Bay of Islands residents are urged to save water as repairs are under way in Paihia.

Martin Stiles has also helped fix the hearts of Olympic medal winners.

'If we can punch you in the face with a burst of flavour, I’m quite happy.'

Heavy traffic expected on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī during holidays.

Air New Zealand said it expected to make $20m from “credit breakage”.

Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

All the ins and outs ahead of the 10th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

She sings the same pao (poem) that preceded a haka she led in Parliament.

Police said the road may be closed for some time.

El Vencedor has earned a trip to Sha Tin after three Group 1 wins in 28 days.

Three men allegedly assaulted an employee at a commercial premises on Sunday.

Goulton will compete in the national in Hamilton for the Ken Read Trophy and a $10k prize.

Apprentices had eight hours to construct a planter box using traditional joinery.

A specialised Hawke's Bay meat producer gets the big one despite the cyclone.

The 14-year-old had been missing for one week.

Benjamin Wong's lawyer: 'It is difficult to conceive of an explanation that makes sense.'

Australian rugby's bright hope showed his class against the former competition leaders.

The 24-year-old has a history of drug abuse, mental health problems and violence issues.

Tainui Group Holding's Ruakura Superhub receives major international investment.

Victim's parents say he struggles with fear and confusion and feels unsafe leaving home.

'For us, this is a line in the sand to say to our people this is just the beginning.'

The bill was voted down by all parties except its creator, Act.

Trainer Scott Phelan believes last week's race improved Merlin's fitness.

The charity, formed in 2002, supports more than 500 people annually.

Police are also seeking video or CCTV footage taken before emergency services arrived.

Three stolen dirt bikes were recovered in Matamata after a police warrant.