The hotly-anticipated challenge is in its sixth year.

Praise for free advertising scheme for small businesses affected by lockdown.

A special pin will honour officer shot in the line of duty.

Four men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.

Hollie Mcintyre has been given just months to live.

Trio in an Iroquois were killed in the 2010 crash on their way to do a flyover.

Volcanic eruption caused a collapse into the sea, triggering a devastating tsunami.

The cleaner was 'in shock and frightened' as he nudged her towards the bed.

Review into care of mental-health patient leading up to his death finds series of errors.

Mother and her newborn died suddenly. Now her family are fundraising for her children.

Wellington's deputy mayor used existing charity donations towards her pay reduction.

Whangārei man appears in court for murder of Bridget Simmonds.

Bank funds frozen in prosecution of Bitcoin exchange accused of money laundering billions.

A car with eight occupants crashed 30km away after police abandoned pursuit.

It looks like a wet Sunday winter solstice.

It's our shortest day - so how much extra daylight can we expect tomorrow?

National MPs are intervening in the Stamford apartment situation.

Couple lift lid on disturbing online world our kids are exposed to in new documentary.

News snippets from across the region.

Derek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.

Arena Manawatū ready to expand capacity for first post-lockdown show.

'Shocked and disappointing': Passenger on Flight NZ124 tells.

About 600 tests were done yesterday after testing lag for those in managed isolation.

Move over Waiheke, there's a new weekend destination in town.

Expensive school holiday airfares deter families from far flung New Zealand destinations.