Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta announces changes that will stop voter polls to throw out Māori council wards.

"I am already dead," dying man yelled as he fled second attacker.

Single mum with "heart of gold" faces months of recovery after being run down at a pedestrian crossing in Lower Hutt, with the driver fleeing the scene.

Amberley's tyre fire has left what is expected to be a huge environmental mess as work begins to track the toxic smoke.

Bars in Dunedin are clubbing together to keep unwelcome patrons from their doors.

Police were notified of a sudden death about 2.20pm on Monday.

No new returnees will be allowed back in the Pullman's managed isolation facility before CCTV is upgraded.

A South Canterbury woman was about to leave for work when a man wielding a knife emerged from the bushes, got into her car, and demanded she drive.

Pita Wilson was allegedly the target of a police manhunt that ended at a Christchurch motel with the discovery of loaded shotgun and suspected meth lab.

NZ wine companies or Australian private equity funds are reportedly interested.

Principals are hoping for a smooth run in 2021 with students back to school from Tuesday, but say they have plans in place if there is another lockdown.

National's leader suspects climate action won't be as pain-free as a major new report suggests.

One of New Zealand's foremost artists, Bill Hammond, is remembered for his generosity after his death on Saturday.

A year ago Allan Stark was languishing on a health board waiting list for hip surgery to alleviate his severe pain. He wouldn't wish it on his worst enemy.

Vaccine hesitancy is the next big issue facing the nation, says former Prime Minister Helen Clark

Sanford risks forfeiting a ship worth $20 million after it was found trawling in a protected fishing area off the coast of Stewart Island.

A cruise ship turned away is now stuck off the coast of New Caledonia, low on fuel with a significant storm approaching and no permission to dock.

New Plymouth and South Taranaki will both have a Māori ward after the 2022 election.

Te Pūkenga - which oversees the country’s 16 polytechnics - spends millions on outside consultants and staged staff workshop at golf course

After 44 days of illuminations, events and entertainment in Pukekura Park, including 53 performances on two stages, dismantling work is under way.