Two people are fighting for their lives.

Baby Hohepa Hemara Walters-Hughes' death soon after his birth is being investigated.

Two helicopters and 12 fire crews have been fighting the blazes in Pōkeno and Meremere.

A fraudster who swindled more than $40,000 claims he is now on the straight and narrow.

The Waikato DHB deputy chair says she didn't have jurisdiction to refer the matter on.

Searches of village, dunes and lake found few signs of missing Waikato storekeeper.

The Mount Maunganui show will be held on July 27 at the Trustpower Baypark Arena.

The crash took place at the intersection of SH2 and Awaiti Rd in Netherton.

Mental health patients to miss out on racquet sports rehab now hospital courts to close.

The company has already sorted a plan to get back to business.

Whanganui racer Richie Dibben saves his best for last in his debut Supersport 600 season.

Hamilton council to spend $150,000 fighting casino's proposal to add 60 pokie machines.

Teneshiah Patangata had two previous convictions for using knives on others.

Rival mayors say people are going to Hamilton for the events, and not much else.

"We all owe them deep gratitude for the dangerous work they do," the Duke said.

Ex-husband has laid a police complaint against former top Kiwi model.

Weather warnings for heavy rain are in place for much of the country.

The contractor was working to replace the bladder of an empty water tank.

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Firefighters will step back from the fire this morning as swarms of hungry bees arrive.

Bees' Inn Apiaries blaze closed SH3 and continued to flare up through Thursday morning.

Whanganui trio Lucas Thompson, Jack Clifton and Sophie Brooke on international kayak duty

Mark Flowers says overseas trip very different from helping with an audit investigation.

Councillors had just been reminded about their conduct when two sparked controversy.

Rubbish fire blazing at Hampton Downs landfill for three days is under control.

Rydell Tuaupiki Martin denies charges of murder and assault with an axe.

Fire and Emergency have released a map of the area that was affected by smoke.

To lose one family member was tough, to lose five was "unbelievable", says relative.

It is believed a group of youths were turned away from the party just before the incident.

Councillor under fire for insensitive Facebook post plans to apologise face-to-face