Sea temperatures are pushing the air into a La Nina phase, bringing the heat.

Few were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.

The medical exam occurred after inmate was sexually violated by his cellmate.

Warnings and watches are in place around the country.

'I saw how far we got, especially with my second oldest, he just took off.'

The farmer had to pay $20,000 to a local community group.

The officers were searching for a 12-year-old school boy.

Parents of 45 of the school's pupils are having to make alternative arrangements.

Wayne Hammond hasn't been seen, or made contact with family or friends, since November 1.

Wakatipu Medical Centre senior Dr doesn't think pair's decision will spur on anti-vaxxers.

Ilka Beekhuis used a leaked email address to voice her opinion.

The fire was well-involved when crews arrived.

The last confirmed sighting of Pridding was on the morning of November 8, 1994.

"I've never been so scared of someone in my life," victim tells the court.

.Wayne Hammond's work vehicle was last seen leaving his address on November 1.

It is expected today's relaxation of restrictions in Auckland would see cases grow.

Judge says he doesn't believe sex offender's excuses "for one moment".

Moko Ihaaka Pohatu cut off his home detention bracelet and hit the road for eight days.

Waiuku-based farmer Jerome Wenzlick plans South Island expansion to keep up with demand.

An investigation began after a complaint from someone who knew one of the employees.

Only 1 per cent of residents in both places are unvaccinated.

Fifty-year-old was last seen leaving his Alexandra home on Monday, November 1.

Mark Harrington's mother says he died from a blood clot in his lung, attributed to flying.

For the inside scoop on Larnach Castle, who better than managing director Norcombe Barker.

Former social worker Wiremu Namana used a bat, knife and sledgehammer to kill the couple.

The new traffic light system will kick into gear once DHBs reach the target.

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Nine-month home detention sentence ruled manifestly excessive and reduced to four.

Purple, yellows and greens light skies as electrons collide with the upper atmosphere.

She pocketed fundraising cash, then set up fake emails to cover her tracks.