Givealittle page raises over $10,000 in less than a day in support of family who lost a husband and father killed in the Kaipara Harbour boating accident.

The hunt is on for "a bloody idiot" who sabotaged the Far North, cutting power to more than 32,000 homes and businesses.

The forecast is looking grim for large outdoor Christmas events across New Zealand this weekend.

A transport watchdog has found that the train that ploughed into a digger driver leaving him with severe brain injuries was not at fault.

One of New Zealand's youngest asbestos cancer sufferers, Deanna Trevarthen, died in Auckland on Monday, surrounded by family and in

A man pushed his partner to the ground and bit her cheek, the court heard. Ihaia Hipango pleaded guilty in the Whanganui District

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

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

Thunderstorms are expected to hit some parts of the North Island today and tomorrow before temperatures soar to low-30s in some parts of New Zealand later this week.

One of Northland's most important pa sites has been revealed for the first time in more than a century. Vegetation removal at Kerikeri

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.

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

It's not going to be the sunniest weekend, but at least it won't rain too much.

Govt says a public message about unusual seismic activity under the North Island was not a cause for alarm.

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.