After lengthy debate and some rehashing of old arguments, the council agreed to progress the refurbishment to the detailed planning stages.

Motorbike rider Robert Maddison was potentially just hours from death after spending more than 24 hours injured on a dirt road when he was found by three teenagers.

Mining experts have come up with a plan to gather vital evidence at Pike River, but the Government has already ruled out spending more money.

The coders created an online archive of articles that were censored from the Chinese internet, alongside a forum for anonymous discussion.

The blows cause her head to split open and bleed profusely.

Old Wairoa Rd in Auckland's Papakura is closed while a crash examination takes place, police say.

To celebrate her 27th birthday, John Mayer posted a photo of Cazzie David and added a sweet message about how much he cares for the author. Keep scrolling to see his post.

Canterbury University professor Bronwyn Hayward says the council's current climate strategy is “a quick throw-together of bullet points”.

A neat finish by Ruby Hales and a fortuitous effort from Aimee Wisnewski rounded off the scoring for a 5-2 victory for the home side.

Ashley Bloomfield has apologised to Andrew Little after his ministry misled him on an edited mental health report.

Ashley Tisdale kicked off Mother's Day with a heartwarming message to her and Christopher French's daughter. The proud mom also shared images of her little one for the first time ever.

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An Invercargill city councillor has spoken out against a proposal to establish a Māori ward in Invercargill, saying “everyone should stand on their own two feet”.

Closures remain as a serious crash investigation takes place in Papakura.

Rob Lowe took to Instagram on May 10 to mark a major milestone: "Today I have 31 years drug and alcohol free."

In a move that is sure to get the backs of Warriors supporters up, the teenage sensation will again start from the bench.

Several gunshots were heard fired at a house in Bishopdale on Monday.

This year, Mother’s Day was a pretty big deal for new mom Lala Kent.

A deadly explosion in the Solomon Islands capital has caused fear and confusion about the ongoing threat posed by hidden munitions left over from WWII.