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

The alarm was raised after a passerby heard cries for help and a flashing light.

The real story behind a photo which sparked outrage online.

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 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.

Before Daniel Kopa died he had a tattoo completed in dedication of his children.

Rats get frisky in the hot weather and this can lead to population explosions.

Commuters faced extremely slow traffic this morning in Auckland.

The past six months have been the direst on record for the upper North Island.

Hundreds of rare documents and books went under the hammer.

Nine buildings at Botany Downs Secondary College in Auckland were leaky.

Traffic is backed up over the Harbour Bridge.

Motorists are being told to prepare for delays on the motorway and pass with care.

Brownie Harding says he was pressured by judge and lawyers to plead guilty.

'I feel so worried and threatened ... I do worry about my family's safety'.

Crash has been cleared but congestion will take time to ease.