A learner driver had consumed cannabis and alcohol before crashing her car on a rural Otago road killing her two friends – the parents of four young children.

Someone impersonating widow Katrina McLean was trying to raise $5000 at a fundraising website, leaving her feeling "sick".

The man did not know he'd won until he got his ticket checked by the same woman who sold it to him.

Daniel Wafer set a man's boat on fire after an argument with his former partner, he has been sent to prison after failing to pay reparation for the destroyed vessel.

Mary O'Neill is the 'original and continuing source of harassment' on a Napier street, Judge says.

Branden Moata'ane is in a coma-like state and facing a long recovery from a serious brain injury after being attacked by a group 10 days ago.

Eleven children were hospitalised and H2O Xtream Aquatic Centre was evacuated after the incident on Thursday.

Wellington’s traffic has eased after the crash near Mt Cecil Rd led to long queues on Thursday evening.

The impact of Covid-19 in accelerating radicalisation and fuelling conspiracy theories could be felt for years to come, spy agencies say.

A city councillor accused of shoving a protester has received a written police warning, and the mayor has laid an official Code of Conduct complaint.

Hamilton's mayor says introducing Māori wards without consulting the wider public wouldn't be right.

Fijian-Indians are facing an identity crisis in New Zealand, warn community leaders.

Elizabeth Lind spent months relearning to walk and talk after a sleeping driver ploughed into her in his car, leaving her with a severe brain injury.

What the longer-term forecast could mean for the school holidays and ski season.

Father of little boy who was repeatedly poisoned by his mother says she conned him and health professionals with her lies.

Kaumātua Alan Taumata was the first Māori to work at Government House, serving Governor-General Sir Arthur Porritt, the first NZ-born governor-general.

A Mount Hutt College student allegedly filmed another student without their permission, then humiliated them by spreading it to the wider community.

Trading on Good Friday is banned by law - but two New World supermarkets will open in Wānaka “to meet the needs of the community".

Woman dies from critical injuries after falling into the Waitematā Harbour.

Asbestos found in roads at the campsite have triggered its closure over Easter weekend.