A Northland business owner says it was horrific to see yet another slip on the Brynderwyn hills, just weeks away from when it was supposed to re-open.

South Wairarapa Mayor Martin Connelly has returned from a two-month leave of absence to a council he remains at odds with.

Environment Canterbury's chairperson has stood down pending an investigation following recent media comments about his farming activity. In a statement, the regional council said Peter Scott had ...

A Northland business owner says it was horrible to see yet another slip on the Brynderwyn hills, just weeks before the road was due to re-open. Luka Forman reports.

While the world marks World Media Freedom Day, in Papua New Guinea, one of the big issues is the loss of experience in the sector.

One of the world's biggest stars has posted about kiwi conservation projects online, part of a steady stream of celebrity interest in Aotearoa efforts.

Police say they are investigating reports of an assault at the Bayfair Shopping Centre in Mt Maunganui. They said one person is seriously injured and believe the offender has left the mall.

The Buller District Council has refused to release a forensic audit into serious allegations of financial mismanagement ...

The South Waikato District Council has proposed a 354 percent increase in the extra charge for a burial on a Saturday, Sunday, or statutory holiday. The charge is one of nine burial fees proposed by ...

Political parties have now fully disclosed the donations they received last year - with National getting more than double the cash of any other party.

Police are asking the public to help find a woman who has breached her bail conditions. Breeze Hunt-Weston, 31, has a warrant ...

A Wellington florist claiming to have been bullied by Green MP Julie Anne Genter says she felt degraded and humiliated by the confrontation. The Greens have launched disciplinary action against Genter ...