Police are trialling the tool on two of the country's most high-profile cases.

In Aotearoa New Zealand, it’s important that everyone knows their rights when it comes to health and disability care, this video encourages everyone to be aware of their rights so they can ask questions, seek support, and ensure their voices are heard. Video / Health and Disability Commission

High risk pregnancies are very hard both emotionally and physically, says Kara Brown.

A 22-year-old man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.

A new method of donating this Christmas season has been introduced to mall shoppers.

The crowd cheered as the driver climbed from the car uninjured.

Over 100 countries at UN talks have promised to triple world renewable energy by 2030.

Luxon says break in humanitarian truce 'heatbreaking'.

Christopher Luxon said it was not a deliberate attempt to mislead.

Strong winds, humidity, and rainfall may be coming.

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World-class boxing lit up the stage in Whangārei in front of an excited crowd.

The untold story of how four friends took on the multinational liquor giants – and won.

Phil and Chontelle Strang saw the blaze from their kitchen window.

"The focus is on road layout changes to improve safety and reduce confusion."

Kids and adults had a great time at the 142nd show.

A Northland firefighter talks about his experiences battling bushfires in Queensland.

Forecasters are picking plenty of 'weather wildcards' amid this El Niño summer. Why?

Anyone who received concerning emails was encouraged to report them to police.

Firefighters and members of the public helped rescue the man from the water.

Another slip has closed the road, a week on from a slip which caused a fatal crash.

Hobbiton's new attraction could have big spin-offs for region's tourism.

The two people were hospitalised following the crash on Saturday.

The 67yo man says he's been grappling with personal issues and is sorry for what he did.

The series of children's books is having the impact she hoped for, the author says.

The man was filmed thrashing around in the shower in distress as the drug took effect.

Travel for Nikara Ross used to mean catching three buses each day to get to school.

One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.