The driver of a Jeep who told police "I am God" after ramming into a police car and causing a fatal eight-car pile-up on Auckland's North Shore has been found not guilty by way of insanity.

The driver of a Jeep who told police "I am God" after ramming into a police car and causing a fatal eight-car pile-up on Auckland's North Shore has been found not guilty by way of insanity.

With the All Whites' surprise World Cup success, it seems soccer awareness is on the rise. And kids and parents alike are loving it, writes Gill South.

A shopping mall ripped open by a devastating tornado last week was largely back in business today, as the man killed in the twister was laid to rest.

Hundreds of people gathered together today to mourn the man killed in the terrifying Albany tornado.

A Warriors league player was one of the first on the scene after the tornado tore through an Albany mall...

Police have released the name of a 37-year-old Fletcher Construction worker who died after he was hurled into the air by the devastating tornado that struck Auckland's North Shore yesterday afternoon.

The tornado which ripped through Auckland's North Shore yesterday afternoon has captivated the world's media.