"I wouldn't want my children to go there. I wouldn't put my dog in there."

DHB denies mental health ward is filthy, saying coffee stains had been mistaken for blood.

In the past 24 hours there has been about 32 lightning strikes offshore of Northland.

Whanganui trio Lucas Thompson, Jack Clifton and Sophie Brooke on international kayak duty

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

Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island

Athol Steward and son Lloyd swim Whanganui coast to protest seabed mining.

Two people have died after a crash at Hawera, Taranaki

Initial indications were that two people had suffered critical injuries.

One person has died at the scene and six others have received serious to minor injuries.

Amjad Hamid moved to New Zealand for a better life, his wife says.

Ardern cancelled her events in New Plymouth as news of the shooting broke.

Taranaki's future as an energy powerhouse could be in "green" hydrogen, PM announces.

Hannah Hughson can't read road signs, price tags or recipes, but she wants to help others.

Whanganui age group cricketers have an exceptional weekend against Taranaki at the weekend

Jess Watkin's spinners help win the day for Central Hinds over Otago Sparks on Sunday

Police said it appears someone has been injured in an incident involving a harvester.

Powerball was not struck and has instead rolled over to Wednesday night.

Nicola McCloy drives the Forgotten World Highway.

Darrelee Tuhoro's family say there's no animosity towards the man charged over the crash.

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

Crashes across the North Island this morning.

Power crews are on standby as wet and windy weather starts to lash the North Island.

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

The Aotea Region's best kapa haka group competes first at Te Matatini this year.

New minerals permit applied for - iwi wanted council to back anti-mining stance.

The driver was the sole occupant.

Annoying your partner as you sneakily arrange a marriage proposal isn't the best start.

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

Three people have been hospitalised with moderate injuries.