It's very unusual for such cases to not result in imprisonment, the judge acknowledged.

The 'balls' were in the Transport Minister's court, according to Seymour.

The move recognises that not everyone swims while lifeguards are available.

Ponsonby's Lime Bar turns 25 in January, making it the longest continuously running bar on the Ponsonby strip. Famous for its tiny size, cocktails featuring natural lime and its retro playlist, it has spawned a million wild nights and relationships. Video / Dean Purcell

The feature calls out five spots to check out.

With the bumper barely hanging on, the car continued speeding down the road.

The incident began about 4.15pm after police observed a person in a stolen car.

Civil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.

“You were the adult," a judge noted today, rejecting his bid for a shorter sentence.

It's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.

The 7.62ha site has been billed as an 'incomparable' Auckland development opportunity.

Three fire trucks were at the scrub fire on George Bolt Memorial Drive just after 1.40pm.

The crash between Auckland and Whangārei occurred at midday on Thursday.

Consumers are being more cautious about investing in their homes, the company says.

Discovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.

The controversial media personality says she was the victim.

A gunman allegedly unleashed a sole shotgun blast through a car window about 3.20am.

The bronze whaler was the second shark to wash up on the North Shore beach this week.

The woman, who still has name suppression, will be sentenced in May.

Police are asking for information from the public to help with their search.

The Kannangara family were looking forward to a trip away to celebrate buying a home.

Ghahraman says she 'fell short' of the expectations of elected representatives.

Celia Wade-Brown is in line to take on Golriz Gharahman's list MP position.