Police chase took place through the early hours of this morning in Morrinsville.

Police have taken a 55-year-old man into custody following the incident.

No public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night raises risks of mayhem.

First victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.

Hamilton's Gordonton had a lucky ring to it.

A break down, fire and heavy congestion as the country heads home after Labour weekend

Woman jailed in relation to gang killing has sentence quashed due to unfair court report.

Home town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.

As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.

NZ's chilli eating champion bring winner brings back world champion belt

One crew even had to retire just two kilometres into final stage.

Gang says it really is trying to transform people.

North Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.

Spring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.

The last thing this team needs is to have to rebuild from near scratch again.

Heavy rain warnings remain in parts of the North Island, but it will ease to showers.

MetService issued a number of severe-weather warnings.

Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.

Female shake-up at Hamilton City Council from elections.

Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.

His death comes after a fight like no other.

Philip Bothwell says he momentary looked at his dash. It proved fatal.

More than 4000 people say St John was too harsh in demoting Huntly paramedic.

Truckie has never seen anyone survive after bouncing along the road at 85km/h.

Ryan and his nana were on the motorway when he realised she wasn't fully conscious.