Homicide investigation launched after man and woman shot dead early this morning.

Ambulance crews were treating another patient at the scene.

Two bodies were found at a residential property in the Wairarapa.

A father and son failed to return to shore after diving for shellfish.

Two bodies have been found this evening by divers searching for a father and son.

Searchers scoured the area for more than six hours.

The Whanganui Festival of Cricket U15 girls tournament features teams from all six zones.

It'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.

It'll be a sweet start to 2020.

Tis the season for endless fronts.

Kiwi caught up in Star Wars rant in theatre after he checked his cellphone.

There are several severe weather watches and warnings in place for the day.

NZ First MP Ron Mark say a man snatched his Stetson after a few too many drinks.

MPs, ministers and mayors have received a tin of sardines in the mail to make the point.

They said don't eat there because the owners are gay. So we went to eat there.

Gay couple say their community is incredibly supportive despite homophobic comment.

The owners say the incident hurt them but the support they've had has been overwhelming.

Strong demand, combined with limited supply, in region neighbouring Wellington.

A kiwi named by PM Jacinda Ardern has hatched

Police "stubbornness" resulted in the offender getting off the hook.

Errors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.

PM Jacinda Ardern has been asked to name a kiwi chick in Masterton.

Police identified the 16-year-old as a robbery suspect who had escaped from custody.

As a result, he underwent the removal of damaged tissue, and skin grafting.

Stephen Williams has admitted trying to kill another inmate in a brutal prison attack.

Home town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.