman said she coloured the doves because it was 'beautiful'.

Police warned against the search saying it could compromise vital evidence.

An AUT spokesperson says they were 'concerned about the results of the survey'.

A 4WD and a people-mover were travelling in opposite directions when they collided.

Grandfather was found in a courier van with a gunshot wound and died at the scene.

Authorities have completed their examination as family plan tangi.

'She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell.'

“She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell."

“Consumers should be able to trust that the price advertised is what they will pay."

The seizure prevented up to $5.1m in social harm and economic cost to New Zealand.

'The loss of this cherished boy has left a big hole in everyone’s hearts.'

Mission says it received an 'alert of concern' this afternoon.

The cash will be available for patients from the Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit.

There were reports of gas cylinders in the interior of the building.

Union criticises the new set-up that will come into effect on October 1.

NZ Government seeks answers over how separatist rebels killed chopper pilot.

His family say he was 'the most caring and loving husband and dad'.

His family say he was "the most caring and loving husband and dad".

After eight years on Karangahape Rd, Madame George will close its doors.

A warrant for the man's arrest was issued nearly two weeks ago.

The driver allegedly blew almost four times the legal alcohol limit.

Coastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.

A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder over the incident.

Five search warrants were carried out by police over the past two days.

A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder over the incident.