She has earned the invitation off the back of hard work and three NZ premiership wins.

Beware of toxic algae while swimming this summer.

Ruapehu College also gets funding slice - and will replace its coal boilers.

A person has been rushed to hospital after a "fire incident".

Two filmmakers from Māoriland are heading to Toronto to premiere their film Bub.

At least 100 firefighters are expected at Mike Hall's funeral on Saturday morning.

Horowhenua mayor wants mayoral MPs to break through perceived barrier to decision-makers.

Before Neve Gayford, there was Huia Onslow.

Authorities are set to charge those allegedly responsible for shooting down MH17.

They had half an hour to get it in but one engine wouldn't start. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Four people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.

A helicopter is on its way to transport the injured person to hospital.

The man was reported missing after he didn't get in touch with a contact.

Police have arrested a 45-year-old man, but still want to speak to witnesses.

Fatal crash north of Auckland has brought this morning's road death toll to three.

Quentin Haines hired two underage girls for sex services in August last year.

The men, aged 31 and 23, have been charged with aggravated robbery.

The crash has blocked both lanes of SH1 near Otaki.

Guy Burns said council should focus on core services.

Expat who smashed pelvis while hiking in the US unsure how much medical bills will cost.

Claire Nelson lay in the sun for three or four days with a broken pelvis, unable to move.

Iritana Bennett-Fakahau has won a prestigious Māori scholarship to London.

Kiwis weigh in on Taika Waititi's racism comments.

Children's charity can't afford to keep the villages open after giving staff a pay rise.

Otaki MP Nathan Guy said Kapiti commuters felt let down by Air New Zealand.

The road may be blocked, with power lines down across the road.

It's one big family at the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary near Otaki.

The Wanganui Horticultural Society Summer Show is a chance to see new flower varieties

Traffic is reaching its peak around the country now, but may ease off this afternoon.

Crash just before 10.30am near Otaki leaves one person in a moderate condition.