The local MP says a lack of maternity services is to blame for the roadside birth.

Man sentenced to three months' community detention and nine months' supervision.

There are reports two people were inside the caravan.

'My grandpop had died a few days before and I think it was a sign from him.'

An arborist who alleged he was being bullied has been awarded more than $28,000.

Lump on kakapo chick's head was caused by failure of skull bones to fuse before hatching.

Police also want to speak with anyone who witnessed the assault in Invercargill.

Mild, settled weather not going anywhere.

The men were rescued from a southern ocean island beach this morning

Aircraft went down in poor weather over the Auckland Islands.

Three survivors found walking a beach.

Van caught in the middle of the collision was flipped onto its side.

Police today said they extended condolences to Robinson's family and friends.

A troubled cannabis event has had a last minute venue change.

Demand from China accounts for 24 per cent of New Zealand's exports.

Top Facebook director made the admission to a committee of US members of Congress.

Weather warnings for heavy rain are in place for much of the country.

School group launches campaign to "say no to hubs" controlling schools.

The wreck was unearthed by a low tide coinciding with the super moon.

Westland Milk Products wanted to be independent. Now it looks set to be sold to China.

"It is unacceptable to treat the internet as an ungoverned space," Morrison says.

Comment: Big-money firms need big-money fines.

Trade Me has stopped selling semi-automatic weapons.

The man was jailed for eight years for hospital rape.

Waihi people are divided over kindergarten kids joining a global strike for climate.

Lumsden and Banks Peninsula recorded the two different temperatures.

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Sir Tim Shadbolt turns modem-model to put food in kids' mouths.

The oysters arrived in our biggest city just a day after the season opened.