Elderly man ruled insane after fatally injuring housekeeper then himself

Police probing the shooting death of Kinloch man Scott John Henry have seized a vehicle.

KASM secretary Cindy Baxter corrects "inaccurate" statements on seabed mining.

A helicopter crash near Horowhenua hospitalised a student pilot and shocked his trainer.

The death of a man killed in a tanker crash on SH2 has highlighted the dangers of the road

David Lim may be deported after stupefying and indecently assaulting his patients.

Blue Lake took on a new identity overnight as pollen turned the water a brilliant yellow.

An East Coast study could make a lucrative, climate-friendly case for more native forest.

Good news as the sun reappears next week with the best spell of fine weather in ages.

The mother of fugitive Rollie James Heke has made an emotional plea to her son.

Documents reveal a decision that raises the question: could death toll have been lower.

Parts of South Island and North Island are set to be battered by heavy rain and snow.

Occupants of stolen car are believed to be hiding out in Central Plateau bush.

The MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the West Coast.

Most of the country is in for a warm, a little gusty and largely dry weekend.

The stark beauty of the Central Plateau and Mt Ruapehu helped inspire marriage proposal.

A woman and baby are in a stable condition after they were hit by a car in south Auckland.

Meth with a street value of $84k and three Harley-Davidson motorcycles seized in raid.

Kiwi who murdered girlfriend and hid body in drum deported to Whangarei.

Excellence in training celebrated with awards for care and support industry.

It's going to be a wet one as a tropical deluge soaks the country today.

Napier restaurant judged top dining spot in New Zealand.

Farewell sunshine, the wet weather is back for much of New Zealand.

'Lothario' William Harding has been sentenced to 3 years imprisonment

Forty per cent of NZ's highways have a 2-star safety rating, which the AA wants improved.

When 28 firearms and 22,000 rounds of ammunition were stolen, police had to act quickly.

Make the most of today because the weather's set to pack in again tomorrow.

Premiums are high for people seeking houses in zones for certain schools.

We may be saying goodbye to winter - for a few days at least.

Daughter's ovarian cancer death prompts mum to call for oversight agency for GPs.