The group for victims of retail crime spend almost $24,000 on 22 meetings around the country.

Researchers are looking into why patients can still have a powerful response to music even as their memory fades.

The "underspend" was due in part to unfilled vacancies and the fact Health NZ has yet to settle collective contract disputes.

State Highway 35 was blocked and motorist were advised to find alternative routes.

National Secretary for Apex, Deborah Powell told Checkpoint it is not uncommon for samples to get stuck somewhere that they shouldn't.

Helping You Help Animals charity will have a full house of 600 animals over the summer break.

A retired Waikato couple who worked at Hamilton's hospital for more than six decades between them face a lengthy wait for tens of thousands of dollars.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand are looking for 1000 volunteers over the next three years to keep up with the growing population.

Vincent Ding Peng Hii pleaded guilty to 24 charges of supplying false or misleading information to immigration authorities.

Privacy Commissioner, lawyers notified after issue that may have led to redacted information being visible.

Sheep farmer husband and wife Brendon and Trina Cole were found dead at the Ruatiti property, while their son Mitchell Cole remains missing.

With his custom-made carrier, goggles and ear muffs Loki the service lab is a dedicated biker.

Esarona David Lologa will spend at least 22 years in jail.

Air New Zealand says 2.7 million New Zealanders and international visitors will be flying this summer.

Sylvia Yandall, HELP's Pasifika Services Manager, told RNZ the funding cut would force them to turn survivors away.

The country's highest court says climate change is "a pressing concern" when it comes to oil exploration - but Shane Jones says it must not triumph over energy security.

Residents of a small central North Island community say they're shocked by the loss of good, genuine people.