Taranaki's $47m mission to become pest-free is being watched closely by conservationists.

Sydney Kershaw's passion has taken him around the world for special performances.

Police commend the bravery of victims who came forward to make a complaint.

Five fire crews attended the early morning fire in the city.

Clive Jones wanted to see Auckland's Anzac Day service again before he dies.

Locals in Pakuranga, Botany and Burswood were caught in the inclement weather.

There's a fine start to the long weekend for most of the country - but it won't last.

The former line of the railway between Turakina and Fordell is gone - but not forgotten.

The arrested man will appear in New Plymouth District Court tomorrow.

International flights have not been affected by the fog.

He withdrew as he awaits "the opportunity to address an unproven allegation against me".

A last second manoeuvre by mum involved in fatal crash saved her kids' lives, family says.

"I lost the most sweetest genuine little soul from my life and it hurts like hell."

NZ school students plan to join a global "strike for climate" on March 15.

Cycle races were held on the same Auckland circuit at the same time, resulting in tragedy.

The fire is being treated as suspicious, police say.

The driver was the sole occupant.

A man has been arrested and charged in relation to an incident in New Plymouth yesterday.

Armed officers first arrived at the property in Spotswood about 10.15pm.

Armed officers arrived at a property around 10.15am.

Men who decided to go for a morning fish ended up being robbed, and caught it on tape.

Jonathan Ford studied fulltime while living in van and it was "the best year of my life".

Emergency services were called to the crash on Mangorei Rd at 4.20pm.

Diabetic boy died after mother sought help of popular herbalist.

State Highway 3 is closed after the incident which took place this afternoon.

Commerce Commission has begun proceedings in the High Court.

Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south

Grace Millane's death has rocked New Zealand this past week.