Residents, scientists and environmentalists welcomed the National Adaptation Plan. But new spending was conspicuously absent.

Auckland's beloved landmark is as tall as 37 buses laid end to end, contains 15,000 cubic metres of concrete and weighs as much as 6000 elephants.

In the space of 20 days, there were 5 major weather events and nearly 50 locations saw record or near-record rainfall.

Two unelected members appointed by Ngāi Tahu will join the 14 elected representatives on Environment Canterbury and will take their seats following this year's election.

New Zealand and other countries recognise that China thinks it has sovereignty over Taiwan. It doesn't mean we agree.

Court hears of “mutual antagonism” between residents before Jonathan Bradley reversed his car into his neighbour's and then racially abused her.

The Australian tourist was injured last Thursday when the footpath collasped into a sinkhole but said those who came to her aid were "wonderful".

The medicine-buying agency's chief executive and chairperson spoke to MPs for the first time since a review found it needed to substantially improve.

A Hamilton motorist was so incensed at being stuck behind a group of cyclists he deliberately drove into the path of one of them.

Medical attention was not sought for the child, who suffered serious fractures, bruises and burns which experts said were "likely intentionally inflicted".

When private insurers retreat, taxpayers may step in to cover flooded homes. Or not.

“Do you reckon the shape is right, the shape of that head?” the National Party leader wonders out loud as he assesses his new puppet.

You can say his name and that he was a teacher, but publishing where he taught could put you in jail.

ANALYSIS: The Green Party leader has been under pressure over climate, the national adaptation plan is another part of a much bigger picture.

About 500 homes were initially without water in Christchurch after a water supply pipe blew on Wednesday morning, and some could be without until 9pm.

A higher number of prisoners have gang affiliations, a history of violence or a disorder, and are causing more damage, Corrections says.

Southland has recorded its sixth teen road fatality and eight road death this year; a considerable jump from just one in 2021.

Hearing the sound of revving engines Wendy Campbell fled to her son's grave. She feared vandals would return to further desecrate Hautapu Cemetery where her son was laid to rest 48 hours earlier.

South Taranaki District Council chief executive Waid Crockett has announced he is leaving to take up a new role as chief executive of Palmerston North City Council.

Another $180,000 will go towards supporting Christchurch schools and early learning centres and help people access health and wellbeing support.