A 58-year-old office worker has admitted stealing $203k from her employer over 5 years

A neighbour saw two men flee the scene of a house fire just before it went up in flames.

The distraught former husband of the victim drove straight past the property unawares.

Don't bother applying for this job if you're "drug f***ed".

Major roading project announced for the stretch of highway between Hamilton and Tauranga.

For the past 19 years John Griffin had an ongoing heart condition. Four weeks ago he came with an unorthodox idea to jump start his heart.

John Griffin got frustrated with A&E so he treated himself; with an electric fence.

Most of those using Government fund to leave Auckland have settled down.

A person has died following a crash between a motorbike and van.

Grab the wet weather gear as rain is on its way, and high winds are set to hit.

Low-decile schools are slowest to join new a scheme that funds extra teachers

A new study says international students are an "untapped opportunity" for NZ regions.

Ellie Hutchinson and her friend find wilderness and culture in Coromandel.

Stock's been dried off early, maize crops are destroyed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Cows dried off early and maize crops are destroyed across the Hauraki District.

A 13-year-old girl who had been missing for nearly a month has returned home.

The woman delayed getting ticket checked, but overjoyed when she found out she'd won.

A serious crash has closed an intersection north of Morrinsville.

Ian Troughton's family farm has been placed in receivership. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police have serious concerns for Tamia Apaapa, 13, who has been missing since March 27.

He was found at a family member's.

Tematau Wilson may be trying to make his way to Waharoa.

Seven patients injured themselves while having a smoke at Waikato Hospital.

Waikato University's bid for a medical school has greatly perturbed Otago and Auckland.

Farmers may wait until spring for the water to subside. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Farmers will be waiting for months to get access to their land. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The winner bought the ticket on a whim while leaving the supermarket.

A night time trip hit a snag - and two boaties were left up a river without a paddle.

The waiting list for social housing has risen again, but fallen in Auckland.

A 17-year-old has indicated he will admit driving drunk with a car full of mates.