'I just want to show the world how diverse and amazing New Zealand really is.'

Emergency services were called to the incident outside Spotswood College about 3.30pm.

Auckland is forecast to drop from a high of 17C today to 14C by Tuesday.

A discussion at Parihaka inspired a Dutchman-turned-Kiwi to tell the story in te reo.

Police extended their sympathy to the family and friends of both victims.

Gentler forecast on the cards: "We have had some pretty wild weather over the past week."

Taranaki boy whose disappearance sparked concerns has been found.

The road is closed and is expected to remain closed for some time.

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 investigate after crashed car catches fire.

Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.

A man died while in custody in a Taranaki police station.

The car's occupant, a man in his 50s, died at the scene of the crash.

NZ's only republic gets its first public artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Johnathan Coombe earlier admitted three charges including causing Darrelee Tuhoro's death.

Police today say they're still "working to determine what has occurred".

One of the occupants managed to escape but another man remains missing today.

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

Emergency services are on the scene.

'When you are old and retired you don't want to rock the boat in case you are kicked out.'

Rent offered for confiscated Taranaki lands was termed "moni toto" — blood money.

Son of couple killed by driver who smoked synthetics calls for urgent government action

The spend on the clean energy centre comes after the Govt unveiled the zero carbon bill