A serious crash closed a section of State Highway 1 between Wellsford and Warkworth, causing delays for Aucklanders leaving city.

A 59-year-old man named only as Gordon has been found after he went missing from a Christchurch address on Christmas Day.

Family 'devastated' after greenstone taken from Blair Vining's grave.

Judge finds Aaron Gilmore's claim against former landlord "wholly unmeritorious".

The man has lived in Australia since he was 4 and has no family or other ties here, but is being deported over fears he will reoffend.

After receiving the gift of having a Christmas baby themselves, a Taranaki family chose to surprise their loved ones by showing up to their festive brunch with their newborn.

The person was rescued after falling on Rapaki Rock, which claimed the life of another climber two years ago.

Police have released the name of the person killed in a crash just south of Taupō that also injured five other people.

On a day when three people died in water-related incidents, a kite surfer in Raglan was in the right place to avoid a fourth.

The 38-year-old man is due to appear in Manukau District Court today.

As Kiwis head to the lakes this summer hoping for crystal-clear, healthy water, experts reveal how water quality can be turned around in all our lakes.

One person has been treated and transported to North Shore Hospital in a serious condition, according to St John Ambulance.

An 18-year-old remains missing after jumping into North Canterbury's Waimakariri River three days before Christmas.

Hira John Wharepapa is likely to appear in court in coming days.

Phil Worthington was located on Monday afternoon

A lickable TV screen that mimics the taste of food you're watching and a boost to the population of one of the world’s most endangered birds are some happy things to read about today.

A community centre in Phillipstown is moving to a month-by-month lease as the Government mulls over its future.

Robyn Schrafft is desperate to find her missing cat, Princess Titiara, who has been close by her side in the final stages of her life.

Some residents of a New Plymouth resthome hospital may be forced to find somewhere else to live, because of a shortage of nurses.

Indian people in New Zealand are upset the country is regarded as a risk, saying the move will increase their chances of getting the virus.