Staff at Lake Alice's infamous child and adolescent unit in the 1970s enjoyed treating children badly, survivor Leota Scanlon says.

The apartment of a man allegedly killed on the orders of an underworld figure was entirely repainted, recarpeted and the locks changed around the time he disappeared, according to a property manager.

The mother of murdered police officer Matthew Hunt says it has been traumatic listening to the details in court of what happened to her son.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it was a confronting sight to view the damage to people's homes and possessions in the town.

It's been more than 10 years since Auckland became a super city but there is one issue that still divides the City of Sails.

Police killer Eli Epiha has been found guilty on a charge of attempted murder, after shooting two officers in Auckland last June, killing Matthew Hunt and wounding David Goldfinch.

Science groups have committed to a more open approach when it comes to involving animals in their research after years of silence.

The Transport Agency says it's looking at ways to lessen the immediate impact of enforcing a rule that has forced some motorhomes and horse trucks off the road.

Trampers are being asked to take care and check in with the Department of Conservation before heading onto Taranaki Maunga after recent storms felled trees, created huge washouts and forced some tracks to close.

The Wallabies will be allowed to enter New Zealand without having to stay in MIQ so the Bledisloe match in Auckland can go ahead on 7 August.

Latest wastewater test results from show no further coronavirus has been detected in New Plymouth, while there is one new case in MIQ.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is addressing media at Westport's Emergency Operations Centre after meeting residents hard-hit by severe flooding.

The council announced SNAs will no longer be included in the proposed district plan.

Community backlash has prompted the Counties Manukau District Health Board to review its decision not to fund an after-hours emergency clinic.

The jury in the trial of police killer Eli Epiha has been unable to reach a unanimous verdict.

Motorhomes and horse trucks are being forced off the road under rule changes by the transport agency Waka Kotahi.

A Porirua wastewater pipe which has burst twice in the past 10 days may not be properly replaced before next year.

The chase began after a police helicopter spotted a car travelling at high speed in Waitākere City.