Both case and testing numbers have dropped, with fewer than 13,000 tests carried out on Sunday – down from the weekly average of 19,000.

Several roads have reopened in Marlborough after an onslaught of rain last week forced some roads to close.

One person has died following a crash involving a dirt bike in a forestry area near Otautau, in Southland.

It follows an attack on two Corrections staff at the same unit last Thursday, which saw one admitted to hopsital with a fractured skull, union says.

There have been three separate burglaries targeting the community groups’ property since the beginning of December.

The Green Party says skyrocketing property prices mean settlement moneys paid just aren't enough to buy the land anymore.

Eighty years ago, Southland man Lance Thomas was determined to do whatever it took to get a good night’s sleep, even if it put others at risk – both on land and at sea.

A son who ate and drank nothing in protest at not being released from MIQ to see his dying father has got his way.

North Island areas have seen swollen rivers, flooding, and roads closed due to a deluge, and more wet weather is forecast.

Shooters Saloon owner says he was whacked over the head with a bat in the "freak incident" and had to get stitches.

More than half of public submissions on a Coromandel fish farming plan are opposed but there's also significant support.

The echoes of gunshots rang out across Wellington harbour as members of the 16th Field Regiment, fired a 21-gun salute in Wellington.

Officers encountered an altercation between a group in a vehicle armed with weapons and the occupants of a nearby house in Kaitaia on Sunday morning.

New Newshub/Reid Research poll shows left bloc gaining ground and National steadying.

A number of roads and bridges remain closed in South Taranaki after record rainfall over Waitangi weekend.

Four students at Te Mata Primary School in Havelock North have tested positive for Covid-19, Hawkes Bay DHB has confirmed.

A restaurant, a mosque, and some flights have been announced as a location of interest linked to the Covid-19 outbreaks.

In the wake of one of the worst summer's on record for drownings, two Christchurch councillors believe they can do something about it.

Labour Māori Caucus posted the milestone on social media on Monday, congratulating the 62,844 people who decided to get vaccinated.

In one case, a whole year level must isolate and do online classes, but the schools will operate as usual for those who aren't close contacts.