Heavy rain has caused widespread damage across parts of the North Island, with states of emergency declared in Whangārei, Thames-Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Hauraki and Tairāwhiti.

Giant Waratahs lock Miles Amatosero is facing suspension after a flurry of five punches on the training field a team-mate ...

State Highway 5 near Waipunga, between Matea Road and Pohokura Road, is blocked in both directions after a truck rolled on ...

Huia Ngatai and Rodderick Cooper supplied the footage via Gisborne District Council showing where they had to wait before they were airlifted to safety later on Thursday morning. Seven people were ...

The Wellington Phoenix have moved quickly to secure a short-term injury replacement for popular Nepalese forward Sabitra ‘Samba’ Bhandari, signing American striker Mackenzie Anthony for the business ...

The privately run patient portal used by some general practices detected the breach in the early hours of December 31.

“They made a distress call on Channel 16 and our Coastguard Whitianga volunteers responded.” The spokesperson said Coastguard ...

Police are seeking the public’s help to find 23-year-old Liam, who has been reported missing from Bulls. He was last seen on ...

Police in Auckland say they are “appalled at the unnecessary level of violence” after a hobby store worker was stabbed after confronting three alleged teen shoplifters. Police responded to Broadway in ...

National and Labour are holding their annual caucus retreats today and on Thursday. Caucus retreats are the first of the year for both parties. They’ll focus on high-level things like strategy, ...

As Northland begins the arduous task of rebuilding after flood waters swept through parts of the region, residents are being told to stay alert as more heavy showers are expected to lash the area.