It is thought 1-2 cubic metres of sludge spilled out on to the road.

Grants have been administered by Victim Support on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

It's not every day the Waiheke Sea Scouts are given free rein over a 1500 berth ship.

Education Ministry says playground upkeep and monitoring are the school's responsibility.

A Kiwi's creative way to spend his birthday has gone viral.

COMMENT: Unless there are some neighbour-friendly regulations introduced.

Legislation to curb wheel-clamping cowboys has its first reading at Parliament today.

The toothpaste pot lid was discovered in a Melbourne rubbish dump back in 1995.

The council, RSA and Police have agreed on the consolidated list of events.

Coroner rejects on-call doctor's evidence of Auckland traffic jams on evening of death.

The strange vapour trail in skies across the North Island has puzzled residents.

Coroner finds Zachary Gravatt would probably have died even if doctor returned sooner.

All the new cases were females under two years old.

Director Andy Langley confirmed a prisoner was hospitalised after an alleged assault.

Venues throughout West Auckland have been deemed unsafe in the current situation.

IBMer who supports Civil Defence says emergency services, GPs could have been hit.

Six fire crews are battling the blaze.

Loyalty to Red Army plays pivotal role in NTOB reclaiming crown as best in country again.

Horror run on New Zealand roads continues.

Dwayne Rowsell has opened his own fitness studio in Newmarket.

The famously private actor has been spending time in the South Island with family.

PM said she had been proud of NZ's inclusive response to the attacks.

"We all owe them deep gratitude for the dangerous work they do," the Duke said.

Such properties are on the verge of extinction - but they are out there.

When Willow Dando fell in the pool she didn't know how to swim - but she knew what to do

Ezekiel Loua,12, and uncle Fulumoa Daly, 35, were among 27 killed on NZ roads this week.

A mother-of-two said she saw a man walking up her driveway holding a gun.

Police say inquiries into the circumstance of the incident are being made.

Weather warnings for heavy rain are in place for much of the country.