An energy watchdog says Todd Energy's plans to drill new onshore gas wells in Tikorangi, north of New Plymouth, makes a mockery of the government's declaration of a climate emergency.

Wellington authorities are urging people to check before they swim and to keep dogs on leads following toxic algae blooms in fresh waterways around the region.

A woman has died at Waihi Beach in a possible shark attack today.

Police are wanting to hear from witnesses to an incident where gunshots were fired at officers in Manawatū and Horowhenua this week.

Five people have been injured after a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1 in Hamilton.

There are four new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation to report in New Zealand in the last two days, and two more cases have been linked to the UK variant.

Three climbers have been rescued after falling onto rocks near Stewart's Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.

Labour unions are calling on the government to give residency to long-term migrant workers who now call New Zealand home.

Police are appealing for information following an aggravated robbery at a Bay of Plenty dairy.

The Department of Conservation is considering restricting the number of people who can enter popular national parks at peak times.

Managed isolation and quarantine facilities are expected to have no spare rooms in the next two weeks.

This holiday season people are being called to give a potentially lifesaving gift - blood, as fewer donors typically roll up their sleeves during December and January.

The Islamic Women's Council is relieved families of mosque attack victims will get more information from New Zealand's chief coroner.

Fire and Emergency says the fire is contained at the vacant building.

Opponents of the Mt Messenger bypass on State Highway 3 have accused Land Information New Zealand of unlawfully authorising a survey of the road's proposed new route.

A New Zealand resident stranded in Scotland believes the introduction of a pre-departure Covid-testing regime will simply mean more delays.

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New Zealand politicians and world leaders have been reacting the violence erupting in Washington after pro-Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building.