The male will appear in the Youth Court at a later date.

Muster numbers jump at a bad time, but some long-delayed beds might finally be ready soon.

Battle of Te Ruapekapeka was one of the most significant conflicts in New Zealand history.

The 81-year-old had struggled dealing with the road-rage incident last month.

People should stay calm in the wake of the death of a woman at Waihī Beach last week.

A witness said the fire might have spread from one boat to another.

One dead, one injured after rural accidents today.

The projects are being launched in the second quarter, and will create 413 jobs.

The man was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition after the crash.

"Tend to think it happens in Australia."

From established attractions to remote pools - there's something for everyone.

Emergency services were called to the scene just after 3pm.

The cafe spokesman said it was a 'free for all' on the night.

The 38-year-old faces seven serious charges including kidnapping and shooting at police.

The woman was now on leave after comments on social media.

Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.

Hamilton District Court was shut down within 20 minutes of opening today.

The protests have left the prison in an "unusable" state.

The top jail at Waikeria Prison is now being treated as a crime scene.

Waikeria's jail unrest was prolonged, but resolved peacefully - unlike some past riots.

'They could literally see the whole prison burning around them.'

Ombudsman's August 2020 report found some conditions failed to meet minimum UN standards.

"We know that there are tensions between members of the group."

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

Calls increase for Government intervention to resolve prison stand-off.

"Never lie. Once you tell a lie, you have lost all credibility," expert says.

More than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across the North Island.