Armed police surrounded the bank on Thursday afternoon, before hostages emerged and a man was taken into custody.

A person fishing spotted the body in the water near Hobsonville about 8pm on Wednesday night.

The search for a 10-year-old boy who went missing in Manukau Harbour on Sunday continues, with Thursday's operations taking place predominantly from the air.

There will be a greater chance of catching a would-be terrorist as sweeping arms control changes take effect in the coming months, Police Minister Chris Hipkins says.

A young Danish family is being forced out of New Zealand, despite their children having been born here, because a workplace injury and low pay mean they do not qualify for permanent residency.

The Labour Government voted against Rawiri Waititi’s bill because it introduced its own bill to make it easier to switch rolls.

A report on the Christchurch City Council's handling of an illegal occupation will remain secret until at least December 6.

A large weather system could cause slips and flooding in the top of the North Island over the next couple of days, MetService warns.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sat down with Stuff on Thursday to reiterate policy wins, back her candidate and give some sartorial advice for fieldays punters.

Ian Dallison allegedly tried to kill a creditor on the day he was declared bankrupt. He is solvent again after paying the debt – and will sell his upmarket Merivale house next.

The infant milk formula producer is converting its nutrient formula plant to full electrification, which will reduce carbon emissions by approximately 22,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent a year.

The academics who designed it say it will add to a growing movement and recognition of the importance and power of indigenous storytelling using all kinds of media.

Brutal crimes that captured worldwide attention the inspiration for new novel.

Treasury is closely monitoring whether the sector is charging more for home insurance after the state stepped up how much it will cover in the event of a disaster.

West Auckland police hope to identify a man in a red hat, who they think can help them with their investigation into an assault in October.

Briarna Sloss has been stood down after allegedly stealing money handed in by the public at a police station.

You don't need to attend Sunday services or read music, but 15 minutes of cord pulling – and walking up two flights of stairs – requires some fitness.

Tait Electronics, Kordia and a Spark and Vodafone joint venture pick up contracts on long-discussed government project.

After two days of negotiations, Fenz and the union have agreed in principle on the substantial issues

Only once the city has a functioning public transport network should congestion charging be considered, says mayor Wayne Brown.