Children who lived with their abuser during lockdown were subject to psychological abuse and denied food, medical attention and education, a new report has found.

FASD is the "scourge of the north" says Tai Tokerau Principals' Association president Pat Newman who suspects the disorder is far more widespread than has been identified.

Community worker says youth who attacked family-owned business in Downtown food court are disconnected from society and looking for a place to belong.

The former executive assistant to Anna Lorck claims she was asked to move furniture around the office for an hour, and sober drive the Labour MP home out of work hours.

A jail sentence brings a halt to the crazy career of a best-selling realtor, who leaves a trail of failed businesses, angry creditors and sporting suspensions.

Five people were apprehended by police after a buggy was taken for a joyride at one of New Zealand's top golf courses.

Those onboard the plane, which is understood to have crashed on a private runway, are being transported to Nelson Hospital via helicopter.

When a teacher was diagnosed with cancer, the then-8-year-old shaved her head and raised more than $2500 for charity. That's when the bullying started.

Sue Kennedy spent many nights worrying about the future of her hotels in Honiara, but she's now confident the tide has turned.

The Chief Ombudsman spent more than $440k in public money and 7 years fighting to stop others from using the name ‘ombudsman'.

As a woman of colour with a chronic illness, refugee and Green MP Golriz Ghahraman feels a responsibility to prove herself to those who underestimate her.

A victim developed anorexia and anxiety after a man and his friends raped her. He argued he shouldn't be deported for his children's sake.

University of Otago student Anna Parsons' sister says its “nothing short of a miracle” that the 21-year-old remained conscious after breaking nearly every bone in her body.

There's plenty brewing in this part of the country with sellout festivals and garage hopsessions galore.

Would-be mayors are queueing up, 10 in Invercargill alone, to convince the voters they’re the best person for the job. But are we all clear on what that job actually entails?

A police spokesperson said they were in contact with the organisers and no issues arose during the march.

What year was the Queen born?

A memorial service was held for the former deputy Prime Minister in rural Bay of Plenty.

At the summit of the mountain, Auckland man Wayne Pooley said a "prayer of thankfulness" in what would be his last climb.

17 more people have died with the virus taking the total to 1750. The seven-day rolling average of recorded new community cases is dropping though, down from 5608 last Saturday to 4418 today.