Explainer - Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr says it's the price New Zealanders will have to pay to get inflation under control - but what exactly is a recession and what could it mean for you?

Advocates are calling for financial abuse to be made a stand-alone offence, saying it is hidden in current legislation.

The mayor of Auckland wants the government to rethink how it handles retail crimes following the violent death of a dairy worker.

Police have released new information in their search for 22-year-old Breanna Muriwai who went missing at Te Horo Beach in August.

Two US police deputies involved in the killing of a New Zealander who had called police for help have lost their jobs.

The agency will need to help all injured people - not just those who make a claim - under new legislation to be introduced to Parliament on Friday.

The dairy worker who was fatally stabbed last night had an altercation with the offender as he was putting part of a cash register in a wheelie bin.

The nearly $1 billion price tag and detailed plans for a Whangārei hospital redevelopment announced today brought relief to Northland health leadership.

If you love a cuppa you'll be glad to hear that new research has found that having a cup of tea could help you have better health later in life.

Emergency services were called about 6.50pm and a search was conducted, but the person was not recovered, police said in a statement.

RNZ has 23 nominees across 25 categories at this year's NZ Podcast Awards.

Trade Me property data shows rental prices have returned to a record high.

Roading crews are confident the major route between Nelson and Blenheim will be reopened before Christmas and the "busy summer season".

A psychology professor has told Coroner's Court in Christchurch she believes Nicole Tuxford's murder could have been prevented.

Relatives planning a Christmas trip to New Zealand to visit loved ones are having to call off their plans after hold-ups to visas.

The owner of a liquor store in Island Bay has been begging Wellington City Council to put bollards outside his shop after it was struck by ram raiders. Yesterday, it was hit again

An interpreter who fabricated refugee claims gave migrant workers false hope about having a future in New Zealand, according to immigration's investigation team.

Car companies have told NZ Police to hold off on buying more petrol and diesel utes, as they try to reduce sales of high-emitting vehicles.