He withdrew as he awaits "the opportunity to address an unproven allegation against me".

A last second manoeuvre by mum involved in fatal crash saved her kids' lives, family says.

"I lost the most sweetest genuine little soul from my life and it hurts like hell."

NZ school students plan to join a global "strike for climate" on March 15.

Cycle races were held on the same Auckland circuit at the same time, resulting in tragedy.

The fire is being treated as suspicious, police say.

The driver was the sole occupant.

The incident took place on Barrett Rd after 6pm today.

Annoying your partner as you sneakily arrange a marriage proposal isn't the best start.

Armed officers arrived at a property around 10.15am.

Men who decided to go for a morning fish ended up being robbed, and caught it on tape.

Jonathan Ford studied fulltime while living in van and it was "the best year of my life".

Emergency services were called to the crash on Mangorei Rd at 4.20pm.

Diabetic boy died after mother sought help of popular herbalist.

State Highway 3 is closed after the incident which took place this afternoon.

Commerce Commission has begun proceedings in the High Court.

Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south

Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.

The research looked at cycling and walking paths built in New Plymouth and Hastings.

A 29-year-old man is fighting for his life after being attacked outside a Hawera bar

New Plymouth District Councillor has revealed why he's happy flying The Confederate flag.

COMMENT: Is it politically wise to continue to insist this is a social assistance scheme?

The ticket was sold in Taranaki.

Philip Kinraid still maintains 2-year-old daughter's death was "an accident".

All of Work and Income's offices will get a makeover to make them friendlier.

Advice for people to stay away remains, but fire service say fumes pose no danger.

The blaze was started by a crane bringing down power-lines in the area just before 5pm.

Three arrested after police seize cash, drugs and luxury vehicle in organised crime sting.

Police say they have no tolerance for the behaviour.