Search continues for missing man last seen on walking track three days ago
Police said they were following up on a number of sightings.
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One dead in Manawatū crash
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Rangiotu Rd about 5.30pm.
Sultan of Brunei's lavish ‘flying palace’ touches down in Auckland for mystery visit
Flight radars showed the luxury jet landed in Auckland yesterday afternoon.
Hīkoi supporters urged to be beware of scam targeting the group
The scam demands koha in order to connect to a 'livestream' of the hīkoi.
Porirua police ask locals to check yards for missing 77-year-old man
Graham Russell Smith has been missing since early Sunday evening.
Two seriously injured, road blocked in two-vehicle crash in Manawatū
The road is blocked and will remain shut for some time, police say.
'Police will take action': Warning to protesters starting convoys today
Protest organised by advocacy group Toitū te Tiriti started at Cape Rēinga this morning.
Hundreds of NZ Police staff criminally investigated since 2021
Almost 40% had been employed for more than 10 years.
Scorcher! Areas to hit 30C for the first time in 21 months; police warn of flooded roads
It appears to be a tale of two islands for this weekend's weather.
Trio arrested at airport after ‘blessing’ scam targets Chinese community
Blessing scammers pose as spiritual practitioners and claim they can remove curses.
'I need to be a mum': Mowbray/Lupton IVF fund gives Kiwis a shot at parenthood
Kiwis desperate to have a baby have a chance to conceive thanks to a $680,000 IVF fund.
Niwa says summer could be hotter, dryer than average; hot temps for week ahead
Some Sth Island areas may have heavy weather today, Nth Island has warmer days coming up.
The ultimate trick or treat house? Billionaires invite Auckland kids, give out free toys
The Mowbray couple have converted their mansion into a haunted house.
Auckland school locked down after youths allegedly mug victim at nearby train station
The victim suffered moderate injuries and is recovering at home.
Winner of $30.2 million Powerball ticket yet to claim prize
'Someone's life is about to change in an instant.'
More than 600 Kiwis took their own lives last year, new data shows
The overall rate per 100,000, on the other hand, remains unchanged.
Thunder, hailstorms for Auckland before lunch; showers in regions easing in evening
Hailstones up to 15mm in diameter are possible, and rainfall of 15mm an hour in places.
‘Outstanding’: Huge coastal farm station on market for first time in 30 years
The station boasts dramatic views across Cook Strait to the Kaikōura Ranges.
Brief respite from wet weather before showers return, warning for holiday motorists
The middle of the country is forecast to see the most showers during the week.
Watch: 'Everyone swarmed in' - Burnout driver attacked after car hit spectator at boy racer meet
The man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.
'Gut-wrenching': Boy racers hurl fireworks, rocks and bottles at police in group attack
The rear window of a police car was also smashed in.
Watch: 'Pricks' – Mike King posts expletive-laden rant after bike stolen during cycling tour
King has posted an image of the alleged thief online.
Missing Wellington pensioner last seen on walking track with electric scooter, fears for safety
Terrence Jameson was last seen on Friday.
'It's ageist': Workers angry that employers stop KiwiSaver contributions at 65
Find out which Kiwi companies pay the KiwiSaver contribution to workers aged 65 and over.
'Devastated': Appeal launched for family following Onehunga bus stabbing
A mother was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked bus attack.
Showers forecast for much of NZ, wet week ahead for Auckland
Warnings set for parts of the country lapse this morning. Auckland should hit 21C today.
Self-evacuations as West Coast roads flood amid heavy rain, wind warnings
MetService says teams are preparing emergency centres ahead of severe weather.
'Almost all of New Zealand' to experience rain as motorists flock to holiday spots
Police have warned motorists to drive safe this Labour weekend after six deaths last year.
Heavy traffic delays expected as motorists flock to long weekend holiday spots
Auckland roading hotspots are expected to be heavily congested this afternoon.
Power cuts, slips in Lower North Island as wild weather strikes the country
Cold temperatures are forecast to plague much of the South Island.
Contractor fined for depositing asbestos, arsenic and lead in landfill that leached on to neighbour's property
Drury contractor Prameet Sharma was fined $144,500 for the violations.
80ha scrub fire at around 10.30am this morning burning swampland in North Waikato, near Meremere
Island Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird Little
South Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitude
A heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.