The woman pointed a gun at police on Sunday night, before driving off in their police car and crashing.

Theoretical physicist Avi Loeb explained why he believes a cigar-shaped object seen above Earth's atmosphere wasn't a comet, but rather a piece of alien technology.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been lifted after being in place. Meanwhile, heavy rain and hail has caused flooding, leading to road closures.

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Police were called to a Christchurch property on Sunday afternoon.

More than 30 countries have now reported cases of the highly-transmissible UK variant of the virus, with NZ, Vietnam, Turkey and the US among affected nations.

A fourth person has been charged with the murder of a Christchurch man who was once a key witness in a murder trial himself.

Jenny and Garry have been pitching then tent at Lake Karapiro, every Christmas, for four decades.

Black Cap's rise continues as he runs through the Pakistan top order to snare his third five-wicket bag in six test matches.

Stolen cars were used in three burglaries in New Plymouth overnight on New Year's Eve.

Guests arrived in elaborate costumes, clad with water pistols and toy swords, to join the Thor actor in ringing in the new year.

If the Indian cricket team get their way, Queenslanders will be denied the chance to watch a test at the Gabba.

Black Caps openers eye testing early period after Kyle Jamieson's five-bag sees Pakistan dismissed for 297.

Tourism operator turned tech entrepreneur Nigel Hobbs has been on a four-month journey creating opportunities for businesses and jobs for other “Covid victims”.

The elimination of the 2008 world singles champion Val Smith was a talking point at the NZ bowls championships in Auckland.

A Wellington boy who died just a month short of his seventh birthday in a crash was loved by all who knew him, according to a family friend.

Auckland remain winless in the Super Smash after a drastically rain-reduced clash against Canterbury.

The body of the man, who had been reported missing, was found after a 90-minute search at the dangerous falls.

A truck and trailer rolled on Fitzherbert East Rd, between Palmerston North and Ashhurst on Sunday afternoon.

Waikeria protesters' families claim complaints about conditions were dismissed before protest, despite Corrections Minister saying otherwise.