The sound of oinks has been broadcasting over the lower North Island via police scanner.

With just days until spring we reveal what the coming week holds in store for everyone.

Multiple charges of supplying military style weapons used in killing two women.

Teen accused of a hit and run near Wellington is also facing charges of lying to police.

Elderly man ruled insane after fatally injuring housekeeper then himself.

The wild weather is sweeping south with motorists stranded and regions battered.

Bereaved Kiwis are carrying the shoes of their lost loved ones around the country.

Mountaineer spends cold night waiting to be rescued from snowy slopes of Mt Ruapehu.

Elderly man ruled insane after fatally injuring housekeeper then himself

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.

A 'decent shock and shake' hits the North Island's East Coast.

Trampolines are flying, roofs are lifting and power is out to hundreds across Wellington.

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

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.

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

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

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.

One Plan needs a partial change to prevent farmers going bankrupt.

The burglary took place at the Fraser Cove Shopping Centre in Tauranga.

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.