Northland embarrassed by Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup match in Dunedin.

The busiest times for alcohol-related cases were Saturday nights and Sunday mornings.

'The behaviour was abusive, aggressive and lacked all courtesy', investigator finds.

The man may not stay long behind bars however, after a bid was made for home detention.

Dunedin sex offender who attacked and violated a drunk pub goer will stay behind bars

She also sent him a key to her home via courier.

There's a bonnie time to be had – without the jet lag or sharp sting to the bank account.

Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.

Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.

Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.

Snow is coating a number of Canterbury alpine passes and townships.

Tawhiao Pohioa led the girl away and resumed the brutal attack on his partner.

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The woman's career prospects were left in tatters after the violent attack.

Senior constable thanked his assailant for the apology.

Health expert says that if pupils attended nearest school, they would get more exercise.

The woman was more than four times the legal limit for alcohol when she hit the harbour.

Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?

The prototype is now going through an approval process and could be available next month.

The 62-year-old faced charges of assault with a weapon and theft.

'Concerning' rate of sexual assaults and rape among uni students in New Zealand.

Staff were told to prep a plate of cheese rolls, but the guest of honour never showed.

Hoping for a safe and solid campaigning day, Collins questioned about rumbles in caucus.

A six-minute phone call to police has wound up in evidence against her.

'Some of the stuff she says can be offensive, we always tell people she's got Tourette's'.

Emergency services are at a fertiliser plant after an accident involving sulphur.

A new campaign, Check and Change, encourages young women to keep an eye on their boobs.

They've come a long way since 1878.

The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken a year after her tragic death.

Couple's political split on show.