After a week-long search, police have found a body, believed to be missing swimmer Kapuaiwaho Waretini.

Armed police, dogs and the Eagle helicopter all swarmed Mt Roskill after gunshots were heard about 4am.

Jacinda Ardern says she may visit the politically fraught Te Tii Marae if invited, after Waitangi celebrations which drew little controversy.

Air NZ isn't taking the mask requirement seriously by offering food and drink on domestic flights, says Auckland University microbiologist.

On Tuesday, Finance Minister Grant Robertson will reveal the size of the budget

Te Āti Awa received very little compensation when the Crown confiscated land belonging to mana whenua in Lower Hutt. Now properties in the area sell for more than $700,000.

Apanui School lost its biggest classroom block after an early morning fire.

Animal rights group SAFE is appealing to dog lovers to buy mixed breeds from shelters after an apparent spike in pedigree dogs being stolen.

A driver was trapped inside a truck and trailer unit after it overturned on State Highway 3A between New Plymouth and Inglewood.

They have money in their pockets and are Covid-free. But hundreds of Americans cannot holiday in New Zealand on their way home from Antarctica.

Partnerships and environmental change took centre stage at Ngāi Tahu Waitangi Day commemorations in Bluff.

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shares Waitangi Day message from new US President.

Warning comes as fourth hotel guest tests positive for Covid-19 after leaving the hotel.

A child injured along with three others in a two-car crash in Atawhai remains in hospital.

People are believed to have jumped to safety after their boat caught fire near Quail Island.

The day was marked with red skies, prayers, speeches and a huge pile of bacon.

People have been advised not to swim at Muriwai, and Surf Lifesavers and the Coastguard have halted patrols.

Firefighters had the flames under control, but then found the fire hydrant they had used in the road outside was refusing to turn off.

The person, who tested positive after leaving managed isolation, had been on the same floor of the Pullman Hotel as other confirmed cases.