The former Samoa Prime Minister confirmed the navy ship had been surveying the south coast as part of security for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting and King Charles.

Residents of Kāeo have lived under a boil-water notice for more than 10 years, but in October the water stopped completely.

Report shows six out of 10 of the top offenders threatening Foodstuffs South Island staff were under 18.

There's nothing like tearing into a few presents… and then that out-of-line family member.

The High Court stopped short of ordering the regional council to change the rule relating to the discharge of nitrates because of the amount of time that has lapsed.

High Alert is warning people to use "extreme caution" if using synthetic drugs.

Dr Amandine Sabadel said tracking technology has helped find the first clues as to how and where eels spawn but there is still more to do.

Police stood down rescue helicopter despite calls about a 14-year-old swimming away from a burning boat in Lake Taupō, RNZ has learned.

Lawson's pit-stop from the racing circuit to drive laps in Cromwell drew thousands of motorsport enthusiasts and drive to survive fans to the circuit on Tuesday.

An Auckland-based Russian playgroup is helping families teach their children traditional festivities.

The Transport Agency is warning more cars on the road, tired drivers, and people driving on unfamiliar roads can all add up.

The initiative has also inspired other residents to contribute by tidying up their own properties.

Jason Poa, 55, died at a home on Hamilton's Lake Crescent last week.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson told RNZ there's now one fire truck monitoring the scene, and the fire investigators have left.

Forecasters are predicting a mixed bag of weather on Christmas Day.

One person has died after a house fire in New Plymouth early on the morning of Christmas Eve.

The Wānaka farmer and entrepreneur died peacefully on Sunday surrounded by family.