Gabrial Tiana-Lee Pepe Weston was seeking a discharge without conviction.

Murderer denied parole after making anti-authoritarian comments during phone call.

Cameron Crowley to tie Wanganui record for Shield challenges.

First Shield game played in Hawera in nearly 100 years.

Police were called to the scene last night around 9.30pm.

One man has received an injury following an altercation with a group of men.

Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.

New Plymouth winemakers fined for illegally selling wine to supermarkets and stores.

Geese could be eating all the flounder. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police were alerted shortly after 10pm last night.

A man will appear in court on Tuesday charged with the manslaughter of Daniel John Gooch.

Deals for long-term supply of gas bolster confidence in Taranaki

The storm which cut off the Coromandel is moving towards the Bay of Plenty.

Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.

Directors of Block 8 Farm fined $54,000 in Environment Court

Acting Prime Minister announces funding to explore zero-carbon hydrogen fuel.

Taranaki has received funds to employ a manager to help it move away from fossil fuels

The police dog is recovering well at home with his handler.

The TV drama on the Mangatepopo Gorge canyoning tragedy has brought back horrible memories

Ani Nohinohi is now in a stable condition in the ICU in Wellington City Hospital.

The Lord Howe Island Aquatic Club has recognised Donaldson's epic Tasman crossing.

Flowers and gifts appear at the site of last week's horrific crash near Waverley.

The kayaker is "really keen for a steak and veggie pie" after landing.

Ani Nohinohi is thought to be unaware about the deaths of her daughters and partner.

Guardian of Castlecliff Beach says it's in the worst state he's seen it in for decades.

"A small community like this, 80 per cent of the time it is people we know."

When lives are at stake measures to improve road safety should be implemented swiftly

Ani Nohinohi is still fighting for her life after losing those closest to her.

Beautiful sunny day ended in shocking deaths on a highway and community in mourning.

Nivek Madams was surrounded by extended family as she died in Waikato Hospital.