Troop being given time to bond in their upgraded enclosure.

Cases have averaged 10 a day since the last update on Thursday.

Sharks can "be very abundant in some places" in summer, the marine biologist says.

There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.

The 38-year-old faces seven serious charges including kidnapping and shooting at police.

The woman was now on leave after comments on social media.

Hamilton District Court was shut down within 20 minutes of opening today.

The court house went into lockdown before 10am today.

The crash happened near Gordonton about 11am today.

Children and dogs are thought to be at particular risk of harm.

A security guard spotted a broken window, leading to a headcount in the early hours.

The man asked to cut in front of her at the checkout - then paid for her groceries.

Good Samaritan's Christmas ruined and car damaged.

Big companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.

Miriam Walter saw the tumour in her pancreas shrink 73 per cent thanks to the new device.

The owner of 14 restaurants died from a heart attack after playing soccer this week.

'Our loving, caring and fierce sister will never be forgotten rip our angel.'

The baby was fatally mauled by a dog.

The Cambridge-based jockey was remanded on bail without plea until next month.

Man shot in the shoulder by stray bullet that penetrated through the wall of his home.

A neighbour described the blood curdling screams on the Hamilton street.

Justice Matthew Muir released his 300-page reserve decision this morning.

The judge revealed the verdicts at 10am.

A homicide investigation is under way in Hamilton after an incident overnight.

Aucklanders reminded that water restrictions have been eased - not lifted.