The appearance of pro-Russian war symbols on vehicles has angered New Zealand's Ukrainian community, with one describing it as 'deeply traumatising'.

A 20-year-old man who killed a man as he tried to flee police in Christchurch two-and-a-half years ago, has been caught driving while disqualified.

Lindsay McNicol last underwent a competency review in 1996. He said he thought someone would get back to him if he needed another one. The judge was not buying it.

Government guidance says staff fired due to employer vaccination requirements have no right to get their jobs back when mandate rules change.

If the Supreme Court rejects the council's appeal, millions of dollars will have to be paid back to accommodation providers.

Greens continue to push case for breaking up Countdown and Foodstuffs after David Clark hints that won't happen soon.

"What gives you the right to steal from children? Please return our bell."

Federated Farmers and DairyNZ hit back at protest group who called them out as "failing establishment bodies" after turning down a chance to talk to the PM.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says opening Transmission Gully is “huge” and will benefit the whole country, not just local communities. Commuters get to drive on it on Thursday.

Dr Bernard Conlon's lawyer said Medsafe tried "an unconscionable overreach" but Medsafe says the Murupara GP can't "take a punt" on medications ordered overseas.

It will soon be easier to jet off to some - but not all - of your favourite pre-pandemic destinations.

Sue Bradford's family hope a memorial fund set up in her name will help others who suffer from the illness she had to manage for most of her life.

The Greens' acting Covid response spokesperson, Dr Elizabeth Kerekere, will not be charged after she took a flight to Wellington while a close contact of a confirmed case.

Thirteen-year-old Aria Bridger was last seen on March 24, and anyone who sees her should call 111 immediately, police say.

A soldier facing court martial on multiple espionage charges is seeking intelligence provided to the prosecution by New Zealand's spy agency.

The MIQ process was costly and stressful, but Olivia Bond is grateful she made it back to New Zealand from London to be by her mum's side when she died.

Hundreds of vehicles cruised into Hamilton at the weekend but a number of drivers went home without their wheels.

No matter if you have it toasted, as a sandwich, or just on its own, pre-sliced, pre-packaged bread has been a staple since it was introduced to New Zealand in the 1950s.

Hour-long queues were the unexpected talking point as Cantabrians turned out in full force to support their local foodies at a food truck collection in Mt. Pleasant.