The book has caused heavy debate in New Zealand and Australia.

All people can do is get out of the way once a lithium-ion battery starts to fail.

There were four fires in four days last week.

Whanau said the proposal from the National Party is 'disappointing' and 'outdated'.

The book contains information about sexuality, consent, pleasure and sexual positions.

The city's mayor has offered to host them for a free night on the town.

And hundreds more are set to go over the next few weeks as as DHB changes take effect.

One option under consideration would return the waterfront land to a piece of lawn.

Spreading the benefits of eating vegetables and fruit

Thieves target cigarettes at Thriftway Four Square.

There is a "contingency plan" in place, according to an airport spokesperson.

Basil Mist spent 20 years in prison for killing his girlfriend and sexually abusing girls.

Improving people's lives is important for Dr Frances Hughes.

One Porirua mother regularly has her power shut off for the last day or two of each month.

Damon John Exley will appear again in October for sentencing.

Kiri Allan's court date for the crash has been set.

Paraparaumu youngster Euan Mason doing well in cycling.

Cafe owners' faces lit up at the chance to open after being closed for months.

The man has been convicted twice before for similar offending.

Alongside the unveiling was a name change.

The item looked like an unexploded mortar bomb.

Brian Seymour has been a key figure in the athletics community.

The New Zealand-Philippines World Cup game kicks off at 5.30pm.

Seven Paraparaumu College students raised nearly $1000 alongside other donations.

Motorists have been told to expect possible delays.

One patient spent $32,700 on work another dentist said would fail 'catastrophically'.

Winter illnesses putting pressure on children, parents and caregivers.

The organisation was aiming to replace 100km of pipes in a year, but had managed only 18

The black ute damaged in the crash was parked outside the official's home.