Police say two people were seriously injured after the crash on Oruarangi Rd, which occured around 6.30pm.

OPINION: More bad poll numbers are making MPs nervous about losing their seats.

Cramped and poorly ventilated apartments wouldn't be suitable for isolating at home, and more guidelines are sorely needed, expert says.

The police minister was told the intelligence centre made up of 12 government agencies hasn't fulfilled its potential. It's now undergoing a rebrand.

A 24-year-old man appeared in Dunedin District Court charged with attempted murder following a Karitane shooting, and was held in custody.

Church leaders warn that having soldiers in classrooms in West Papua is proving traumatic for children.

A new mental health segment led by Pacific organisations has launched online and on air this week to address mental health concerns in the Pasifika community.

Prospective RSE workers scammed in Samoa; Vaccination for workers not yet mandatory, says Vanuatu union; NZ Pacific Music Awards moves online, and more.

Aaron Mauger has been confirmed as Moana Pasifika's inaugural head coach.

Tongans go to the polls on November 18 with less candidates than the previous two elections.

Sixty-six patients at Middlemore Hospital have been potentially exposed to Covid-19 after two patients with the virus presented last night.

There was a significant drop of community cases, more subclusters form in Auckland, and migrant workers will be able to apply for fast-track residency.

Psychologists say there's emerging evidence of long-term and in some cases 'severe' effects from time spent in MIQ.

The missing King Country family that were found safe and well today had been living in a tent in dense bush, police have revealed this afternoon. Watch this afternoon's update from police here.

Analysis - Even after experiencing some of the highest-priced US property markets, I was taken aback by house conditions and prices in New Zealand, writes [Timothy Welch].

Police say two people were seriously injured after the crash on Oruarangi Rd, which occured around 6.30pm.

Police say emergency services were notified at about 4:40pm that a boat with four people on board had overturned at Manukau Heads, near the bar.

Vaxathon sets some records for the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. Here are the successes, regional reviews and how the day has gone compared to other Saturdays.

A man was assaulted and his courtesy van stolen by three males on Saturday morning.

Lions end Turbos' winning run with bonus-point victory, but it was a game which was hardly a great advert for rugby.