Dame Cindy Kiro spoke with the Queen on a video chat before being officially sworn into the role as Governor-General on Friday.

Clarke Gayford meets Rob and Jeff who live in a tiny house, but look what they find for a mere $50k.

A person on Auckland's Waiheke Island has tested positive for the virus, according to the chairwoman of the local board.

REVIEW: This is the perfect evening’s entertainment for those struggling with the seemingly interminable wait for Stranger Things' fourth season.

Despite ongoing legal action against the $280 million Mt Messenger Bypass project, construction is still pegged to begin in September 2022, Waka Kotahi has said.

REVIEW: While some dialogue might feel less than organic and the drama a touch forced, this delivers a warm, sometimes witty and heartfelt scenario

With a kidney condition and two rejected transplants making regular dialysis a life-saving necessity, Claire Christie doesn't want to have to worry about Covid-19 too.

Locations span takeaways, bakeries, gas stations, supermarkets and more as the ministry's list of potential exposure events grows to 461.

The Hutt City Council has released the proposed Naenae pool reconstruction plans as it seeks feedback from the community.

In little more than three days, $122,000 has been raised for a mobile vax clinic to service the remote East Cape community.

The once proud building in the heart of Palmerston North has become notorious for its smashed windows, graffiti and antisocial behaviour.

A Southland District councillor has accused his own council of being “heavy-handed” for insisting a businessman take down large signs on his property.

ANALYSIS: The Government has declared war on "NIMBYs" - and National is joining them.

Some health workers are calling for Covid-19 vaccinations to be rolled out in schools, but caution is advised to ensure whānau do not feel it being “imposed” on them.

Unwanted by the national side, power hitter clouts seven sixes and raises her first century in style across the Tasman.

Rainbow communities have been invisible in the census since its inception in 1851, however in 2023 they will be quantified for the first time.

The sharemarket bounced back from Monday's weakness following higher inflation data.

One theatre is looking at using health and safety laws to introduce a vaccine mandate for everyone from ushers to actors.

A health warning has been issued for Waituna Lagoon after low levels of toxic algae were found in Environment Southland’s latest monitoring.

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