Fire crews are dealing with a vegetation fire near North Canterbury landmark Frog Rock.

The Ministry of Social Development has apologised after it asked a beneficiary to cover the cost of its own $560 mistake.

A letter on the back of a 73-year-old calendar prompted Col Bowman to try and find the author’s descendants, across the other side of the world.

Phillip Johansson was last seen on foot in the Meremere area in the early hours of Friday, January 15.

Border workers will be at the front of the queue and possibly will be vaccinated against Covid-19 ahead of the official roll-out in April, minister responsible for MIQ says.

Sharks have been spotted at two more sites in north Auckland, prompting fresh warnings for swimmers to avoid the water.

While it's hard to single out a clear winner, there is a strong list of contenders.

Rescue helicopter rushes to remote farm to find man dead on arrival.

The warm weather that has been enjoyed around the country throughout the week is coming to an end.

Daisy is famous for hanging out at a West Auckland hospital, but she has not been seen for days, leaving her owner and fans concerned.

Migrants who have committed years to New Zealand are calling on the Government to let them reunite with loved ones.

It's understood the men, ordered out of their car at gunpoint and forced to kneel on the road, received an apology and were allowed to go.

'I guarantee, the virus will spread to the community any day now', says businessman who has returned home from the United States.

Smoke was seen coming from Andrew Currie's superyacht as he came onto land to see the British challenger on day two of the Prada Cup.

What is the collective noun for a group of ravens?

In some countries there is real hope of vanquishing the outbreak, while in other, less-developed parts of the world, it seems a far-off dream.

Trust chairman of the country's biggest stadium says he's pleased Auckland can finally have a concert venue worthy of a leading city.

A person who died in a single-vehicle crash near Te Awamutu has now been named.

The first European to discover Australia named it New Zealand - while thinking he was in actually in Papua New Guinea.

It's been a smelly few weeks in the wider Manawatū, with unpleasant odours assaulting the senses in Palmerston North, Foxton and Woodville.