A man sent 200 text messages to his partner's friends and family, the court heard, including threats to kill. Rhys Carroll pleaded

Northland stroke suffers are being helped with their recovery thanks to a $10,000 exercise machine. The new rehabilitation and exercise

A kitten stuck down a drain sparked a major rescue operation in Kerikeri yesterday involving the SPCA, a plumber, council contractors

First a film and now a viral video - Patea's fame as Poi E country is undergoing a resurgence. Poi E is a simple song with a catchy

A man who made a sinister threat to the New Zealand Police on social media has ended up in court. Boston Baker pleaded guilty in

Kākā numbers are on the rise, looking for food around houses and farms. But these curious birds will eat anything, including lead which makes a sweet change from totara berries. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A kite flown on the end of electric fence tape crashed into 11kV powerlines causing a flash over and blowing out power to a nearby

The vigilant handiwork of a Taradale community constable is to thank after two pensioner's stolen bikes were returned to them yesterday. Evie

A fire at the back of a fish and chip shop is a warning to wait until cooking fat has cooled down thoroughly before disposing of it

A Whangarei mother's involvement in the large-scale manufacture of methamphetamine was influenced by her manipulative and domineering

Summer will be well and truly here this week with temperatures expected to soar to 29C in some parts.

A woman has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a teenager at the Thirsty Whale pub in Napier this morning.

People across New Zealand have been basking in today's sunshine as the first weekend of summer did not disappoint.

Nearly 100 Auckland suburbs have a median value of more than $1 million, new data shows.

Some of New Zealand's favourite beaches will be graced with gorgeous weather for the first weekend of summer.

Thirty classic cars are up for grabs this weekend, in a major sale of a private collection.

A Raumati Beach couple have bought the historic former Marycrest Catholic rehabilitation girls school in Te Horo, north of Wellington. The

The Bay of Islands will be one of four main sites around the country in large-scale commemorations marking 250 years since Captain

A man wanted for an attack on his elderly father appeared to be possibly trying to grab a weapon as police launched an arrest in which

A helicopter crash which killed two Northland forestry workers doesn't appear to have been caused by an issue that's prompted red

A dry summer is on its way, but it starts with showers for many of us today.

A Lotto player from Dargaville will be celebrating after pocketing $1million with Lotto First Division. The winning Lotto ticket

Earthquake damage has forced the closure of the treasure house holding New Zealand's most significant official documents but it hasn't

All four men who were rescued after their boat capsized crossing the Kawhia bar this morning were wearing lifejackets.

The Bay of Islands will be one of four main sites around the country in large-scale commemorations marking 250 years since Captain

Police are urging the public to report any sightings of a 42-year-old man with a distinctive tattoo under his eyes. Anthony Gene

A luxurious escape for one family could not have come soon enough as the effects of the gastro crisis still linger. The Burt family

Four youths have been arrested after an alleged attack which left an 18-year-old German tourist terrified. Kerikeri Senior Sergeant

Papamoa householders keen to bring Christmas joy to others have had their light displays wrecked.

Feeling a bit flat? Think you've had a bad day? Spare a thought for this poor thing that was snapped on State Highway One, just near