Mayor John Banks has broken down in tears as he apologised for the actions of his son Alex, who encouraged alcohol-poisoning victim James Webster to drink.

James Webster wanted vodka and Jagermeister 'to get really drunk' and because his 'alcohol supply was low', a court has heard.

A guard at a party where James Webster was drinking before his death says he wanted to call an ambulance but was told not to worry.

A King's College student who died after a night of binge drinking at a birthday party wrote a card to the host, insisting that 'what happens tonight doesn't leave tonight - and no photos'.

Many schools are not demonstrating sufficient commitment to ensuring achievement of Maori students, ERO has warned

Three children critically hurt in a crash in Kawerau today were not wearing seat belts, police say.

If the kids are city slickers, get visit a local petting farm to get them in touch with some of New Zealand's favourite animals.

We sent our two experts out to find Auckland's best playgrounds. Diana Clement reports back.

The only girl in a rugby tournament of over 400 players is first named "man" of the match, and then in the tournament team.

A "zero-tolerance" policy will fine teenage drivers $200 and 50 demerit points if they have any alcohol at all in their system.

A new controversial documentary about models asks less than typical questions about the so-called glamorous fashion industry.

Much of Hoffman's writing is rich in symbolism and fantasy, and her latest novel, The Story Sisters, is no exception.