Paul Te Hiko came out of the house with an axe, the Crown said.

Police say deceased woman and the arrested man were known to each other.

Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.

One in five 26-year-olds sought mental health treatment in the past year.

It is actually against biosecurity laws to use this plant in wedding bouquets.

Will Michael Cheika roll out David Pocock? Common sense suggests maybe in last 10 minutes.

An email has been sent to Weta employees asking them to join Jackson in support.

Many people don't know the difference between the invasive pampas and native toetoe.

A local told the Herald the whitebaiter who died was a 74-year-old man.

Should police be allowed to use secret evidence to defend themselves?

Sport Whanganui college sport review focuses on Nga Tawa School in Marton.

Only $10,874 was pledged to call it the Support Women's Sport Basin Reserve.

The body was found by the new property owners.

Brenda Reuben urges anyone with information about her daughter's death to contact police.

Front counter of station was closed down as a precaution earlier.

"Their rant isn't about immigration. This is racism."

Diane Calvert says Wellingtonians have had enough of overspending and secret deals.

Nobody saw it coming, said a woman who knew both Joseph Borton and his victims.

High winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.

A scam targeting the country's most vulnerable has returned.

It's not all sunshine and pancakes when it comes to raising Let's Get Wellington Moving.

Staff say they're struggling to get what they're owed.

There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.

There are 2.2 million items in Te Papa's collection.

Wellington and central NZ can expect very heavy rain and potential flash flooding at 9pm.

"They shouted at him: 'Speak English or else go home.' A stream of abuse followed."

The train came to a halt after the conductor overheard the racial abuse.

There'll be no riding the rails tonight.

He beat her eight times in the cheat, but wants his conviction overturned.

Some councillors felt they had no option but to support the $6.4b transport plan.