A jury has found three Taranaki police officers not guilty of the manslaughter of a man who died in custody.

More than 150 people are being evacuated from Palmerston North airport, after threats made this afternoon.

Tougher restrictions on the advertising and marketing of alcohol are needed in Auckland to reduce the harm caused by the liquor industry, public health officials say.

Hinerangi Puru will journey in the footsteps of her iconic mother Dame Whina Cooper next week in a hīkoi fighting new Significant Natural Area "land grabs".

Police have seized 64 firearms in Northland in three months as part of a nationwide operation to prevent criminals accessing guns.

The Ashburton bridge re-opened to all vehicles today, after being damaged by debris from surging water in the Canterbury floods.

An exhausted but well prepared kayaker crossing the Cook Strait triggered a distress beacon before his strength failed him.

Police officers investigating a military style semi-automatic weapon and the sale of methamphetamine have made two arrests in Auckland.

New Zealand's quarantine-free travel bubble pause with Victoria will be extended for a further six days.

A coroner is encouraging the upgrade of an uneven Wanaka road be prioritised following a fatal crash in 2016.

Homeowners who do not live in their house for a significant period may be caught by new tax rules aimed at property investors, according to the national accountant's body.

Five surgeries started at Dunedin Hospital before medical staff realised their instruments were not properly sterilised and the patients involved were not informed of the breach.

Most of the defendants accused of health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the deadly Whakaari eruption are not yet in a position to enter pleas, a court has been told.

Nineteen people have been appointed to an independent group to advise a research project investigating bias towards Māori within the New Zealand Police force.

Dog owners are urged to keep their animals under control after the death of a monitored kiwi bird in Kaweka Forest Park in Hawke's Bay.

Waikato Police are appealing for anyone with concerns over potential offending by jailed child sex offender Jared Lammas to come forward.

The Harmful Digital Communications Act (HDCA) needs improvements to help victims make their case, a lawyer says.

MFAT approved the export of weapons systems to the United Arab Emirates despite officials warning they could be used in Yemen.