Three people were taken to hospital with serious injuries and another three sustained minor injuries after an incident on the Waimakariri river.

Statistics show huge disparity between higher and socio-economic areas and rural areas lagging behind

The collision between a milk tanker and a car left one person dead and closed the road at Lake Rotoma, near Rotorua.

Whangārei residents are hoping they haven't been exposed to the virus, but an expert says its spread out of Auckland is a sign of things to come.

Taranaki is now at the border of the Covid-19 Delta outbreak with Waikato’s level 3 restrictions extended south to the Mōkau river.

A police officer thought he was going to be killed by a Taranaki man on a “drug-induced” spree that saw him slice a man's face, and attack multiple officers and a police dog.

The Queen's Counsel has featured in several high-profile cases since being admitted to the bar in 1986, including the defence of convicted murderer Mark Lundy.

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There will be no school drop off or getting the bus to work on October 18, with bus drivers set to strike after not getting paid a promised living wage.

On one side of the highway, 82 per cent have had their first dose of the vaccine, on the other, only 66 per cent.

Fewer than half of the residents in some Auckland suburbs of interest are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

It's the garment of our pandemic moment, thanks to NYC-based brand Hill House Home - here's where to find a nap dress in NZ.

The country's largest fun run event will take place on March 6, with registrations open for participants now.

The Auckland-based essential worker returned a positive test on Thursday, the Ministry of Health has confirmed.

Former Labour minister John Tamihere says he has 14 mobile clinics ready to roll into areas where jab rates are low – he just needs a list of names.

Striker says he 'should be alright' to face Curaçao on Sunday after picking up a knock in the Premier League with Burnley.

The potential exposure times are on a Friday evening, and anyone who was shopping there needs to self-monitor for Covid symptoms.

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The celebrity Kiwi chef's tasty combination beefs up a fabulous puree with some perfectly cooked short ribs that boast a little chilli kick.

Missing signs to warn of a blind corner could have prevented 34-year-old Ben Petrie's death, a coroner has found.