Police say 5000 people crossed the Auckland Harbour Bridge on journey to Wellington.

Soutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history

Plus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.

Emergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.

Nearly 100 charges have been laid against 28 people.

Taupō's Sammie Maxwell has reclaimed her title.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.

Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.

Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.

Trainer: 'She’s probably just fulfilling the promise she’s shown.'

Ripped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.

A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.

Scientists have worked out how to create protein from microorganisms in geothermal gases.

A 45-year-old from Tokoroa is due to appear in court tomorrow.

Without any prenatal warning baby Connor died at just one hour old.

Stephens was described as 'smart', 'generous' and 'kind'.

'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'

The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.

Flights to two Australian cities will soon be available closer to home.

'It's not a given that the first shot will do the job.'

It was 'abundantly clear' the officer made a decision, coroner says.

The crash last Wednesday involved three vehicles.

The body was found in the front seat of burning car.

Min rallied support for a colleague after a fire destroyed her garage and possessions.

Upset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 7pm.

Now the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.

Mitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.

He led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.