Patrick Kidwell had a history of drug and alcohol use.

'What's the point of declaring a climate emergency if a company can keep drilling?'

Fewer than a third of residents are satisfied with how the council makes decisions.

The most popular name for baby boys has been the same for the past eight years.

The cafe spokesman said it was a 'free for all' on the night.

The 38-year-old faces seven serious charges including kidnapping and shooting at police.

Emergency services called to suspected gas leak in central Whangārei

MIQ facilities around the country have a combined operational capacity of 4500 rooms.

A boom box with sentimental value has been stolen from the Mixed Veges rugby team.

Both northbound lanes were blocked due to the reported fire.

A person was found dead in a car park by the shore of Lake Wakatipu on Monday afternoon.

Training kids self-control could set them up to be healthier, finds study using NZ data.

Move over kererū: a NZ study suggests a much heftier animal was a seed 'super-spreader'.

The family have been supported with temporary housing, food and clothing.

Alan Burgess passed away last night, aged 100.

Staff were being paid less than minimum wage through the dual payroll system.

Kelvin Cruickshank has 'no enemies' but worries 'kill-shot' could have hit his kids.

"We didn't believe them until they started screaming."

Rau Tongia was shot, police have confirmed.

Some growers estimate losses at between 30 per cent and 60 per cent.

From 5pm until 11pm today, rain was expected for North Otago and South Canterbury.

The all-carbon-fibre product is designed to 'fly pretty much on the waterline'.

The beer is still in the fridge awaiting the campers' return, caretaker says.

So far, six cases of the UK variant have been reported in managed isolation.