Officials estimate around 50,000 citizens could depart as borders open, but the number could balloon out.

Georgia Gumbrell is one of a number of younger people feeling a serious financial pinch and wondering whether a better life might await elsewhere.

As a teacher, Kacy Jarvis is usually the one asking the questions in class. Then her partner and dog appeared in her classroom.

More than 3000 travellers from Australia are set to fly into Auckland alone on Wednesday.

Gisborne and northern Hawke’s Bay are expected to take the biggest hits from the storm as it crosses the North Island.

Visitors to some Government websites were told attackers might be trying to steal their information.

James Hogan’s drive to work recently was different to normal when a deer ran alongside his ute on the other side of the road for 500 metres.

Corelogic data shows cash investors are buying proportionally more and first-home buyers fewer, but some may be taking a wait and see approach.

National’s health spokesman criticised the Australian Labor Party in the media over its policy on resolving a nursing shortage across the Tasman.

The 34-year-old's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit when she hit the pedestrians, according to court documents.

About $200k worth of items, including shotguns, rifles, a stolen Mercedes-Benz and two stolen jet skis have been found at a Northland property.

Let's Get Wellington Moving report shows public feedback is broadly in support of transport proposals, though disagreement over car use remains.

A motorcyclist has died in a crash that has closed State Highway 7 between the West Coast and the Hanmer Springs turnoff.

Police are appealing for information about Isaac Andrews who was last seen on Tuesday afternoon.

Wellington's Nocar Cargo are delivering up to 200 more packages each day emissions-free, with other companies feeling the pinch as driver isolate or take time off.

A chance to appreciate the craftsmanship of a club dedicated to model trains awaits.

The first quarantine-free Australian travellers are set to touch down inthe early hours of Wednesday. Here's what to expect at Auckland Airport.

Skifields have been given a lift by a Government decision to allow 275 skilled workers to enter the country ahead of the winter season.

Gusts of up to 120kmh are expected in parts of Auckland, with people advised to prepare for a "large-scale weather event".

Every district health board area in New Zealand appears to have reached its peak in the Omicron outbreak, but that doesn't mean the end of the virus yet.