A grim start to the festive season - murder spike rocks New Zealand
Police are investigating seven deaths in the last up to Christmas.
Police are investigating seven deaths in the last up to Christmas.
There have been five homicides in just three months.
Ruteru Sufia was caught two times in as many days illegally taking pāua.
The man was arrested for an assault in February.
The man accused of murdering Sosiua Helotu Ula pleaded not guilty.
Police are working with police and medical experts.
A third of NCEA students at some schools are getting help to read and write exams.
The first of 4400 traps is being laid this morning at a formal ceremony.
Service halted between Porirua and Plimmerton is now running again.
Wellington chef Monique Fiso will fly the Kiwi flag in Netflix's latest show.
People have been evacuated from Kmart in Porirua after a small fire broke out.
The PM announced plans to rejuvenate Porirua, including at least 2000 Kiwibuild homes.
The boys from Aotea College will be joining in the gruelling race next year.
SH1 north of the city will be closed until at least 8pm.
Police have identified and spoken to the driver of the car.
Police urgently need to speak to the man in the CCTV images.
Police believe a silver Mazda RX8 was involved in the incident in some way.
The 19-year-old was found with critical injuries about 4pm on Sunday.
Four new police recruits under investigation for serious misconduct have been stood down.
Bags of white powder and syringes were lying across the road after the incident.
Police are asking for help identifying the critically injured man.
More than 1000 dogs from across the country are putting their best paw forward.
Restorative work done around the development could improve habitats for native animals.
Melissa Wepa spent 15 years in jail for killing a friend.
Traffic was stopped as the woman helped eight ducklings and their mother cross the road.
Prognosis looks bright for injured Whanganui jockey Sarah Macnab
Deep irony in a health agency disregarding report on staff safety, says quake survivor.
Murder accused appears in court and will reappear in the High Court next month.
The man has tattoos on his left hand index finger and thumb.