Higher levels of competition mean petrol prices are often lower in the North Island.

Twelve-year-old musician General Fiyah is back in the limelight with another hit single and three nominations at the upcoming Pacific Music Awards.

Join all those this year who will get a government boost to their KiwiSaver.

Brooke West has been fined for being drunk, "rude" and wrongly fined for walking out.

Brooke West, 26, who’s worked at every strip club in Auckland - except one - says the rules at Calendar Girls are “pretty much the same” elsewhere.

The cost is already high before the regional fuel tax of 11.5 cents per litre comes into force on July 1.

Twelve-year-old musician up for major music awards.

Liam Dann shares the bad and not so bad news.

Phil Goff being investigated by Ombudsman over stadium report

A petrol retailer says nothing can be done to control the price increases.

New Zealand's immigration rate continues to ease from record levels.

Spark and Sky have reportedly partnered on a sports deal

Air New Zealand drops the price of Wi-Fi in enabled planes from $40 to $30.

Air NZ has dropped the price of its in-flight wifi after complaints from passengers.

Migration levels continued to fall from record highs in April - but slowly.

Single-use plastic bags have been taken out of ten Countdown stores, however customers can still buy thick plastic bags for 15 cent for the time being.

A group of Kiwi scientists is to lead a new investigation of the murky waters of Loch Ness in Scotland next month to tackle the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster.

There have been more than 1000 reported sightings of Nessie.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks on justice reform ahead of the Criminal Justice Summit. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks on the Nauru refugee situation, ahead of a visit to the island for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Focus: Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters speaks on tensions with Peter Dutton, and the relationship between Australia and New Zealand. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced plans to freeze the salaries of MPs while a review of the pay-setting system is carried out. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Musk will build a train network under LA to bring an end to "soul-destroying traffic".

Dementia robbed Jan and Peter Wareing of their independence. But it couldn’t break their unwavering love – or keep them apart.

National's sport spokeswoman says opposition should get a say in any changes to venues.

Couple with dementia were able to stay together and be cared for in a secure apartment.

How to watch the key players, here's your guide to the royal event of the year.

The royal wedding is perfect fodder for memes that are certain to raise some eyebrows.

The Auckland Mayor has unveiled plans for a new stadium in downtown Auckland, costing up to $1.5 billion.

EDITORIAL: The heart-warming splendour of a wedding never fails.