Parihaka matriarch Maata Wharehoka has died at age 74.

Kiri Erb's staff will increase from 36 to 50 for the kapa haka nationals.

Wil Yeoman won the ‘No Way in Hell’ race against 160 competitors.

Nationwide, NZ is short about 600 GPs, highlighting the funding crisis.

Whangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".

Tony Looker was eventually stopped by police who found $113,000 in cash and 44g of meth.

The judge allowed 60% in discounts for his youth, pleas, and remorse.

The choir performed for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in Wellington.

Gisborne-East Coast athletes were well represented in the Coast to Coast adventure race.

"To take out the win was really exciting," Jock Bourke, 19, said.

She is rebuilding relationships with the party after championing controversial policies.

Tonight's draw offered the chance for someone to become an instant multi-millionaire.

Thousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.

Heavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.

Messages often come from international bettors upset over losing bets.

Robbie Patterson: 'She is one of those horses who is a real pleasure to train.'

Wednesday's First Division draw made one lucky MyLotto player a millionaire.

'It was a huge risk and it hasn’t paid off.'

Are you one of first division's three lucky winners?

Businesses warned to expect crowds; hotels fully booked, Airbnb prices soaring.

Parliament voted unanimously to grant legal personhood to Taranaki maunga.

Colin Boyd argued that Taranaki Regional Council now agreed he had not altered a stream.

'We picked the numbers together a long time ago and have been playing them ever since.'

'Just the process of walking is also something [our ancestors] would have done.'

Jamie Slater has been accused of fatally stabbing Whatitiri Whakaruru.

Raana was 'gripped by an uncontrollable rage' when his friend pestered him for a vape.

Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.