Emergency services were called to the crash at about 1.30pm on Saturday, however the motorcyclist died at the scene.

Woman offended against wants people to be wary of man; says what he did didn't break her.

The woman was out walking with her husband and poodle when another dog jumped out the back window of a ute and came bounding towards them, sinking its teeth into her leg.

The Ministry of Health said there was one new case of Covid-19 on Saturday, none in the community.

Marni Sheppeard’s mother last heard from her via a postcard, saying “I hope all is well”.

Tangaru-Noere Turia, 34, had been deported from Australia in 2017. He absconded from electronically-monitored bail weeks before he was shot dead by police.

A 12-year-old was “too young” to be alone in isolation, a psychologist says.

A university magazine is considering setting up an OnlyFans account for “horny students” to make cash by sharing explicit photos and videos.

Ben D’Ath’s arms tell a story of survival. They’re discoloured from skin grafts and severe burns. He counts himself lucky.

The man murdered two women in Australia, then went on to sexually abuse two young children for years after being sent back to NZ.

A child died and four other people were injured in a crash south of Rotorua.

Wellington locals reminded they must wear masks on public transport as city heads into level 2.

Restrictions come into force for seven days from 6am Sunday. There are two new community Covid cases - and several locations where the virus could have spread.

A supermarket, a gym and a pharmacy are among the five locations linked to the newest community case.

'Devastating' to increase alert levels in what should have been a bumper weekend for Auckland.

The lockdown will begin at 6am Sunday when a border around Auckland will be re-established.

Police to resume search for missing diver, 67, at Cape Reinga tomorrow morning.

The America's Cup final was set to start on Saturday, the Lantern Festival will be off.

Here is what you need to know for travel in Auckland and around the country.

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