An officer swam out to save the boy, who was found about 30m from the shore in Pakuranga.

Striking new images of Christchurch’s planned stadium have been praised, with excitement being heaped on how close spectators will get to the action.

National leader Christopher Luxon says Auckland’s hospitality sector was ready for the green traffic light, after 107 days of lockdown.

Milk production hit a new high last season, despite the national herd continuing to shrink.

Police are at the Tītahi Bay property where the man was found unconscious on Thursday. His death is being treated as unexplained.

John Francis Williams presented himself as the vendor of animals he didn’t own, sold stock which did not exist, and created a fictitious entity.

The Mau Whenua occupation has lowered its alert status to ārani (amber), and is in talks with Wellington City Council.

The hearing had originally been scheduled to take place on December 14, but was postponed to allow families more time to prepare submissions.

Fonterra has lifted its milk payment to farmers for this season to the highest level since it was founded 20 years ago, which it expects will contribute more than $13.2 billion to the economy.

Former deputy prime minister Winston Peters has failed to get the highest court in the land to hear an appeal over the leaking of a superannuation overpayment he received.

People with disabilities struggle to find work, or firms willing to employ them. Workbridge's new tool aims to help them find the right job.

There are two new Covid-19 cases in the Wairoa District, Hawke’s Bay.

The winning entry was a "power-packed story of dread and sadness", the judge said.

An outpouring of tributes has been made for a “passionate” hot rod and drag racing enthusiast killed in an incident on an Otago farm.

Bars and restaurants in Ponsonby and Viaduct are handling vaccine passes with ease on "Freedom Day" - Auckland's first under the "red" traffic light.

Quick, easy and the best for public safety. Capital cafes, retailers and their customers appear happy with the new Covid-19 vaccine pass system.

One person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital following the serious two-vehicle crash.

An Invercargill business owner says it’s “gutting” to lose unvaccinated customers but she’s grateful the regulations will keep her shops open in the long-term.

Canterbury has achieved a vaccination milestone, but experts say the region should not become complacent about the risk posed by Covid-19.

A person tried to set the stand and main building alight about 2am on Tuesday.