The man who murdered and sexually violated elderly Te Atatu woman Cunxiu Tian went to extraordinary lengths to cover up his crime.

The lip-syncing and dancing video was one of six made be a production company for a Justice Ministry conference.

A man found out about an arsenal of weapons in a Dunedin house after his co-defendant's girlfriend had been there 'in relation to work'.

Trail markers and directions fail the Travel team again. This time, Grant Bradley is faced with a big call in the back of beyond.

A health warning has been issued for a toxic algae bloom in a Canterbury river.

Wayne Boss' fireworks injury, which may have robbed him of sight in his right eye, has given him a ''new perspective'' on life.

Opportunities Party leader Gareth Morgan has announced the party will compete in the Mt Albert by-election.

01-02-2017 The news that billionaire investor and Trump supporter Peter Thiel became a New Zealand citizen in 2011 before buying a 193 hectare estate on Lake Wanaka in 2015 has raised questions in parliament and around the world. Joining Tristram Clayton is Herald Investigations reporter Matt Nippert to discuss the latest on Thiel.

Kaikoura quake damage to businesses has topped $900 million, according to insurance figures.

A pregnant woman watched helplessly as rescuers tried to save her fiance after he was pulled from a Northland beach.

A German woman missing on Mt Taranaki since Monday is now being assessed by paramedics.

An unexploded mortar shell found by children at the historic goldmining town of Waiuta has been deactivated by the army bomb disposal squad.

Court staff across NZ have been issued a reminder to adhere to a long-forgotten protocol designed to prevent lawyers from "judge shopping".

A significant slowdown in nationwide property prices increases has been confirmed with the latest QV house price index figures. Joining Tristram Clayton is QV National Spokesperson Andrea Rush to discuss these latest developments

Migrants do not dilute New Zealand's cultural identity despite more coming from non-traditional source countries, experts say.

The man accused of murdering elderly Te Atatu woman Cunxiu Tian in her family home will go on trial this morning.

The death is not believed to be suspicious, a police spokeswoman said.

Energy Minister Judith Collins has signalled there could be announcement made next week about an inquiry into rising petrol margins.

Massey Primary School gets extra help to support the school community following the tragic death of a 10-year-old child.

A Kiwi scientist has unexpectedly discovered what appears to be a huge undersea volcanic eruption near the main island of Tonga.

While the eastern region swelters in one of the most rain-deprived Januaries in more than a century, some western areas have been drenched.

Looking for a place to flat in Auckland? There's one place up for grabs that might be just the thing - if you promise to never use the kitchen.

Prime Minister Bill English says it remains unclear whether a US travel ban applies to New Zealanders who also hold a passport from Muslim-majority countries.

Albatross chick has lost weight after being found riddled with maggots.

Police fear opportunist thieves may target a North Canterbury region hit by a power cut today. A power cut is affecting the wider

Six New Zealanders have reportedly been injured in a crash in Sri Lanka.

A transgender man has admitted violating another man while he was walking home after a night out.

A cruise ship passenger has been evacuated to McMurdo Station in Antarctica before flying to New Zealand tomorrow.

Religious woman booked 134 flights over two years - and paid nothing.

Three New Zealand men with alleged links to Melbourne's violent Apex gang are due to be deported from Australia.