Police found a woman dead at a Cambridge home about 1.20am and started hunting for a person in the Te Aroha area, warning locals not to pick up hitchhikers.

The agreement with Malaysia promises greater co-operation on issues including counter-terrorism and emissions reductions.

In texts read to a High Court trial, Jami-Lee Ross says Simon Bridges promised him roles but they were taken away. "Slimy," his assistant says.

After 16 years in prison, Hoki Matete is still deemed too dangerous to release after threatening staff over perceived disrespect.

Kiwis should keep their coats and umbrellas handy as the wintery blast will continue for the next few days.

The PM says it's up to Christopher Luxon to judge the suitability for Parliament of National's newest MP, after details of a violent boarding school attack emerge.

David Strong has announced that he has stepped down from the role after his involvement in a publicly-funded television project prompted a conflict of interest review.

A woman with diabetes was admitted to a rest home at 1pm, but was never given the insulin she needed. She died the next morning.

A four-year dispute between brothers was a big factor in a Levin man’s 24-hour standoff with armed police.

A Christchurch contractor was working away on a piece of concrete, when a big chunk broke off, revealing the miraculous find.

There are 4006 new reported community cases of Covid-19, the Ministry of Health says. Meanwhile, 16 people are in ICU and 654 hospitalisations.

Two men, aged 25 and 26, and a 16-year-old boy, will appear in the New Plymouth District Court on Tuesday charged with the August 3 murder of Rei Marshall.

A carer who was fired over her colleague’s TikTok has been awarded almost $17,000 by the Employment Relations Authority.

Carla Moore and Katy Quest have so many ideas of how to help parents, they could talk about it for days.

"At no point in time did I feel threatened," says Peeni Henare, who was sitting beside a Japanese military member who was stabbed.

Top officials have raised concerns about accountability problems in the plan, with the Opposition calling it “scathing”.

Polytech retention rates 'highlight a longstanding issue', says Education Minister.

Waiata Anthems is poised to release 20 new waiata next month paying homage to those who paved the way for reo Māori revitalisation 50 years ago.

With more people back in town, "thuggery" is decreasing, but the return of cruise ships this week will be "a real litmus test for the city’s safety".

The newest member of parliament didn’t apologise to his victim until 22 years later - just before he announced his political intentions.