Rural communities want some common sense solutions' to the rapid changes hitting the primary sector.

State Highway 2 is closed through the Karangahake Gorge, between Paeroa and Waihi.

Brian Bench, who had been missing since Wednesday, died as emergency services worked on him.

Up to 2 per cent of the population is believed to be intersex, but many have no idea until they go through puberty or try to have children.

Police confirm a 23-year-old has been charged with aggravated wounding, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.

More fairness is needed in deciding who can enter NZ, say people trying to book spaces in managed isolation and paying for pre-departure Covid tests.

A top New Zealand bowler has been accused of homophobia, sexism, verbal abuse and threatening behaviour in club and elite level bowls

Sumner and Rolleston residents are urged to check their sections and sheds in case Shirley Warrington sought shelter.

No more Newsboy - now he's into meditation, jogging, eating sensibly and loving his "heartland audience".

The Viking Bay fishing boat is due to arrive at Queens Wharf on Monday after earlier being barred from Port Taranaki.

Zelinda Doria claims she was discriminated against for being pregnant. She wants her former employer to pay a record-breaking amount in damages.

Families who lost loved ones in the Christchurch mosque attacks have reacted with sorrow and outrage as they got their first glimpse at a controversial upcoming film.

A juvenile orca separated from its pod north of Wellington will be monitored overnight by rescuers, ahead of the search resuming on Monday morning.

Wind and rain is expected in much of the country over the coming week as fronts hit the north and south.

From Kate Winslet's triumphant return to the small screen to Aotearoa-shot fantasies, there's been some compelling viewing over the past six months.

Police are on the lookout for a white sedan after a Pareora man was hospitalised with an apparent gunshot wound.

Festivals celebrating wine and beer are regular features on events calendars, but there is a new kid on the block - gin.

Warriors forced to stay on team bus after staff at stadium deemed close contacts, but game still going ahead.

The youngster slipped from the chairlift and clung on for two minutes, before falling five metres to rescuers waiting below.

The Very Reverend Graham O'Brien was inducted as the Dean of Nelson's Cathedral on Sunday, and is looking forward to making the cathedral “your place in Nelson”.