Trend emerges amid a dramatic increase in drivers fleeing police.

The worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.

“It is wonderful to have world-class athletes here, and a privilege to win today’s event.”

Taranaki woman has become a social media star after charting her meth addiction recovery.

Teen colleague was among first on scene as volunteer fireman, sharing jokes with hurt pal.

'No one should have to lose so many people in such a short time.'

Swells peaking up to 3m are expected for the entire east coast of the North Island.

Providing aerial entertainment for a flying school, an airshow, cricket and motor racing.

'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'

"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."

The group of four teenagers were being carried out to sea by a strong current.

Man followed surf lifeguard and continued to hurl foul language and verbal abuse.

Regional trials for Te Matatini about to start.

The accused has been granted interim name suppression.

Hopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.

The school says it spent $45,000 on legal costs responding to the requests.

It has been 13 years since Vijender saw his family in India.

Fundraising is still a focus of the surf lifesaving club.

'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'

'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.

Bloody Inspirational Tips and Stories is about men talking about their lives.

Bridges said he had broken his wrist and badly grazed his face.

He has already been told he might have to add extra time to his degree due to the error.

Reporter Alisha Evans looks at the highs and lows for the district in 2023.

Vandals smashed the intricate elephant sculpture into pieces.

'We haven’t seen anything of this scale before in our city.'

Horror movie phone call: 'Just lock your door and call the police. Act casual.'