Police said they were attending a family harm-related matter outside the premises.

The human rights group is calling on minister to ensure force isn't used to end standoff.

Kane Wayman, 46, died in the early hours of New Year's Day.

"Never lie. Once you tell a lie, you have lost all credibility," expert says.

Prisoners at the Waikeria Prison have been on the roof since Tuesday.

Three people were covered in blood and screaming at each other, witnesses said.

Police have arrested two people in relation to the homicide; they are due in court today.

Police are hunting for a person following an assault at a Parnell backpackers.

A woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.

Rhythm & Vines festival ended overnight so airport was packed with revellers going home.

Wellington teen Fletcher Wong was a "dynamo both on the futsal court and football field".

A pedestrian was critically injured when they were hit by a car in downtown Auckland.

The Māori Party says top-level intervention is needed at Waikeria Prison.

Mayor slams 'self-indulgent brats' for the trouble.

Police happy with overall New Year behaviour, but locked up dozens of boozed revellers.

Bush describes how policeman's authoritative but kind demeanour greatly influenced him.

What you need to know to successfully bid farewell to 2020.

Two people have been rescued after their dinghy sank in the lake this evening.

Police and search and rescue teams are searching for 19-year-old Fletcher Wong.

Police are seeking information on an attack at a Bishopdale address last night.

Eight people have died on New Zealand roads since Christmas Day.

Emergency services were called to the festival after he suffered a medical event.

She was last seen at her Stokes Valley address on Sunday.

In a 12-month period, more than $3.5 million was spent on repairing damaged vehicles.

Dad: "Just be careful. Think of your parents. Think of your life."

Two people were killed and two others injured in the early morning incident.