A man has appeared in court for stealing more than $27,600 from 29 people over a course of three months.

Three adults and five children escaped a blaze in Otahuhu this morning.

The Australian Workers' Union said workers at Dreamworld endured a "culture of fear and intimidation".

Dreamworld CEO Deborah Thomas told a press conference staff are shattered by the events and that her thoughts and prayers are with the families.

Dreamworld could face compensation claims, massive fines and even be shut down, a leading lawyer says.

Dreamworld CEO Deborah Thomas told a press conference staff are shattered by the events and that her thoughts and prayers are with the families.

Scientists taking a toll of the damage done to the Great Barrier Reef say large parts of formerly pristine coral has died.

A marketing expert says it will be very difficult for Dreamworld to rebound from the incident that claimed four people's lives.

A weather balloon with cameras attached has captured a stunning view of Central Otago from the sky.

A severely autistic young man is being held in prison because disabilty service providers cannot find an alternative place for him to go.

Police shooting in Thames was an unavoidable tragedy, finds Conduct Authority report.

The NZTA would not expand this week on its legal advice about including Uber as a second party in prosecutions of unlawful drivers.

Warm air flowing from across the Ditch will push temperatures up over the whole country this weekend.

An Australian inventor who has created a potato product that can melt like cheese says it could shake up the food sector.

Watch NZH Local Focus: The largest container ship to enter a New Zealand port, the MV Aotea Maersk, has made its maiden visit to Tauranga.

Auckland's first luxury liner has arrived - marking the beginning of the cruise season.

The young woman killed in a fatal crash in Southland on Thursday has been named as 18-year-old Hayley Taylor.

A free guided tour in Perth's Kings Park is a great way to get a feel for the subtly beautiful Western Australian flora, finds Anna King Shahab.

Native-born Australians ignore elegant, artistic Adelaide - and Mark Chipperfield is glad.

David Leggat pauses to stretch his legs while on one of Australia's most picturesque road journeys, between Melbourne and Adelaide.

A slowly disappearing railway is a thing of surprising beauty for Fergus Blakiston in South Australia's Outback.

It's easy to find yourself smiling at a baby saltwater crocodile, discovers Caris Bizzaca, from well behind the fence.

Winston Aldworth rides the rails from Sydney to Perth.

Wynne Gray scores a seat at a victorious netball game and a ride home in a Maserati.

Hot, quirky and sometimes sophisticated, Gertrude is a Fitzroy food hub attracting a lot of attention, writes Jesse Mulligan.

Bells, kangaroos and 25kg gold nuggets - Pamela Wade is dazzled in Perth.

Three days isn't long to explore an island, but Andrew Drummond makes the most of them.

Air NZ boss says Jetstar's entry into the regional market was payback for his airline's foray into Australia.

The spectacular Flinders Ranges in South Australia are full of ancient charm, writes Linda Meads.

A decade-long project to save endangered giant snails from a West Coast coal mine will finish next year.