A Christchurch man left a secretive cult in New Zealand five years ago and hasn't looked back, but is hopeful for the future of LGBT+ people.

The future of the event now depends on a decision from the High Court over its venue.

The principal of an Auckland school - where a rapist relative was hired as a teacher aide - is on leave, pending investigation.

After nearly 30 years, the Bay of Plenty iwi are taking the Crown's settlement offer to whānau.

Shock and disbelief has followed the death of Korrey Whyman in a shooting, as friends scramble to raise money to get family home for her farewell.

NZ authorities still haven't sent a request to the justice minister to sign off, despite police saying two weeks ago an application had been made.

Cemetery in South Taranaki is taped off and police have said officers are making inquiries.

Three men charged after a Pōneke rugby player was bashed have all either been discharged without conviction or had their charges dismissed.

The police officer is alleged to have travelled in November 2021, when Auckland was in level 3 and the rest of the country was in level 2.

Bus drivers in Otago will get one of the highest publicly-funded rates in the country - $1.14 more than Auckland drivers, 76c more than Wellington, and $5 more than Christchurch.

Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash south of Rangitata, while a third has been flown to hospital.

Thieves have targeted the Michael Hill jewellery store at Albany mall on Auckland's North Shore.

With China's presence and influence growing in the Pacific, is there a need to have more Pasifika communicating with and understanding China in a cultural context?

Motorists are being urged to take extreme care or avoid the Kaimai Ranges due to the road conditions.

A bald spot is the only thing stopping "Batwoman” being released from Hamilton Zoo.

If you’ve found yourself sneezing and sniffling earlier than normal this year, get used to it – climate change has lengthened the pollen season and increased its intensity.

On the best day for attendance this term, only 85% of students were in classrooms – down from 90% last year. It could be due to an "attitude shift".

Expanding te reo Māori supports revitalisation of weaving.

Businesses and patrons have been subjected to abuse, aggressive behaviour and verbal threats from groups of teenagers.

Tim Boyd was the boss of a Christchurch council company for six months and earned $1200 a day.