Hundreds of people from around the world gathered in Ōtautahi to commemorate the 15 March, 2019 tragedy.

McCallum Brothers have applied for fast-track consent to mine up to 8 million cubic metres over 35 years.

The cheese was imported from Germany and sold at supermarkets across the country.

Stations across the country are struggling to keep up with the 15 percent increase in demand, a Gull spokesperson says.

Twizel astrophotographer Jeff Ng says auroras happen "quite often" in the area.

On 15 March 2019, 51 people were killed in attacks at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre.

A new report says changing sexual norms, particularly among young people, is a growing concern.

Harley Ra hooked the winning fish on Saturday, the final day of the five-day surfcasting contest.

State Highway 5 in the Bay of Plenty, State Highway 1 in Mangaweka and Lindis Pass have all been closed.

A judge warned of too much alcohol-related violence in the Queenstown District after 30-year-old Braden Jane knocked a 19-year-old unconscious.

The body has yet to be formally identified.

District manager Grant Haywood is urging people not to be complacent in light of the escalating risk.

Police say the person was confirmed dead at a beach near Whanganui Airport.

A plan to fast-track a controversial West Coast hydro scheme has been given an initial go-ahead.

Police said people should avoid Wikaraka Street in Ngongotaha while emergency services deal with the fire.

Nathan Brian Teraki was said to be fatigued and taking "poor man's meth" tablets when he killed a mine worker in the head-on collision.

A 'level 1 threat' was made against the officer, which he was not immediately told about.

Two central Wellington landmarks have drawn significant crowds after years-long closures.