There were almost two ramraids a day in April, but now police say the numbers are trending downwards.

You wouldn't think a $28 million natural disaster could result in opportunity, but that's the situation for a South Island community.

National says turning rubbish into fuel sounds like a great idea, while Greens says it goes against the Government's waste minimisation plans.

The man co-ordinating the hunt for the elusive Kiwi businessman says he is in Ibiza, and there are boots on the ground to serve him with legal papers.

Today, the glory of Wānaka’s autumnal colours owes much to its climate – as the magnificent garden reveals.

Two pedestrians have been killed in a crash involving them and a motorcycle in Bay of Plenty overnight.

A woman who stopped to help direct traffic in New Plymouth’s mystery molasses spillage has described the “literal chaos” that took place.

Wairoa might lack a dentist and full banking services, but it's got a snazzy new grocery store. Locals worry that won't mean cheaper prices.

One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries, and at one point southbound traffic was backed up nearly 3 kilometres.

A Wellington teenager was left stranded in Auckland, alone, with just an $8 food voucher after her Jetstar flight from Queenstown was diverted on Thursday.

Jason Doctor was asleep in his Auckland home when he heard his brother screaming on Friday night: “I'm hoping he's going to be alright because he's got three kids."

Missy Terpstra had eight surgeries in two years to beat the cancer, now the mother-of-four is battling a rare type of lymphoma.

An invoice shows the bill for managed isolation was paid in March 2022, but Matt Nixon was being chased as recently as a week ago.

A coroner has criticised the support a man with a history of serious mental health problems and alcohol abuse received before he was shot dead by police in Thames in 2015

Murray Double went out to check on his boat after rough weather. His body was later found.

An idiot's guide to local election campaigning. Because every now and then, idiots do campaign.

A judge says a fake website, purporting to belong to Auckland lawyer, must be taken down so people aren't scammed.

OPINION: Starting off a civil war in the party and getting rid of Shaw as leader would most likely just squander that position, writes Luke Malpass.

Greens members to reopen nominations for second leadership spot, after surprise result at annual meeting.

Police are making enquiries to establish the cause of the crash, which has closed the road to Tutukaka Coast.