Scott Watson says he never met Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.

A man who strangled his wife to death with her underwear will stay in prison.

From today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit

Some spots could hit 30C this week, with warm, sunny weather in store for most regions.

The troubled project has racked up a $1.7m legal bill following settlement negotiations.

Couple left shaken after near 30-metre tall tree came crashing down on their car.

Richard and his sister were found in a box on the roadside.

The diagnosis follows one of the pair's daughter's own childhood battle with cancer.

The alarm was raised just before 2.30pm.

Kristina Green says it's okay that it's taken 20 years to get her life on track.

A victim says pent-up frustration prompted him to stab a convicted paedophile in prison.

Vehicle death thought to be related to a medical event.

Man flown to hospital after becoming trapped under farm machinery.

Māori and Pasifika Trades Training has led to apprenticeships for Whanganui graduates.

Mayor Andy Foster says the heart of the city feels like it's in an induced coma.

Sludge became a household name in Wellington this year.

Maniapoto won the award for her interviews with Teina Pora and David Tamihere.

Police not confirming report that suggested a shooting was the threat at Otago ceremonies.

Mau Whenua says it's a 'bitter blow' and is now scrambling to find millions of dollars.

Charges filed in relation to Northland incident where a police dog was shot.

Treatment was given to the wrong person 44 times and performed on the wrong site 56 times.

Residents say the draft spatial plan puts a key part of Wellington's identity at risk.

New cafe open for business Friday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Govt apologises to the Muslim community following release of the mosque shooting report.

More people have come forward with stories of a sometimes mysterious past.