A grieving family who were told by health authorities they had to isolate in a small cabin, has been told they can return home after a U-turn by authorities.

A judge became emotional as she spoke of a parents' decision to turn off their seriously injured son's life support.

Emergency services are working to free a person trapped when a truck and trailer overturned on the Lewis Pass.

Sarah Clear​ just wanted to buy face masks for $18, but was mistakenly charged more than $4000 for a list of products she did not want.

The organisation says easing supply shortages, higher interest rates, and more restrictive policies could create 'a large fall'.

Residents urged to prepare for potential evacuation and plan for the worst as weather forecasters warn heavy rains could bring treacherous conditions.

For the first time in its history, the Catholic Church has released figures suggesting the scale of abuse committed by its priests and other religious officials.

An Invercargill teenager shot twice in the leg on Monday has had 20 hours of surgery, her grandmother says.

Wary customers and the uncertainty of Omicron will force many business owners to make "incredibly difficult decisions" in the next few weeks, owner Pete Perrim says.

St John’s latest 2021 ambulance data shows a “concerning” 30 per cent increase in mental health-related incidents.

A Waikato council has employed the canine silhouettes - Operation Coyote - to deter a flock of geese that has spelled trouble for a nearby football field.

New data from State Insurance highlights which areas in New Zealand recorded the most collisions over a 12-month period.

The Pacific island nation, recovering from a recent volcanic eruption and tsunami, will move into lockdown.

Two people died following a multi-car crash at Eureka on Tuesday afternoon, and another died after a car and truck car crashed in Waitoa.

A person is in hospital in a critical condition, following a water-related event, thought to be in an Oriental Parade building.

The building, once part-occupied by the Chinese-funded Confucius Institute, is being treated as suspicious.

There are grave concerns for 52-year-old Antony Farrell's safety, who was last seen in Masterton in the early hours of Monday morning.

Be prepared for a locked down 10-day stay at your destination if you decide to travel around the motu as Omicron begins to spread.

A catastrophic fire that led to a toxic spill is now affecting wildlife in neighbouring rivers with one wildlife hospital inundated with ducks covered in oil.

The New Zealand journalist says she will keep challenging the Government on its border policy.