Two charter schools were paid $1.5m between them on the day Jacinda Ardern was sworn in.

A fine day with relatively warm temperatures is forecast around the country today

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Schools are having to deal with more difficult behaviour post-Christchurch quake.

The sunshine isn't set to stay for the long weekend - a cold front is approaching.

The name of the 17-year-old who died on his way to school has been released by police.

Prime Minister Jacinda Adern to honour outstanding Pacific youth

Beattie went missing more than four months ago from her Fernside home.

The green algae, used in fish tanks and terrariums, is a threat to our waterways.

William Gordon Howey, 93, of Temuka in South Canterbury died on Saturday.

Former Soviet agent-turned-preacher a recipient of Aucklander's giving.

Coroner and police reject family's allegations of foul play over missing boat captain.

Couple accused of stealing $1.3m from widow

Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.30am.

Friends and family mourn teens, as two more die in North Island bringing toad toll to 91.

A nurse was beaten senseless, another's finger was bitten to the bone.

Father whipped preacher for alleged indecency on his daughter aged 12.

Matthews described her time as bishop as "an extraordinary privilege".

Villa Maria has been named on a list of the world's most admired wine brands.

The two-car crash has closed SH1, with reports one of the drivers was unlicensed.

The two-car crash has closed SH1 and diversions are in place, but not for heavy vehicles.

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Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.

All four injured people were trapped following the crash.

Parcel sent to "a farm up a long drive with cows, opposite pub" makes it to destination.

Kiwi gin company forced to change its name in order to sell in international markets.

The terms of reference for the inquiry centred on Southern Response has been released.

Malo Ioane Luafutu has had five other charges dismissed.

Teen radicalised online told police he'd "done it for Allah"

Avalanche memorial hut to go after falling into disrepair and low usage.