The Russian leader has demanded Ukrainian 'neutrality' and disarmament.

He was found dead on a rural property in Manaia.

Crane was working on a primary school construction site and the noise was heard widely.

The five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.

National wants to scrap mandates, vaccine passes for young people and QR code scanning.

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Attempt to refloat five whales found alive on high tide.

Attorney-General David Parker says Omicron outbreak had not overwhelmed the health system.

A difficult aspect of the Queen's family life has left the monarch "deeply upset".

Here she comes again: Hall of Fame Foundation says it is up to the voters to decide.

Celebrity chef Nadia Lim and her husband open store in Arrowtown.

Roger Dunnage collected up to 800 vehicles by late last year when neighbours complained.

The founding director of the Waitangi Tribunal has died in Gisborne.

Otago regional councillor posted about 'lovely faces and breasts' - but didn't stop there.

Room at the inn at 23 hotels and thousands of rooms lie empty as MIQ winds down.

Pentagon officials say the damage sustained by Russia will impact the will of soldiers.

Ania took her cat Cindy when she fled her home because 'she's part of our family'.

Coroner calls for more awareness of domestic violence after Papatoetoe murder-suicide.

New Zealand's inflation crisis isn't just squeezing Kiwis at the pump.

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The White Ferns must now play perfect cricket if they wish to win this home World Cup.

Russell Westbrook has been living a nightmare with the savage heckling, even from fans.

Fresh revelations emerge fluoride was turned off last year without residents knowing.

Rioting, street racing, threats and intimidation have left residents living in fear.

The bride left her guests 'outraged' after revealing her outfit expectations.