The Commerce Commission says it has reached a settlement with two major freight forwarders who have allegedly been engaged in cartel behaviour, and price-fixing

Three flights have been diverted and one has been cancelled as gusts up to 133kmh batter the capital.

The person was found by a member of the public who immediately started CPR before more help arrived.

Surrounded by family, friends and cards from dignitaries, Smith sipped a glass of white wine as she celebrated her milestone birthday.

The ducklings were trapped in a storm drain until firefighters arrived to save them.

Michael John Biggins was found seriously injured in a Northland field before he died in September.

Two siblings can challenge the sale of their family home to a developer when it appeared lack of money might prevent them pursuing a claim against their father.

Hira John Wharepapa has outstanding warrants for his arrest and was last known to be in the area of Kaiti, Gisborne.

Thomas Phillips and his three children have gone camping again - three months ago they were not seen for 18 days, sparking a massive search.

Joe Bradley, 27, was last seen in Heathcote Valley on Saturday, and police are appealing for any information on his whereabouts.

December 25 expected to be much warmer and sunnier than initially forecast, meaning the traditional barbecue can go ahead.

The person has tested negative for Covid twice, but it is important they complete their isolation, officials say.

The man was believed to be working in the vicinity of Jones Deviation, a rural road in Pāuatahanui.

Promising national junior representative Jake McKinlay, 20, was killed on Monday morning.

In September, Youthline had its busiest week for critical incidents in 50 years. But the volume of calls is seen as "encouraging" for the future.

The total drug-buying spend was $1.045 billion in 2020-2021, and 3.77 million people in the country received funded medicines.

Fepulea’i Margie Apa will​ head the interim Health NZ and Riana Manuel ​will lead the interim Māori Health Authority.

A Christmas store in Taranaki was visited by a person with Covid-19 on December 14, while a CrackerJack and Pak'nSave are among the latest locations.

Winds of up to 100kmh and warm weather are causing dangerous fire conditions in Canterbury.

Some parts of the country have recorded winds between 120-130kmh on Monday, with more gales and heavy rain on the way.