The new rules will mean 'if you take drugs and drive, you will be caught'.

A 1.5m wave of water and sediment is believed to have come down the stream.

Two teenagers arrested, but the Christmas presents are yet to be found.

The man arrived at the hospital in a serious condition but is now stable.

Anatomy of a scandal: how Blenheim teacher fell from grace into a sordid web of sex abuse.

Recovery efforts have increasingly been halted by poor weather.

A former burglar has revealed a new tool being used by criminals - drones.

Christmas came early for Sergeant Charmaine Smith, so she decided to return the favour.

Motorists are being told to expect delays.

Police want to speak to anyone who may have seen the incident on Waimea Rd.

Defence boss speaks about heroic soldiers and their battle to bring Whakaari victims home.

Jaymie, 15, has connections in Whanganui, Palmerston North and Auckland.

Ardern said officials and ministers now finalising the criteria and details of the fund.

Police are looking for a man carrying a knife in the Remuera area.

Mother who survived being swept out to sea turned up over farmers' back fence.

An extensive search for the missing hunter will begin on January 31.

"We will take every opportunity to prevent the harm caused by this drug," police say.

Police say they were called to a house fire on Tawhiti St at 2.07am today.

"We can't thank everyone enough for the overwhelming love and support."

Police confirm the death of Australian Krystal Browitt in the White Island eruption.

Atlanta couple Pratap and Mayuri Singh were injured in Monday's eruption at White Island.

"Bring the scissors from the cell block, he's covered in tape": police officer.

SH1 between Nova Scotia Drive and The Braigh is closed.

Comment: Risking lives to save living people is one thing, but to collect bodies?

The man was seriously hurt after hitting a tree near New Plymouth.

There are five stages to the identification process, each involving important details.