Gunshots were reportedly heard at a Hedley Place property on Thursday night.

Fire and Emergency was to conduct another drone flight at first light.

More than 25,000 people flocked to the event across three days last year.

Households in emergency housing motels dropped from 507 in 2023, to 144 in November 2024.

Judge Marshall said the offending was too serious for anything other than jail.

The nurse was stabbed during a callout in Rotorua.

Organisations team up to find the Bay veterans falling through the cracks.

Heavy rain could also plague the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne on Tuesday.

Gardening is one of her two tips for a long life.

Coastal residents despair as sewage continues to spill into picturesque bay.

'Eventually, we’ll have a roundabout', one resident said.

Residents in the Far North are angered by dust issues despite dust suppression measures.

Residents call road resealing 'unnecessary'

Discoveries about the plant have exciting potential for new homegrown health products.

The judge had 'never seen anyone less remorseful' than the offender.

'You get a good second of flying through the air before you hit the bottom.'

'Blending centuries-old melodies with vibrant energy and artistry'

Well-known musician pays tribute to 'a guy we all liked'.

Latest tests clear nearly all sites across the region for swimming and bathing.

Maxwell Connor died earlier this week following an alleged altercation.

'Grassroots' resource connects community to heritage.

One firefighter said the number of dumped cars set alight in Tairāwhiti had increased.

Rents will be capped at 80% of the market rate to aid whānau.

New policy offers fee coverage for final year tertiary students.

The Australian tourist missing in the Waikato area has been found.

MetService says one of the first big low-pressure systems of the year is forming.

Akayshia Williams powers her way to a seventh victory in the blue-ribbon waka ama race.

On Friday afternoon crews were still working to fully contain the fire.