REVIEW: This may be about as light as a souffle, but it has such a rich vein of humour running through it that it keeps you coming back for more.

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

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

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.

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

New Zealand gets less value from its infrastructure spending than other wealthy countries as it does not build as efficiently, a new report says.

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.

Need a change from traditional festive film-viewing fare? Then try some of these delightful dozen, one of which might just become your new favourite.

Kate Beckinsale makes the move to the small screen as a disgraced journalist, while an Indian crime-drama offers disappearing tourists and a monster.

A golf tournament has raised $8000 for charity Taranaki Alzheimers.

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

ND shrug off setback to post impressive win over Aces as pair return to Hamilton after suffering minor symptoms ahead of Super Smash game.

One of the tours is to replace the one abandoned in September because of threats of attack against the Black Caps.

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

OPINION: Stock markets typically trade higher at this time with a ‘Santa rally’ as investors are typically in an ebullient mood, but Omicron could be the Grinch.

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

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.