There is an increased risk of community transmission from the UK strain of Covid-19 that is now arriving in the country, says epidemiologist Michael Baker.

It's likely another government tried to attack the Reserve Bank, a cyber security expert says.

There have been 31 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand's managed isolation facilities over the past three days.

If you've been on a road-trip this summer it's likely you've seen one of the 300 signs around the country appealing for information about two missing dogs.

The latest intake of recruits into training college has been postponed by police.

An investigation is underway after a video of a police car driving recklessly emerged on social media.

Beachgoers can rejoice as the nation's sea temperatures are running unusually warm again.

It's expected to be a busy day on the roads, as many people return home from their summer break.

Otago University researchers who published new ways to process Covid-19 tests say their work is already being used in other countries.

Pauanui Beach has reopened following up to three shark sightings this afternoon.

Aucklanders could see their water bills more than double in a decade after Watercare approved rates increases to help plug a fiscal hole punched by the pandemic and the region's long-lasting drought.

Hundreds of New Year festival goers are reporting painful and serious side effects after taking a drug they thought was MDMA.

Residents call for improved safety measures

Holidaymakers visiting the Far North are being urged to conserve water - while the district's supply is stretched.

Police are urging Dunedin residents to be wary of a telephone scammer who managed to swindle $15,000 out of a 69-year-old local woman.

A shark expert is calling on beachgoers to be more cautious following a suspected shark attack at Waihī beach.

Public facilities in Gisborne have been hit by a spate of vandalism and theft over the holiday period.

More beaches are now suitable for swimming in Auckland after dozens were deemed unsafe earlier this week.