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.

Dan Tudman's daughter called him, screaming as their home was hit by a tornado.

It's the first holiday weekend since New Zealand moved to alert level 2 - and we're off.

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

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.

Witnesses say great white shark was deliberately caught and brought on to beach to die.

Tragedy played out over VHF radio.

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

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.

National MP says putting $95m of PGF fund into northern railway is a waste of money.

$94M to upgrade rail line from Northland to Auckland