Outgoing director of public health Dr Caroline McElnay says the Covid-19 response is now “moving on”, making it a good time for her to resign.

Leaders of a Christchurch red zone occupation are claiming sovereignty over Ngāi Tūāhuriri's ancestral land, a "clear attack" on the hapū's authority.

An eyewitness said the pedestrian “flew through the air” on impact.

Northern and eastern parts of the North Island look to be at most risk of possible severe weather, MetService says.

One of the alleged victims of an overnight kidnapping and hostage drama has fled a courthouse in tears after describing its lasting effects on her.

An unlikely saga over $8, endearing a restaurant to the Facebook community, now has a happy ending.

Dairy owner says he's questioning his line of work after his superette was ram raided – one of five similar incidents in Auckland in one night.

The Massey academic's heartbroken mother and father will attend a service for their 'beautiful daughter' before taking her home to Texas.

Family of the couple found dead in Tonga on Saturday have launched a Givealittle page in the hopes of raising $25,000 to bring them home.

With the last of Auckland Zoo's elephants set to leave at the end of April, preparations are underway to move the massive animal across the ditch.

Police have recovered guns and cash as part of an operation targeting the Mongel Mob and Black Power across the East Coast and Hawke's Bay.

Only water, milk and milk alternatives will be allowed under a new plan proposed by the Government.

Police believe a carer isolating at home with Covid-19 was killed, and they’ve launched a homicide inquiry.

Cloudy water in the Tararua town's water supply means locals have to take extra precautions before drinking the water.

Trig Rd in Whenuapai has reopened after it was blocked on Thursday morning by downed power lines.

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has visited drought-affected farms in Southland and says the Government will provide support in a “whole lot of ways”.

Lyttelton Harbour will be the first area in Christchurch to go through climate change planning as the city council works to tackle the effects of rising sea levels.

OPINION: This year, for the first time ever, Aotearoa will have a day which celebrates te ao Māori. Its significance is priceless.

A flu jab designed for those aged 65 and over was funded last year due to supply delays, but those who want it again this year must pay for it. They're crying foul.

OPINION: The outlook is dim for securing international court judgments to condemn Putin, or any of his subordinates or soldiers, as a war criminal.