It paves the way for a gun register and a warning system.

A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.

Expensive school holiday airfares deter families from far flung New Zealand destinations.

Michael Woodhouse has defended going public with his explosive revelations.

A violent recidivist rapist has been refused parole - victim says he will never change

Raymond Coombs filmed himself coughing on shoppers during lockdown.

Sorrces say he was unable to supply proper referees.

Jordan Gow was killed by a wrong-way driver on Christchurch's State Highway 1 on Sunday.

Tane Anderson was an apprentice electrician and former St Bede's student.

Middlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.

Sunday's forecast for Auckland's return to Super Rugby.

Instead of payment, thief shows gun as he leaves QE2 Foodmarket with ice cream.

Twelve overseas arrivals have tested positive since the blanket quarantine at the border.

Chch Girls' High School's principal says "process" under way with staff member involved.

Much of the Central North Island and South Island woke to frosts this morning.

Frances Bridgetta Kersey was due home at midday Wednesday.

Documents obtained by the Herald reveal more of what happened at Rosewood Rest Home.

During the coronavirus pandemic alert levels, the public was asked to report breaches.

Police are appealing for help to track down a "dangerous" Mongols gang member from Oz

Jeremy Powell held a chilling secret for 25 years.

'We've now had a chance to reflect and we think that the time is right for a change.'

Fire and Emergency say the clouds of smoke are coming from a controlled burn.

They stole thousands of dollars' worth of diamond rings, pendants and gold chains.

Swimming in freezing water in his underwear, boatie tries to tow vessel back to shore.

The road is expected to reopen this morning.

Parts of the South Island are "in the freezer".

There is snow down to 400m in places of the South Island, what's in store for the north?