Low-decile schools are slowest to join new a scheme that funds extra teachers

Jason Lee wants an apology after the beauty salon allegedly discriminated against him.

Traffic mayhem as truck crashes block two major roads north of Auckland.

Drivers can still expect delays near Kaiwaka as crane clears truck crash.

A new study says international students are an "untapped opportunity" for NZ regions.

A car with four people inside ploughed into the building.

The Wekaweka forest crowdfunding campaign is way behind target, with only two weeks to go.

This Whangarei man's photos have been printed on a $7 Fijian note

Warning for parents amid cases of children being left alone: 'We're not a daycare.'

OBM grab another bonus point as Mid Northern and Western Sharks keep pace.

The British & Irish Lions are set to be welcomed on to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

A sub-tropical low is bringing big swells to the East Coast.

Ten-year-old brothers Hamiora and Waiariki Chapman are apparently in the Northland area.

Two people walked away with minor injuries after crash landing a plane.

Volunteer fire officer says a perfect landing meant passengers escaped almost unscathed.

Revival of gruelling event is keeping the spirit of one of the sport's NZ founders alive.

Hone Harawira did a deal with Kim Dotcom but now criticises Labour for American help.

Even after eight years, Anzac Day still makes Elaine emotional with her family connection.

Interactive: Statistics for 2016 show winners and losers by decile.

63 minis have hit the road to raise money for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Showers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.

The man pleaded not guilty to charges including sexual connection and indecent assault.

Three crab fishermen got into trouble at Bream Bay on Friday in "huge swells".

Teachers are being kicked, punched and stabbed by children of P-addicted mothers.

A house has been condemned after a section of road slumped in Cyclone Cook's rain.

One house has been condemned after rain from Cyclone Cook caused a road slip.

A school principal shared hard-core pornographic images with his staff by email.

Children suffering from exposure to meth in the womb are arriving at schools.

Here are the latest weather updates, region by region as Cyclone Cook bears down.

Dome Valley is known for car crashes and will see extra attention from police this Easter.