A row over visas for crew aboard a Ponant cruise line vessel could see them rerouted to Noumea.

After more than a year of tailoring and rigorous stress-testing, Muslim policewomen now have a custom-made hijab as part of their uniform.

The Prada Cup has been drawing in crowds, but more boats in the water has led to an increase in animal injuries, DOC says.

The news Tauranga would hold a referendum on proposed Māori wards came during an event that saw both sides of the debate gather.

The owner of Rupa's Cafe in Freeman's Bay said he had a sign in book instead.

A person was trapped after the two-car collision, and had to be freed by fire crews before being airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.

Tiny home regulations are on the radar this year, and the change could not come fast enough for one advocate.

Police have arrested a 34-year-old after a spate of vehicle break-ins in the Hutt Valley and Masterton.

Australia has an agreement to manufacture 50 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine and it is likely New Zealand's supply will come from there, Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins says.

A truck driver has urged motorists to be more careful when driving SH1 south of Timaru after another serious crash in the area.

New research suggests local tourists want cheaper and more unique attractions.

An event for up to 20,000 people, and another featuring Che Fu and Herbs, have been scrapped to stop any potential spread of coronavirus.

Members of the Mighty Mongrel Mob Barbarian MC are travelling to Christchurch on Friday for a national gathering.

The latest bid to probe deeper into the mine has hit a setback after pipes being used to guide police cameras were found to be too damaged.

Five helicopters, two excavators, three bulldozers and 65 firefighters were sent to battling the blaze in rural Northland which has now closed a road.

A North Canterbury community group plans to take the regional council to court after a second tyre fire in three years sent toxic black smoke into the sky.

These outages come after “a very highly critical” wastewater pipe in Wellington City broke, blocking traffic and requiring residents to avoid flushing the toilet for two days.

An infrared camera will be flown over the area on Saturday morning to check for hotspots.

Trev Ponting only has months to live and wants to see his family in New Zealand before he dies. But he doesn't meet the criteria for urgent travel.

The man was beaten and kicked on the ground as intruders stole two of his 8-week-old rottweiler puppies.