They were simply trying to share the Good News when police got involved.

Auckland had the most claims for any region, followed by Christchurch then Hutt Valley.

Paddy Woods' murder trial was due to start today, but his charge has now been dismissed.

Man charged after a fatal fight in the Lower Hutt suburb of Taita has pleaded not guilty.

A bus crash has caused traffic to back up in Lower Hutt.

New centre already helping us better monitor earthquakes - and could save lives.

Replacement buses are on standby and crews are inspecting the network.

A Lower Hutt woman revealed she is a boycotting a bus service after receiving nasty text.

Police still want to speak to witnesses or anyone with information about the fight.

A gun was fired during a mass brawl where witnesses reported seeing shotguns and machetes.

Motorists are being warned to expect delays as holidaymakers return home.

Social media users said they saw people armed with shotguns and machetes.

There are 15 different businesses joining in the challenge this year.

Suzy Austen doesn't feel she's a criminal after being convicted of importing the drugs.

The blaze burned through the top floor of a Housing NZ apartment complex.

Hutt Valley users are clocking up Lime scooter injuries at an alarming rate.

Lime e-scooters are set to stay on Auckland's roads and footpaths until the end of March.

Incident-packed final leg of Suzuki Series on the streets of Whanganui on Boxing Day

A woman has been charged with robbing a Petone bank with a knife.

The scheme that has gained mixed reviews has now launched in the Wellington region.

Trains were stopped after the crash, but have now resumed running.

Jardin Whanga-Elliott was initially thought to have died from a violent beating.

There have been five homicides in just three months.

The fire is in the roof of the Callaghan Innovation building.

Police also received reports of multiple gunshots, but it turned out this was fireworks.

Leevarde Moses, 19, and his daughter Aniwhaiora, 2, were last seen in Petone last night.

GRAPHIC CONTENT. Witness says man was decapitated and head thrown from window.

Marcelo Vanzuita squeezed the victim's throat until she started to become dizzy.

About 17,000 families will need help this Christmas period.

Initial reports are that one person is injured after this afternoon's incident.