The PM outlined the harsh new penalties under a traffic light system in Auckland today.

All the action from day 16 of the Paris Olympics.

Kāinga Ora bulldozed everything around her, but isn't returning 'to put housing back up'.

New Zealand has achieved its greatest Olympics.

Brazilian authorities are piecing together what caused the deadly plane crash.

All the action from day 15 of the Paris Olympics.

It's just the third time Argentina have beaten the All Blacks.

Yemisi Ogunleye's 20.00m throw clinches gold in a thrilling final.

All the action from day 13 of the Paris Olympics.

It will take time for Alicia Hoskin to realise what she has achieved in Paris.

'It’s an alternative to alcohol ... we want to show cannabis should be equally accepted.'

Drones, doping allegations, dirty water and much, much more.

Girl now fears she's going to be stolen away from her mum.

August temperatures have been well below average but hope is on the way.

Government will not provide $60m of taxpayer cash to bail out troubled project.

Skateboarding bronze winner has revealed the markedly different condition of his medal.

The horrific attack left the little girl bruised and sobbing, her mother says.

The star played Galadriel in Peter Jackson's trilogy.

Ellesse Andrews became the second New Zealander to claim Olympics gold at the velodrome.

It's the most coveted prize in all kayak sprint disciplines.

It's not high stakes, but a Napier family want to get to the meat of the matter.

The magic happens in the 'blue hour' just before dawn.

Jack Karlson was the man behind one of Australia's most iconic memes.

The rain will move down the country in bands, soaking most of the North Island.

Shane Jones says the Government is considering intervening to force lower prices.

The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of fatally strangling wife Pauline Hanna.

Mayor Craig Jepson said he was elated at the decision.