In the US, fake news is often political. In New Zealand, businesses have the most to fear.

To be continued ... summer.

The mercury touched 35C in Hanmer today, but cooler weather is on the way next week

1yo who fell into freezing waters had been taught what to do — and it saved her life.

Tuturumuri School has lost all its students, but is determined to remain open.

Kelly Crook, who lured a man to his death in 2014, is being paroled early next year.

Lower Hutt residents are waking up to discover their beloved rose bushes have been stolen.

Wham isn't a throwback to the 1980s, it's Wellington's new housing affordability measure.

Police have multiple people willing to testify against Lois Tolley's killers.

A woman took a bite of her pie only to find a horrifying mystery ingredient.

Police searched for weeks after Elizabeth Udy went missing on October 11.

The 68 papers reportedly went missing while a tutor left them unattended.

The price was well over the threshold inviting Government scrutiny, says the AA.

A man has been sentenced for causing the death of an elderly pedestrian.

Invention that tests rivers for E. coli in real-time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Departing broadcaster spans generation of revolution in radio.

Invention tests rivers for E. coli in real-time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A man is being treated for burns and a broken leg after an explosion in Lower Hutt.

Parents object to promotion urging parents to buy air rifles for children

The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.

Kenny McFadden needs a new kidney, but says protege Steven Adams faced tougher battles.

Nine people were also caught drink driving as police launched an operation in Wellington.

Sole survivor of air force chopper crash praises new memorial to those who died.

The family of a boy who is dying of a rare condition have been gifted nearly $50,000.

Wellington rail disruption averted as workers and employers strike a deal.

James Swan, 5, is slowly dying of a disorder so rare doctors don't have a name for it.

Two men have been arrested for an attack in Wellington earlier this month.

Strike action set to disrupt Wellington rail again.

Man who asked John Key to pay his dinner bill 'had earlier raised suspicions'.

People are warned to stay out of the Hutt River due to a dangerous algae bloom.