Emergency services were notified of the incident at Waimatā about 10.20am.

'No one can control and influence the sea. It is unpredictable.'

The United States President says he is stepping down in the race against Donald Trump.

Scoular said she was 'sad to be the only woman' on a council of 10 in a 'modern city'.

AT users will be charged a maximum $50 a week, regardless of how often they use services.

He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.

Police are working to establish whether the incident is gang-related.

National cyber intelligence agency warns Kiwis to 'be alert' to scammers amid IT outage.

Banks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.

'A global technology outage is continuing to impact some airlines and payment services.'

All Stone & Rock are leaving a lasting impression around Auckland

One IT expert said the outage could have a financial flow-on effect.

'Officials are working to ensure that impacts on lifelines services are minimised.'

Mother Sharnz Welsh is marking the first anniversary of her son's death.

The fare cap will help with the cost of living, says mayor Wayne Brown.

The woman initially thought the sex toys were 'oddly shaped' face massagers.

Critics argue tax cut favours tobacco industry, not public health.

Changes include allowing people on their restricted licence to apply to become officers.

Within an hour, one Kiwi had come to the rescue.

A scan at 20 weeks revealed a heart defect that will require surgery a week after birth.

Billy LeBlanc and his partner had eaten raw oysters together before falling severely ill.

Investigations are continuing into the fire and wider damage done to Infinity Clinic.

Comedian ‘blindsided’ by comment in Sydney and insists he does not ‘condone hate speech'.

The 23-cap All Black also played for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby.

She said this is the fourth time her store has been targeted this year.

Vatican investigated alleged unauthorised exorcisms and spiritual and psychological abuse.

'Since the 1800s, only six samples have ever been documented worldwide.'

'It really shows you what length criminals will go to.'