Ken Vaega was 23 when he met his dad, and his dad "burst into tears".

One person was critically injured, another two were seriously injured in separate crashes.

The boys were located by a search party at 8am.

Drivers fight for increased pay and better working conditions.

Whanau of murdered Northlander Kimble Moore also lost his brother, Gary, to violent death.

Deal with BestStart's 280 centres marks Lance O'Sullivan's jump to a nationwide service.

Josh Masters said he 'hated' P. Ten years later, he's finally left prison for dealing.

Silapea Momoisea hid and waited in Frazer Ah'Kee's darkened home before stabbing him.

The hunt is still on for an attacker who stabbed a taxi driver with a screwdriver.

Roads are closed after the crash and diversions are expected to be in place for some time.

About 87 buses have been cancelled tomorrow as Auckland bus drivers strike.

Two cars had stopped to let Bill Wiki cross the road but a third car hit him.

The wheelchair user suffered moderate injuries in the crash.

Police encouraging those affected to file a complaint.

Four-fifths of schools now ask parents for "donations" ranging from $7 to $1225 a year.

Mayor Phil Goff declared war on illegal dumping in a bruising Facebook post last month.

Police say the man was assaulted late in the evening.

Two Auckland Tribesmen will spend at least a decade in jail after 'senseless' attack.

Union says NZ vocational education is in crisis as jobs go at another technical institute

The violent clashes between young men waving Samoan and Tongan flags are unwelcome.

Those arrested were part of a crowd of up to 200 people, police said.

Almost 200 schools in deprived parts of NZ have on-site health clinics. We visit one.

The brother of Morrocco Tai is facing a raft of serious charges and is wanted by police.

Morrocco Tai's brother is wanted by authorities after failing to return to prison.

15-year-old's fatal crash highlights the dangers of choosing to flee, say police.

Man is dead and two women are in hospital after a car fleeing police crashed into a tree.

Jim Sinclair is imploring Otara residents to take action against violent crime.

"A storm is brewing," Otara youth worker says, following shooting of three people.

Three people believed to be in the car that the gunshots were fired from remain at large.

"It makes me scared for my family. I'm scared they might come to the house."