Government brings forward the timeframe to reopen the border, and will end the requirement to self-isolate on arrival.

For 69-year-old Ukrainian Olena Dragomyretska returning to her homeland is unthinkable, but her visa is expiring and she is worried she will be forced to leave New Zealand.

Electricity Authority predicts pain for consumers and industry, but electricity generators sitting pretty so far.

Collins' bid for endorsement was unopposed, with the party saying it saw his mayoralty bid as “historic”.

One expert thinks the Government doesn't want to change the law around imposing sanctions because it could attract pressure from other countries.

A Gloriavale administrator has told the Employment Court it was "a privilege" to work hard even though members' wages were donated back to the community’s charitable trust.

Wild winds during Cylone Dovi pushed the weed onto the shore, producing a "terrible" smell that a local business says is another challenge on top of Covid-19.

Damion Hart made throat-slitting gestures as he threatened his victims in court. Now they wonder what they can do to protect themselves before he is released.

Major Walter Vernon Herford died after being shot in the eyebrow in 1864, and a box including the fragmented bullet travelled the world before being interred at his final resting place.

Tourism chiefs fear Kiwis will flock to Australia for winter holidays but that Aussies won't come to NZ unless border opening shifts forward.

Krome Wilson didn't just take his victim's van. He took everything he needed to do his job as a video game repairman.

Scheme will no longer own Russian Government bonds, or Russian company shares.

A reluctance by protesters to get tested means the true number of cases linked to the occupation is likely to be much higher, health officials say.

Tim Mills was woken to the sound of a car tyre exploding. Moments later he was trying to put a car fire out.

Auckland mayor Phil Goff told Radio NZ the council will be enforcing trespass notices and is working with police.

Firefighters and ambulance services were called after three people suffered burns, some serious, at a campsite in Canterbury's Lewis Pass.

There were no buses, no soldiers and no hotel rooms awaiting passengers - just the warm embraces and wide smiles of happy relatives.

Police assessed the material using appropriate precautions and found it to be non-hazardous. They are continuing their inquiries.

​Owners of the recently restored museum say they are heartbroken after a flash-flood damaged their property and historical artefacts inside.

Police also seized pipes and plywood sheets which protesters were attempting to carry through the cordon, and vehicles, including tractors, have also been prevented from entering.