Civil Defence advises people to stay inside and secure loose furniture items.

Activists stopped a ship from unloading 30,000 tonnes of palm kernel.

Kingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.

Some places received almost half a metre of rain in the late-week drencher.

Hundreds of hay bales were stolen from two properties in Taranaki.

Third-generation farmer milks 350 cows on 163ha at Huinga, focusing on sustainability.

Three students remained in hospital on Thursday afternoon but all are expected to recover.

Some parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said.

Auckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.

It has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.

Bryan Ramage sexually and indecently abused three youngsters, repeatedly raping one.

Minister says changes will be targeted and narrow.

The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.

'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'

The victim went into his bedroom to get changed and saw the man in his wardrobe.

The girl was last seen around 2.30pm on Sunday.

There was a big win for the south in last night's draw.

Opinion: 'Womad is the perfect event to expand young (and old) minds.'

South Taranaki farmers say a recent smattering of rain isn’t enough to break a drought.

He gained his Mongrel Mob patch before sentencing but told the court he had cut ties.

'As farmers, we love our stock and want to keep them going.'

It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.

The fatal accident occurred on Main North Rd near Ohanga Rd.

Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.

'At the end of the day, everyone takes their turn at a bad season - this is ours.'

An inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.

Mau rākau helps youth manage emotions and connect with their cultural identity.

Recent High Court decision finds permit issued to NZTA was unlawful.