The Defence Force has released the name of the flight sergeant killed at Waiouru Military Camp in the central North Island today.

Find out where to watch fireworks displays in your area tonight and during the weekend.

The key witness in the trial of a man accused of murdering a friend seven years ago refused to talk to police for five years.

Store north of Auckland takes the title in this year's competition.

A cold southerly is set to dump more snow on the Desert Road and bring a chill to much of the country.

Police warn central North Island drivers to be wary of hitchhikers, as they search for an escaped murderer who has been in jail since 1988.