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

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.

South Taranaki District Council says 'environmental vandalism' outweighs economic benefits

New reports from OneRoof, Corelogic and ANZ all suggest house prices may have bottomed out

One of the drivers died at the scene, the other has moderate injuries.