He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.

It took about 18 months for the victim to no longer feel afraid about going out.

All in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.

'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'

Scientists from around the world are looking to the Hauraki Gulf for answers.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 7.50pm

Frankton School was in lockdown due to the police presence.

Leg-hold traps should be installed off the ground to avoid catching birds like kiwis.

One of the gigs is Sublime with Rome who are on their final tour.

It follows the tragic passing of one bootcamp participant due to a car accident.

Paige Suisted wants to be remembered for something good with the time she has left.

Four motorcyclists and a car were involved in crash near Taihape at 8.10am today.

Lifeguards were cooking on the barbie when they had to rush to save a mum and three sons.

Commissioner's decision puts teacher’s ‘mana ahead of the law’, former board leader says.

Child and elderly person injured with barrel of gun in string of home invasions.

One man has been charged, but police are not ruling out further arrests.

One is taken out of the water semi-conscious after three kids and an adult hit trouble.

The Christmas parade had to be cancelled in 2023.

The iconic walkway welcomes 45,000 to 50,000 visitors per year.

Christmas is (almost) here, bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold.

Cambridge Rd expected to be blocked for several hours.

“Whatever the victim had done ...(there) was utterly no justification for your behaviour.”

“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”

Sixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.

'Creating this pare was about honouring tradition and pushing boundaries ...'

The walk also won the Love of the Land award in October.

“I thought this was a fresh beginning ... I'm going to have to bury another child."

Ratepayers and residents preparing to build a war memorial in the Coromandel settlement.

'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'

Rainbow crossings not pedestrian crossings, council says.