The man pardoned of the murders of Jeannette and Harvey Crewe says the case has taken the heaviest of tolls on those involved.

A pizza company has upset people over an advertising campaign that compares its limited-edition hot cross buns to Jesus.

The country's skifields have had an early taste of snow, with 10-15cm falling yesterday on the upper slopes of Mt Ruapehu's Whakapapa field.

There have been more than 320 dog attacks on people in Auckland in the past six months.

Lotto winner Raymond has a simple piece of advice for anyone who wins big - don't tell anyone.

Stills from footage taken by a Piha local of 'extremely rough' conditions when a group of eight teens were taken into a rip by a surfing instructor.

New Zealand's maddest knight, Sir Peter Leitch, is looking forward to getting back into his kayak with Graham Henry after being plagued by a series of health issues.

US rock band Foo Fighters played a small one-off charity concert to raise funds for the Christchurch earthquake fund at the Auckland Town Hall.

A "supermoon", which looked larger and brighter due to its proximity to the Earth, has been all around the world.

Earthquake victim Philip McDonald was farewelled today at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

80 Matakana families have been without highway access to their homes for six weeks since cyclone

A vote for any Botany candidate is apparently a vote for all the same things: A strong voice in parliament. A good economy. A safe community. Good education.

A bored teen sent a random text to a random number not knowing if anyone would reply. Stephanie did and now they are in love.

John Key is sporting a new holographic wristband that claims to improve performance and keep him at optimal 'ionic balance'.

A baby seal which was attacked in West Auckland on Monday night has been put down.