A 70-year-old man was walking with his wife when he was randomly assaulted by an inpatient at a mental health hospital. Seven months on, no charges have been laid.

Megan Woods sticks up for her decision, despite the climate crisis.

A former top executive at the under-fire mega polytechnic has revealed why she quit and is calling for a commissioner to intervene.

Higher inflation figure prompts bank to recalculate how far property values might tumble.

The Lincoln University student was found dead in a hall of residence on the first day of the new semester.

Residents evacuated for the third time in less than a week will have a nervous wait overnight as rain continues to fall and the Ōpihi River once again threatens to flood their riverside properties near Pleasant Point.

A child is severely injured after a crash in the Auckland suburb of Remuera.

Fines of up to 10% of turnover should be possible, the Cabinet has agreed.

Long-time former National MP Dr Nick Smith is standing as an independent, saying he wants to be Nelson’s mayor, not a National mayor.

"Luckily we weren’t severely injured," Jena Wade says after she and her newborn baby were covered in glass.

Sean Buis was allegedly assaulted by a group of people before being run over and left to die.

Covid-hit wards at Northland hospitals will reopen this week, but there will be more cases unless changes are made, staff say.

Threats were made to five North Island schools. Police will continue investigations into the source of the threats.

The Serious Fraud Office alleges Jami-Lee Ross was a man on the inside for a businessman who made large donations to both National and Labour.

With a flooded bank on one side, a steep drop on the other, and only a reverse gear to play with on a windy road, Jason Crew backed his school bus 5km to safety.

New research shows social media dominates news consumption, as legislation outlining the RNZ/TVNZ merger entity's charter passes its first reading.

It's Christchurch's wettest July on record. As locals prepare for the worst overnight, residents in Dunedin are now being evacuated.

"We just want to hear from them and know they are safe," said the mother of one. The police have been informed but the parents are asking the public for help too.

A passenger on the same flight as the under-fire national team says he reminded them mask use indoors was mandatory, but they “couldn't care less”.

A Manawatū couple are rattled after thousands of dollars’ worth of electronic goods were stolen from their home.