Labour weekend and the Covid-19 tracer app collide in summer holidays rehearsal.

Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.

Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?

Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).

'In 160 years the mahi we are signing today will still resonate,' says Kaipara mayor.

Beachfront residents did not hear sirens or receive texts in tsunami alert test.

'Every day, in every way, you made me so so proud,' mum tells mourners.

Claims have been made that the concrete decking slabs will not be strong enough.

Six fire crews attended at the height of the blaze last night.

Labour list MP Marja Lubeck said the bar wasn't supporting NZ's 'team of 5 million'.

Toll suggestion for new stretch of highway described as a "kick in the guts".

The fire service was called to the blaze just before 7pm last night.

The abuse was 'incredibly disheartening' for shop staff working during the lockdown.

NZQA holds firm against reducing NCEA requirements during the pandemic.

Kiwis are finding alternative ways of staying protected while shopping in the pandemic.

It's now time to sell this "quintessential" Kiwi holiday house.

Drone footage shows boats chasing pod and driving at speed over top of an orca.

The child is thought to have been in a swimming pool or inflatable pool.

"Precious baby boy" will be sadly missed.

Several paddleboarders reported seeing 2m-long shark close to shore.

Mike McClennan's loved ones want to give back to the community that helped them.

Family of three orcas captured riding alongside bow of a yacht near Cape Rodney.

The crash involved one vehicle, police said.

Teen, 15, on stolen tractor was Tasered after leading police on pursuit.

Fire crews were called to two large fires in Matakana and Wanaka last night.

Power cut hits 41 homes in Stokes Valley as wild winds cause havoc.

Voters have until midday on Saturday, October 12 to cast a vote.