Joel Linwood disappeared in last July after crashing his truck and fleeing. After a torturous 11 months his mother, Sheree Linwood has confirmed her son's death.

The vacancy created by the resignation of former Hutt City councillor Shazly Rasheed will remain unfilled until October, with the remaining councillors splitting her salary.

Police cordoned off streets in the Wellington suburbs of Newlands and Khandallah after separate incidents resulting in two deaths.

West Coast land that an elderly woman was forced to sell to her nephew after a court battle could become a gold mine. The neighbours are not happy.

A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car on Pioneer Highway near Palmerston North.

There's semifreddo stress and accidental innuendo as the top 12 are challenged to serve Vaughan anything but cake.

Groundswell NZ representatives have called on New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) to do more to oppose the government's changes to three waters.

Lower Hutt’s new transport strategy reflects is a refreshingly sustainable and holistic approach to getting around, a planning expert says.

Deciding to go blonde is the easy part, writes Harriet Pudney. The real work is staying that way.

Recruiter says 'breathtaking' counter-offers are being made to hold on to staff.

Marlborough winemaker releases New Zealand's first Blaufränkisch, pronounced “Blahw-fran-keesh” (cause we've got your back).

And maybe get a free TV at the same time.

There is not much that is more annoying in the car than squeaking windscreen wipers. Here's five easy things you can do about it.

After an impassioned plea on behalf of future generations, Mayor Phil Goff's final budget locks in $57m a year for climate action.

The first big snow of the year is brewing, severe gales could batter central areas, and heavy rain is expected to keep falling.

Riders will be able to pop on a virtual reality headset and whiz over Auckland inside a giant glass slide.

OPINION: It doesn't make sense that businesses that would benefit are fighting to delay changes to bus lanes and cycleways.

Events like the 'mini-tornado' that ripped through Levin are expected to become more common.

Whether you are a hardened sweet tooth or an occasional dessert person, it is hard to resist a bit of caramel.

OPINION: If it’s beige with zips or has giant hidden pockets, leave it behind.