North Islanders can expect a dry Sunday and wet Monday.For the South Island, the reverse.

The court has heard that the William Hill sign had been insecure for a long time.

All-of-government approach needed to tackle NZ's 'unacceptable' rates of violence.

Two surfers nearby continued their morning surf, unfazed.

Willie Jackson's charter school becomes state integrated school, but expansion deferred.

Whanganui's Chef's Kitchen is open for business from September 15.

Would you like a flat white with your personal music performance?

Rhythm & Vines have released their first line-up announcement for the New Years festival.

The Whaitiri family had been divided over a Tenancy Tribunal case.

NZTA are advising drivers to take extra care due to adverse weather conditions.

"It came through the house and all the smoke alarms went off."

Decision confirms that all but perhaps one charter school will almost certainly stay open.

Several matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table

Justine Tyerman remembers when and where her love affair with rosé began.

"Racism has had a profound impact on Māori especially, and particularly in this region."

"'My actual comment was, 'Lucky no more were killed with what confronted them'."

"I won't let these comments be said to our people, who are still struggling."

Councillors breached code of conduct - but won't be named and no sanctions imposed.

A logging truck has rolled and is blocking SH2 north of Gisborne

"It's Ashley's last chance to get any sort of life."

There was one officer in the building at the time of the shooting.

Left for dead after being horribly abused, Jimmy now has a happy life worth barking about.

Dilworth wants a "sister school" somewhere close to its boys' school in Newmarket.

A code of conduct review will investigate a discussion by two Gisborne councillors.

All except three charter schools now look set to become state or integrated schools.

Rayne Joseph put down her slight weight gain to being in a happy relationship.

Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.

Humpbacks stocks are growing and are now 50 per cent of the pre-whaling population.

'No-one should have to sleep in their car and no one should go unsupported this winter.'

She's homeless and 30-weeks pregnant but Winz turned her away, community worker claims.