'To have a seven-week wait ... is what I call sinful,' patient advocate says.

After a fraught year, NZ's longest-serving mayor opens up about his health and prospects.

She said it was "one of the most disgraceful things" she'd seen in politics.

Building activity rose 3.7% in the first quarter, the biggest quarterly rise in two years.

National Party selection processes need to be more robust, says leader.

Baby's injuries were described by police as "the worst seen inflicted on a young child".

The $685m plan 'seems to have nothing to do with economic growth', National's leader says.

The new border case arrived from the Philippines via Singapore on June 2.

Traffic is bumper to bumper on many motorways, road agency says.

With an arm raised, the person appeared to take aim with a handgun, terrifying passersby.

'The money just seemed to be going the wrong way.'

The festival is set to be a great lead-in before Matariki becomes a national holiday.

Health officials are waiting on test results for hundreds of people,

Lee Roycroft and his son Phoenix Roycroft died in the blaze last Tuesday.

An ambulance, a rapid response unit, one manager and a doctor were all sent to the scene.

"The keys should not have been left in the car."

Team New Zealand needs to recognise the support of Kiwis.

Auckland motorists are warned of delays on the city's motorway network early today.

"The world is a better place with him in it."

'If these people are there how do you monitor them?'

Erno Bedo, 73, remains missing after being last seen seven days ago in Oneroa Bay.

Police are boosting Cockle Bay patrols after the latest of many dangerous incidents.

Maddison Milne has spent almost half her life in hospital.

A parent dental company has gone under, leaving 1661 patients owed a total of $770,000.

Emergency services are warning people to be prepared for flooding in some areas.