When Stephanie picked up her beloved new kitten from an animal rescue charity, it became one of her happiest memories. Fast forward several years when she... Read More

A high-pressure system over New Zealand is likely to mean clear skies but could also lead to freezing temperatures. NIWA says a record high pressure system... Read More

A woman who killed her seven-month-old son in an alcohol-fuelled crash and has previously been described as one of New Zealand's worst recidivist drink-drivers... Read More

Update, 10.18am: NZTA reports that an earlier breakdown on SH2 by Totara St has been cleared. "Allow extra time for eastbound delays over the Harbour Bridge... Read More

Police are today releasing the name of the person who died following a crash on State Highway 2, near Pukehina. Andrew John Blakeborough, 39, of Morrinsville.... Read More

A man has been charged and is now before the Auckland court following Police laying more than 40 charges against him, as part of an investigation into unlawful... Read More

Some 300 workers at the New Zealand Blood Service are celebrating a pay parity settlement that puts them on par with workers employed by Te Whatu Ora who do... Read More

High tensions at emergency scenes resulting in police staff being assaulted is leading to police and other emergency services to urge the community to "be patient... Read More

A scheduled closure on State Highway 29 Kaimai Range will take place over four nights from Sunday, July 14 to Wednesday July 17, from 8pm to 3.30am each night.... Read More

Helena Paul and her partner have spent most of their daughter's three years of life trying to soothe her itchy atopic dermatitis - better known as eczema. Little... Read More

A rescue effort spanning 48 hours and involving five search and rescue teams saved a man who went missing in atrocious conditions in rugged Westland. While... Read More

Bay Karts, a popular go-karting venue in Mount Maunganui, will close at the end of the school holidays on July 21 due to rising lease costs, according to owner... Read More