Landlords will be encouraged to offer tenants 10-year tenancies and to allow tenants to keep a pet or put a painting on a wall through a tax carve-out for 'build to rent' investors.

Counties come back from the dead in the second half but come up agonisingly short.

Under-fire Labour MP has posted a lengthy explanation for his actions over the past 24 hours, and made huge allegations of bullying - with little evidence.

Despite a reprieve in the weather, slips continue to cause disruptions across the wider Wellington region.

Rebecca MacPherson's son says the raid on his mother's home was the intervention she needed and the "best thing ever".

A nurse at Christchurch’s Hillmorton Hospital say the alleged murder of Laisa Waka by a patient could have been avoided had the hospital been better staffed.

Shaun Johnson and Reece Walsh combine to conjure up Warriors' third try.

Top of the 'to-do' list for many candidates is taking a back to basics approach as residents feel the sting of rising rates and cost of living.

Waka Kotahi is warning Auckland motorists travelling south on the Southern Motorway to be prepared for delays after a multi-vehicle crash in the central city.

REVIEW: Shorn of the usual romantic entanglements that dog hospital-set tales like this, its singular focus is what truly makes it compelling viewing.

OPINION: He has the right sensibilities, but will he deliver an equally wild, sometimes anarchic adventure-fantasy with an unforgettable ending?

A resident in town protected by stop banks says news they might have to be evacuated more has left people feeling uneasy.uneasy.

The dairy giant was a highlight on the market as investors waited for reporting season to kick off next week.

Judge rejects challenge of eight unnamed parents.

Richard Osmaston wants to be the mayor in Westland, Grey, Buller, Marlborough, Nelson, and Tasman.

“Unfortunately, due to her accident, Anne Heche suffered a severe anoxic brain injury and remains in a coma, in critical condition. She is not expected to survive,” the rep said.

OPINION: The week could not have started any better, or ended any worse, for Labour. But National's Uffindell problem won't go away.

ECan suggests the nitrate problem in a rural Waimate District water supply could continue for weeks or months.

Lawn bowling champ and double bronze medallist Val Smith returned to her hometown of Nelson to a posse of supporters.

Inquiry into inter-regional rail travel to look at dead routes, better services and chances to reduce emissions.