There are reports of a serious crash on SH16 between Waimauku and Helensville.

Single-use plastic shopping bags banned in New Zealand from today onwards.

Crashes, rain, slow trains and a cow added to commuters' woes this evening in Auckland.

Woman visiting from Christchurch suddenly found herself at knifepoint in a Burger King.

Police investigating death of Auckland toddler are focusing on just a handful of people.

The man charged in relation to the assault is due to appear in court later this week.

A police spokeswoman said the type of injuries and how severe they are is unknown.

The police were called to assist St John around mid-afternoon Sunday.

Urgent Algies Bay water rescue made in the pitch-black.

"The death of any child is an absolute tragedy ..."

Sub-zero temperatures were felt last night in Mt Cook, Christchurch and Rotorua.

But Mike Puru's worried mum is less keen after nasty crash landed broadcaster in hospital.

Lotto system failed at shops, officials investigate

The Hits co-host has concussion and a broken rib.

Charles Berryman was at a function when he collapsed and died.

Police found the man unconscious and bleeding on the ground.

Motorists do appear to be getting the message to slow down though, latest figures show.

The Communist League wants the Super City to resemble socialist Cuba.

Flood from broken pipe encroaches on buildings, restricts traffic at Penrose, Auckland

The survivor of the shootings is understood to be in witness protection.

First prosecution of its kind after artificial chemicals were added to mānuka honey.

Police are responding to the incident on Greys Ave.

'How dare anybody judge or demonise Maria for being a wife who stands by her husband.'

Traffic is starting to increase on motorways throughout Auckland this afternoon.