The father of a 14-year-old boy charged with assault, aggravated robbery, theft and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle said it was a "devastating" time for the family.

Police want to know more about a second vehicle's suspected involvement in Craig McKelvie's homicide case.

Abuse in care survivor Scott Carr’s reaction was instant when he read National leader Christopher Luxon’s promise to bring back military-style boot camps.

Ministry confirms “very experienced” interviewer legit, but the wheels of his proper bag are broken, so they're working on a “more professional-looking alternative”.

Daily smoking is at an all-time low, but people reporting high levels of psychological distress are up this year, a snapshot of Kiwi health shows.

Bailey Messervy has been charged with stabbing a man who was out walking his dog near Christchurch's Bexley Reserve.

The 59-year-old allegedly smuggled tobacco from Tonga, believed to total $1.8 million in avoided taxes.

A “reflective and remorseful” Megan Ann Leary has avoided being struck off after allegedly pulling the arm of a 4-year-old who was acting out.

Mayor says government funding will unlock 50ha of land near Waipukurau's town centre

“I like your feet. I really like your feet,” a man told a woman. Then he dropped to his knees and grabbed her shoes.

The strike have been mostly around northern Wairarapa and southern Hawke’s Bay as well as out to sea.

We've had the Clean Car Discount for a year or so now, so what's the deal with the new Clean Car Standard? Here’s how it might affect you.

Appointments to the Tūpuna Maunga Authority ignited a lengthy, and sometimes prickly, debate among Auckland's councillors.

The sunken Sealion was unceremoniously dragged across the harbour, “bringing a rather colourful chapter to an end”.

Residents’ associations across Christchurch are concerned they are being excluded from a Government investigation into the council’s refusal to approve new housing density rules.

ANALYSIS: National will probably get a polling bump from its "military academies", not because it's a good idea, but because it affects to take crime seriously.

Bunnings staffer confident her workwear intel means she's got the best boots for the job.

The film, inspired by the director's youth playing in post-punk bands, stars musician Benee, Australian movie star Ed Oxenbould and Lord of the Rings actor Marton Csokas.

A Government cash injection is expected to fast-track development in a part of the city long earmarked for housing.

ANALYSIS: Every few months, Housing Minister Megan Woods has been announcing multi-million dollar projects. Here's why.