A police officer is in a serious condition after being struck by a vehicle while trying to deploy road spikes.

Black Caps set Pakistan 153 to win the T20 World Cup semifinal.

Democrat John Fetterman flipped a Republican-held seat while recovering from a stroke during the campaign, as Republicans eye control of the House.

REVIEW: Inspired by a real-life scandal, this solid sequel might lack a little of the original's zing, but still offers plenty of action and laughs.

Lisa Finnemore described her son as sweet, gentle-natured and kind and said she knew this from the moment she held him in her arms.

Former and current politicians - including Dame Jenny Shipley and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - celebrated the landmark for gender parity at Parliament.

There are no fan zones for people to watch the Black Ferns take on England in the Women Rugby World Cup. Here's what the country has to say about it.

From rooftop bars to underground haunts and hidden gems in-between, New Zealand has plenty of incredible spots hiding in our cities and towns.

Four fire trucks were sent to a commercial premises in Woolston after reports of an incident involving a hazardous substance.

One of the oldest clubs in the country has succumbed to its debt and about 50 people will lose their jobs.

A developer and KiwiRail are in a legal battle over a decision to put a train station not in Drury town centre, but 450m away across the road.

More than 850 submissions have already been made – making the project the council’s second most popular consultation of the year.

Police were called to Parua Bay in Whangārei Heads shortly before 10am on Wednesday.

The National Party is the lone opponent to the Government’s creation of an independent defence force watchdog, recommended by an inquiry into civilian deaths in Afghanistan.

REVIEW: Despite great turns from Imelda Staunton and Elizabeth Debecki, Peter Morgan's script is just too portentous, pretentious and metaphor-straining.

Former Black Fern Natasha Wong hopes the public support the Black Ferns are receiving in the lead up to the final will see fan zones set up for the next World Cup.

CCTV footage captured by a frustrated business owner shows boy racers blocking a police car in a cul-de-sac.

A two-bedroom, 60m² home - that's what a Timaru man hopes to build in 60 hours, all in the name of charity.

Staying here is like watching an art movie you're not sure you really 'got', then realising you're still replaying it in your mind months later.

Column: Property owners have the right to plant whatever they want on their land, but small things can bring big problems so planning ahead is key.