The defendant told the court he received "thousands" of abusive and threatening messages following the online allegations, which happened before any formal charges were made.

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says Auckland Transport needs to completely change its approach to better serve its communities.

Working from home could prove difficult - but the daily commute might involve a jet boat or helicopter ride. And your direct reports would include some of the world's rarest creatures.

Patients of an Auckland GP found guilty for professional misconduct are worried support for ADHD may be even harder to access if the doctor's ability to practice is restricted.

An increase in electric buses has led to better air quality in Wellington's central city.

A Westland District councillor has tended his resignation 10 days after being voted in, saying doing the job would compromise his personal beliefs.

Mortgage brokers and homeowners are worried potential repayment increases will significantly stretch household budgets.

New Wellington mayor Tory Whanau wants protesters who blocked one of the city's main highway for the fifth time since last week to redirect their frustration at central government.

Opinion - research shows taking nicotine out of cigarettes will substantially reduce smoking, with no indication illegal trade will balloon, writes two public health experts.

Hundreds of roads in Tairāwhiti are in a state of disarray, with some residents unable to move for months because their roads are impassable.

Beleaguered business owners in Auckland demand "less talk, more action" on retail crime from Police Minister.

The Crown's application to appeal the home detention sentence passed down to Meyer has been declined but the High Court has given a scathing review of how the case was handled.

A "few" kea die as a result of poison pest control operations but there is a longer term benefit overall to protecting the parrot, DOC says.

Aucklanders will have no train services over Labour Weekend to allow KiwiRail unrestricted access to railway lines.

A man faces multiple charges for driving into two police cars as they responded to a family harm event in Central Otago yesterday.

A digital security breach allowed personal details about University of Otago students to be viewable to others, the Privacy Commissioner has been advised.

A woman has been arrested following a burglary at a south Auckland foodbank.

An Auckland GP accused of incorrectly prescribing ritalin and other ADHD drugs has been found guilty of professional misconduct.