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

Mountain users beware - a level 4 (high risk) alert is in place for high alpine areas.

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.

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

The Black Power member was previously jailed for 11 years for his involvement in a murder.

Opinion: The Future of Local Government report is out, so what happens now?

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.

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.

The offender chased her and tried to force his way into the room they were hiding in.

The man tricked his way into another booking with her.

He took the beer from a fridge mid-heist and left the empty on the steps.

Rob Tucker's career was a highlights reel of life, people, events and tragedy.

Horopito, kawakawaka, miro berries and stamens of pōhutukawa are fun to find and distil.

He had preyed on his victims, taking advantage of his position as a tattooist - Judge.

The offshore wind technology can measure wind speeds, waves and currents.

'She lost her beloved son and that’s what’s been behind it all,' - lawyer.