A Dunedin driver will appear in court on multiple charges after a police pursuit.

Lee Vandervis says he doesn't need help with anger management. His colleagues disagree.

A 'hiding' was ordered for Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey who owed a drug debt.

Coroner wants tighter sales restrictions on sales of the painkiller.

Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.

Northland embarrassed by Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup match in Dunedin.

The busiest times for alcohol-related cases were Saturday nights and Sunday mornings.

'The behaviour was abusive, aggressive and lacked all courtesy', investigator finds.

The man may not stay long behind bars however, after a bid was made for home detention.

There's a bonnie time to be had – without the jet lag or sharp sting to the bank account.

Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.

Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.

The woman was on a zero-alcohol restriction at the time she was stopped by police.

The black poodle and terrier disappeared from their Otago Peninsula home a year ago.

Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.

Snow is coating a number of Canterbury alpine passes and townships.

Tawhiao Pohioa led the girl away and resumed the brutal attack on his partner.

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Health expert says that if pupils attended nearest school, they would get more exercise.

The woman was more than four times the legal limit for alcohol when she hit the harbour.

Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?

Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.

Bailley Unahi's back was broken in 2016 at a Six60 concert. Now she is flying.

The prototype is now going through an approval process and could be available next month.

The 62-year-old faced charges of assault with a weapon and theft.

'Concerning' rate of sexual assaults and rape among uni students in New Zealand.

Staff were told to prep a plate of cheese rolls, but the guest of honour never showed.

Hoping for a safe and solid campaigning day, Collins questioned about rumbles in caucus.

A six-minute phone call to police has wound up in evidence against her.

'Some of the stuff she says can be offensive, we always tell people she's got Tourette's'.