Ross Smith, a pioneer of the Australasian medical cannabis industry, sent abusive messages to former colleagues and threatened an investor with a Mongrel Mob visit.

Man assaulted after intervening in a road-rage incident.

Hiko Lynch's cousin says the 23-year-old was “humble” and “funny”, and “really kind to his family”.

Every day, residents of tornado-affected homes, visit each other and offer any help they can.

Newsroom says the "heavy hand" of Crown Law won't stop it from holding those in power to account after it was charged over a documentary about Oranga Tamariki.

Govt rules haven't led to lower prices yet - but they could be driving rents up.

Minister Willie Jackson says his party didn't intentionally withhold the contentious report from Winston Peters.

They woke up to smashed glass raining down inside their bedrooms. They're now in a motel, but don't want to leave their parents' sides.

MP Chris Penk deletes a foul-mouthed online response to NZ First leader Winston Peters' remark about "sex maniacs" in the National Party.

You'll pay an eye-watering premium to get your hands on this section, but the benefits may extend far beyond simply having a room with a view.

Kaine van Hemert was initially sentenced to 10 years' jail for murder after a judge ruled the extent of his mental health problems made a life sentence unjust.

Five of the 16 are required to self-isolate for 14 days and be tested twice, after their first tests returned negative results.

Five years after an officer shot and killed a young Māori man, untold disparities reveal the differences between what the public knows and what the evidence reveals.

The car parts are being stolen from vehicles parked in the open, on roads and even in car yards as thieves seek to cash in.

The managed isolation hotel was briefly evacuated due to a fire alarm, with returnees waiting on the street outside.

An event to remember one of the country’s most prominent Māori political leaders will take place this weekend.

Detective praises "brave victims", and seeks further information.

It was meant to be New Zealand's first crowd-funded commercial property development. But the land is now up for sale after the owners struggled to make the project work.

A researcher is concerned it took the Department of Conservation four months to report the death of one of the last Māui dolphins. Now, just 62 of the species remain.

The Manukau train line is currently blocked for Northbound services.