Greyhound Racing NZ was floating the idea of taking up to 70 dogs on a charter flight to Queensland - where racing was still legal.

Two Transport Accident Investigation Commission investigators are travelling to the scene to secure evidence.

Students say the idea for the alarms came from their own experiences with unwanted attention in public.

A couple who have owned a house in the Spotswood area for 12 years say the tower should not be built in a suburban zone.

The woman whose body was found floating in Gulf Harbour was denied food and locked up in a tent before her death, says the Crown.

Police would like to hear from anyone with information about the Northland stabbing.

The $750 fine will be enforceable under the Queenstown Lakes District Council's traffic and parking bylaw.

A house in Mt Roskill's Bremner Avenue is on fire.

Experts and drug safety advocates fear social media is driving a dangerous search for the perfect body.

The four defendants, accompanied by Mandarin interpreters, chose to represent themselves.

One person was taken to hospital following an incident at a Canterbury high school.

Southland's mayor wants the region's four existing councils to merge into two unitary authorities

Friends, colleagues and fans are paying tribute to the Topp Twins after the death of one of the sisters, Dame Jools, who was living with breast cancer.

Dame Jools - one half of the Topp Twins, with her sister Lynda - brought joy to generations of New Zealanders.

A 17-year-old kōtiro stepping onto a nursing course could never have imagined she would one day become the first Māori head of the School of Nursing

Comedian Joel Vinsen has won the prestigious Yellow Towel presented to him by last year's winner, Hoani Hotene.

The road will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians throughout construction, with traffic control in place.

One of the country's most beloved entertainers, Dame Jools Topp, has died at 68. As one half of the Topp Twins, Jools made countless appearances from the country to New York.

The changes will apply from the beginning of next month.

A NZ company moved piles of money for multiple clients that were later convicted of financial crimes.

Police were alerted to a report of a suspicious item in the Sir Owen Glenn Building at the University of Auckland's Business School shortly after 11:15am on Monday morning.

The ethics of a convenient baptism for a school application.

Country Life speaks to a Massey University professor who specialises in nutrition and food chemistry about different types of milk - their pros and cons.

Commuters in the capital faced delays of up to an hour.

The 37-year-old was arrested after the discovery of a body at a house in Somerville Street in Andersons Bay on Friday night.

Midwifery is a "significant" commitment and lifestyle and it's time to look at how to support it and make it sustainable, the College of Midwives says.

The Ministry of Social Development said the funding would be redirected into a Sexual Violence Prevention initiative.

Some are relying on credit cards to manage their bills, while others are skipping meals and calling in sick to cope.

A former Education Ministry staffer wants more detail on the use of AI in drafting the changes, and says she's concerned the minister hasn't followed due process.

A Wellington residents' association is calling for a speed limit for cyclists and scooter riders on shared pathways.

Wednesday Davis, a first-time mountaineer, died after sliding 250 metres down an icy slope.

The accused in Auckland's High Court are from the same family, charged with kidnapping and manslaughter.

NZ's National Cyber Security Centre warns organisations to get ready for 'a significant increase in vulnerabilities and incidents'.

The Sakoufakis family took over the business in 1970 and Kosta became a co-owner in 1986.

The government has given councils three months to decide how they want local government reorganised or risk having a new structure imposed from Wellington.

Federation of Islamic Associations says community leaders want an urgent meeting with the prime minister.

Te Pā Tūwatawata will be available to marae, hapū, iwi or other organisations who wish to store their data within the protection of the Pā.

East Coast leaders have asked the government to formally recognise State Highway 2.

Kindergartens Aotearoa is expecting to see an increase of less than the rate of inflation in next week's Budget.

Police say State Highway 8 will be closed for some time.

Belfast Reserve first closed in 2019 when heavy rain washed out a footbridge, and five large slips triggered by the 2023 Anniversary Weekend storm made the bush impassable.

A year on from the record-breaking flooding on New South Wales' Mid North Coast, experts say numbers of the Manning River turtles are at pre-flood levels.

Researchers have analysed the biomarker differences in a small group of older Australians after putting them on a four-week diet.

Federation of Islamic Associations says community leaders want an urgent meeting with the prime minister.

Nuku Ora, formerly known as Sport Wellington, will host Active At Any Age at the Wairarapa Events Centre in Carterton on Tuesday.

Police were called to the two-vehicle incident at 1.25pm.

Levain co-owner Sean Vo said its initial claim that its temporary closure was for "family reasons" was not the "whole truth".

The pedestrian suffered moderate injuries, police say

Review - For a band that's been making hit records for over 50 years, Sparks still feel a little bit underrated, writes Nik Dirga.

Sophie Devine and Maddy Green strike half-centuries in decisive, record-breaking partnership to square the series.

One of the biggest drivers for health insurance claims last year was heart disease.

Social media influencers are spruiking the trend as a natural way to manage period pain.

Technology that can destroy asbestos, making it into something safe, is being trialled in New Zealand for the first time.