A witness to the accident who was flying at the time described the accident as an 'incident on launch'.

If those who stampeded into the virtual waiting room this week were just wanting a Christmas trip, they are being quiet about it.

Police are set to announce a significant change to armed offenders squads, including increasing the number of specially trained armed officers.

The national carrier has added a new daily service between the capital and Northland while Auckland remains in a different alert level.

All you need to know about what's happening in the capital today.

REVIEW: Even the Northern Irishman's very particular set of skills can't save this soggy mess of contrivances and action movie cliches.

Every day, Jenna Lucas’ nine and five-year-old sons ask when they will be able to hug Nanny and Grandad.

REVIEW: Boasting a pair of fabulous young leads, terrific choreography and costuming, memorable tunes and Richard E. Grant, entertainment is a given.

The wife of a liquor baron - and co-director of the couple's company - ignored allegations of illegalities within their business until their licences were at risk.

Councillors still have many questions over the proposed changes to drinking water, stormwater and wastewater management.

An ammonia leak was discovered by firefighters after they put out a fire in a bar refrigerator in an empty Wellington hotel room.

People with Covid-19 visited three east Auckland supermarkets on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

A senior management shake-up is expected to result in job losses at Christchurch City Council.

The Government has insisted there are sufficient “safeguards” built into powerful new counter-terrorism laws, as Parliament votes the prospective law through to its final stage.

James Shaw says slimmed-down team will be working extremely long days to make New Zealand's voice heard on climate at crucial Glasgow summit.

Chloe Swarbrick says central government should match Auckland Council's $15m contribution to help reopen the 92-year-old venue.

Willene Bale's trainer was fined after she tested positive for ketoprofen after a race in July - but he claims she picked it up from contaminated meat.

After feeding hundreds of south Auckland families a week, Debbie Munroe was surprised to be told off by police.

The Ministry of Health is developing community-based Covid-19 isolation and quarantine plans which will result in accommodation provided to some who need to isolate in Southland or Otago.

Chef and food writer Sam Mannering is back with his second live cook along event. Read on for details of how to secure one of the limited spots.