Thames-Coromandel mayor Sandra Goudie has denied controversy around her anti-vaccine stance is behind her decision to not stand for the role in the next local election.

Police have arrested 11 protesters who caused traffic chaos after blocking part of the Auckland Harbour Bridge today.

Some NZers are teaming up with family and friends to enter the property market. Homeowners share their experiences of co-ownership, while experts advise what to watch out for.

One of New Zealand's oldest passenger planes still in service, a Convair 580 owned by Air Chathams, has just completed its very last flight.

The Health Ministry has confirmed no cases of monkeypox have yet arrived in the country, after two cases were recorded in Australia.

A swarm of 84 small earthquakes has softly shaken Lake Taupō over the past three weeks.

Auckland's southern motorway will be closed in both directions for 14 hours overnight tonight.

Motorists may encounter snow on alpine passes as a wintry blast hits the country.

More than 150 Ukrainians have now arrived in New Zealand on a special visa aimed at supporting international humanitarian efforts.

Power has been restored to most of the 7000 homes in Wairarapa that were without electricity earlier today after a magpie flew into a transformer.

A new report suggests that medical students are sometimes encouraged to breach informed consent guidelines by their supervisors.

There have been six further deaths and another 6635 community cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today.

The worst-hit area in Levin has been mapped out and designated under the Building Act in a bid to make the tornado recovery more efficient.

An update on the feasibility of a $4 billion pumped hydro storage in Central Otago is expected next month.

Three wards at Southland Hospital continue to remain closed to visitors following a Covid-19 outbreak.

Officials say they have not been advised of any other public hospitals that need action soon to fix earthquake weaknesses.

Today is tax freedom day, but it has come 10 days later than last year.

Schools find out in September how much money they gain or lose when the decile system is replaced next year.