Auckland police are monitoring the convoy with support from the Eagle helicopter.

The body of the shooter was removed from a rural property yesterday.

'It’s pretty horrible seeing your child’s lips turning blue.'

Police were called about 1.55pm.

The jury convenor said Māori-influenced architecture was 'thriving' in the region.

Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.

DoC eradicated the local wild goat population last year and hopes to keep it that way.

Police have asked the man or anyone who knows him to contact them.

'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'

The $26 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over.

'The Volcanic Epic is a great boon for the regions.'

Emergency services were called shortly after midnight.

350 riders from 11 different countries are taking part.

Biosecurity NZ issues plea to anyone who has been at the lagoon in the past fortnight.

“Over the last month, we have seen a maximum of six of these earthquakes a day."

A jury has reached verdicts relating to an animal cruelty case.

'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.

More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.

Hato Hone St John said two people have been taken to hospital.

Police will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes

'I beg for you not to condemn our building.'

The burglary was reported about 2am.

Two vehicles crash in Arapuni.

One person is reported to have moderate injuries, the truck is partly blocking the road.

The woman was airlifted to hospital.

'At the least, the bare minimum you need to do is wear a lifejacket on the water.'

Waka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.

Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.