Party guests 'were all on the ground together stabbing away furiously', says defence.

Struggling to see your GP? You’re not alone.

A man has been remanded in custody on one charge of arson.

'This piece of justice will re-energise and boost all the peoples in this area.'

The drug, commonly referred to as “Wazz”, has caused a number of overdoses

Rather than living in fear, Mary Dobson is embracing an adventure-filled future.

Mark Belchamber wrote a book to help him deal with the dark side of the job.

Two water spouts have dazzled Taranaki locals.

The six recipients have all made a substantial positive difference to their community.

Rei Marshall was stabbed and then repeatedly hit with a claw hammer.

The Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.

Raeone Wirihana first joined the brigade in 1995.

Star trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.

He said it was for his own medicinal purposes but distributed it among his friend group.

He did mechanical repairs for the gang but was so fearful after the attack, he left town.

They say it would better align with Māori boundaries.

Despite tests indicating the woman had sepsis, it went untreated until it was too late.

Much of the North Island can expect heavy winds, after a weekend white-out in the south.

'It’s a position of privilege – being able to study art history and make it a career.'

He had no association with any gangs and was simply ordering his daily combo.

Police had responded to a domestic matter and were trying to serve him with an order.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Drivers ignore double yellow lines and even in one case park in the middle of road.

An Inglewood High School student is busy training for the World Junior Championships

A probe into the death revealed the company's oversights, for which it has been fined.

The children had black eyes and sores.