The human rights group is calling on minister to ensure force isn't used to end standoff.

It's thought a lack of access to phones for prisoners could be the cause of the rioting.

Waikeria prisoners and guards have been in a stand-off for nearly 24 hours.

Waharoa and pou unveiled in spirit of reconciliation between Waikato-Tainui and Ngā Puhi.

Maniapoto move to next stage of settlement with the Crown.

Some bargain-hunting customers left disappointed and empty-handed yesterday.

More rain has fallen in Taranaki in the last day than all of last November.

Police say William Merrin is dangerous and should not be approached.

Orren Williams admitted three drugs-related charges in court today.

The jury has returned with their verdicts in relation to the shooting in June last year.

Firing at least 8 shots has been described as "reckless in the extreme" by the crown.

'I hadn't thought about ringing police yet,' Orren Williams told the jury.

Orren Williams says he shot out of fear and was simply protecting himself and his family.

The first attending police officers and a pathologist have taken the stand today.

Cigarettes were stubbed out on the bathroom's basin and hair was found in the plughole.

The couple will be forever traumatised by the "tragic" events of that day the court heard.

Finding the beauty in the small, the rural and the unexpected.

No changes made after mental health patient uncovered psychiatrist's surrendered licence.

Bunnings also negotiated with landlords to cut its rent

Edward Storey texted his family on April 7 to tell them he would be flying home soon.

"It really is rocket science," say team who built the NASA replica in a shed.

Fine weather for the country this week.

Water tankers from other centres needed to help firefighters.

A rescue helicopter is being sent to the scene near Waikeria Prison.

The road will be closed for some time to allow for the truck to be removed.

It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.