The man's injuries were not as serious as initially thought, police said.

Hikoi co-organiser says he was assured dead birds were from a West Coast 1080 drop zone.

Police are investigating seven deaths in the last up to Christmas.

A section of the road in Wellington is closed following the incident.

Jardin Whanga-Elliott was initially thought to have died from a violent beating.

Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.

England player Will Canlan played for Millane in their clash against the Black Sticks.

There have been five homicides in just three months.

The fire is in the roof of the Callaghan Innovation building.

Ruteru Sufia was caught two times in as many days illegally taking pāua.

Police have recruited the Paranormal team to help share messages on summer road safety.

Chloe's mother wants to make sure other parents don't lose their children like she did.

NZ Post says it will compensate affected customers on a case-by-case basis.

So much talent heading to Suzuki Series start line this weekend.

Fatal landslip menace on main North Island railway line a century ago.

A man has been charged with murder after the grisly death of a 71-year-old Petone man.

State Highway 1 and the train line at Pukerua Bay has been closed.

GRAPHIC CONTENT. Witness says man was decapitated and head thrown from window.

The man accused of murdering Sosiua Helotu Ula pleaded not guilty.

A formal identification will take place during a post-mortem examination tomorrow.

After Sioux Harlen's 30-year marriage broke down, she aims to pay out her husband's share.

Hunter Macdonald pleaded guilty today to breaking the Len Lye sculpture on the waterfront.

Marcelo Vanzuita squeezed the victim's throat until she started to become dizzy.

The company admitted to 12 charges that it failed to comply with the extended warranty.

About 17,000 families will need help this Christmas period.

Initial reports are that one person is injured after this afternoon's incident.

Experts concerned about trampoline injuries call for new safety standard.

The defendant is fit to plead, but may have a defence of insanity.

Thunderstorms, heavy showers and small hail is expected in northern New Zealand.

Campaign comes amid calls to make the city's nightlife strip safer.