He punched a driver in the face, fracturing his cheekbone and chipping his tooth.

Suspensions of benefits have fallen by 23 per cent under a new, less punitive approach.

It is unclear how the crash happened, a police spokeswoman said.

Crown lawyer admits "blunder" but denies lying to jury.

Police will consider whether to grant the man diversion on the common assault charge.

Some fans questioned why the uncovered Westpac Stadium was used, instead of TSB Arena.

Police experiencing a surge in cases as #MeToo encourages survivors to come forward.

Law student questions how on earth Russell McVeagh got to the point of an external review

One-fifth of people with multiple illnesses have trouble paying for health needs: survey

Woman now suffers memory loss and says she's too scared to leave home after brutal attack.

The organisation is auctioning off a vasectomy to raise money.

A man who kidnapped a taxi driver and locked him in the car's boot has been jailed.

New Zealand's first woman doctor was struck off in Britain.

A Hastings man is lucky to be alive after he was slashed with an axe last week.

"Absolutely no person is to enter the property," the home's Trade Me listing said.

More than 200 people have answered the call to foster animals for the SPCA.

Napier City Rovers need to find consistency if they are to claim the Central League crown.

Amelia Kerr is a superstar in the making who could be turning heads for a decade or more.

Brendon Scheib was crushed when the lift he was working on descended.

The two southbound lanes of SH1 will be closed temporarily from 12.30 today.

Uber is introducing a new safety feature which logs drivers off the app after 13 hours

French coach Jacques Brunel has made five changes to his team

A Wellington Lotto player has won $1 million.

Matariki should be recognised as an event of national significance, says Te Papa.

The test should sell out, with 32 per cent of tickets being sold outside the region.

French rugby president Laporte gives pep talk on flying visit.

None of the buildings' ACP coverage is enough to be detrimental to safe evacuation.

Driver going wrong way on motorway left at least two damaged cars in its wake.

Motorists cracked up at the show, and even the dog went nuts.

Is Wellington being greedy taking all the titles?