National Party leader says staff knew about new MP's school bullying past but they did not tell him. He is now "fixated on getting to the bottom of these serious allegations".

Government called on not to be swayed by fishing industry proposals to restrict – but not completely ban – bottom trawling on undersea mountains.

The architect transformed the face of New Zealand, designing many iconic buildings including the Christchurch Town Hall.

A race meeting came to a standstill as colleagues remembered a jockey known for his huge smile and who "badgered and badgered" the man who became his manager.

Marcus Lush will take on Sir Tim Shadbolt and at least seven other candidates in the race for the Invercargill mayoralty role.

After Jami-Lee Ross missed out on a role, he turned on the National leader, court hears, accusing him of mishandling a $100,000 donation.

The operation across Hawke's Bay and Taupō is ongoing, and police have not ruled out further arrests.

A man who barricaded himself in a house overnight in a stand-off with police now faces a raft of charges.

The woman who died in a crash near Ōamaru was a bride-to-be and a “vivacious and proud mum” to eight children.

To the left, to the left: Christchurch woman tackles left-handness by opening her own shop.

The seven-day rolling average of community case numbers is 4938. Last Wednesday it was 6355.

Wayne Pooley, 51, from Auckland, was climbing as part of a group, police say.

City planners have no vision for what the Ngamotu Beach waterfront could be, said a lawyer representing developers.

A bill, which has cross-party support, seeks to increase the amount of time a person can take before seeking legal address after being sexually harassed.

More than 30 per cent of soldiers have been unhappy with their wages, according to a survey, and nearly as many were actively considering quitting.

The Environment Court is likely to reserve its decision about whether a former New Plymouth mayor can forge ahead with his family's rooftop apartment plan.

Tourism Minister's vision is for New Zealand to be in the top three aspirational destinations for the “world’s most discerning travellers".

A woman became fearful for her safety during an initially consensual sexual encounter that left her with injuries and long-term trauma, court hears.

Police are increasing their presence in the city centre after an attack on retailers at a Palmerston North mall.

The group attempted to steal alcohol from the store and assaulted a staff member – who tried to intervene – before exiting the store.