One Te Atatū resident is putting her house on the market after sleepless nights listening to The Power of Love on repeat.

Timothy Taylor, who killed Timaru hitchhiker Lisa Blakie, was recalled to prison after he was charged with breaching his release conditions.

Difficulties posed by Covid-19 restrictions mean it the first cancellation in 88 years, besides a break during World War II.

An elderly man had to be freed from a car after it crashed into a Christchurch motel.

Wellingtonians wanting to get out of the city near Parliament faced major congestion due to the protest – delays that may continue over the coming days as protesters set up camp.

Cantabrians are being urged to stay away from one of the most polluted lakes in the country after discovery of potentially toxic algae.

A large derelict house perched on a grassy hill in rural Carterton has fascinated visitors and locals alike for years. On Tuesday morning it was destroyed by fire.

Akash admitted stabbing his pregnant partner multiple times, but his defence lawyer says he was insane at the time.

Porirua’s Mana College has recorded a positive Covid-19 case, the school’s principal/tumuaki John Murdoch says.

The popular Christchurch Marathon set to take place on April 10 is the latest event in the south to be cancelled.

ANALYSIS: Labour has indicated it will be pushing full-steam head with its improbably large agenda, setting up a classic political fight between the right and the left.

An honesty box honey stall in rural Taranaki has shut up shop after being targeted by thieves who took off with around $500.

Gore's Hokonui Rūnanga expects "transformational improvement" of water in its district.

Some anti-vaccine mandate protesters who blocked roads and abused hospitality staff have pitched tents for an overnight stay outside Parliament.

Aucklanders can have their say on the council's budget, including a climate action additional rate, until the end of March.

Be prepared for roadwork closures on southbound lanes on State Highway 1, between East Tamaki Rd and Manukau.

Mask use is increasing, and Christchurch City Council doesn't want them littering streets and rivers - and for maintenance workers to be safe.

The Ministry of Education says every school has its own plan which "best meets the needs" of its students and staff.

A quarter of a million more people than normal will be eligible for the free flu vaccine this year.

The pool has not been named a location of interest, leaving a regular swimmer questioning how she would know if she had been exposed.