The cleaner was 'in shock and frightened' as he nudged her towards the bed.

The controversial phrase has sprung up in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Wall had been pursuing legal action against her party over a late nomination.

Macaulay Marchant left trail of misery when he used clients' money to live the high life.

Discovering ancient lighthouses and brilliant bookstores a few hours from the capital.

The driver has not come forward.

A gynaecologist has had to apologise after performing a procedure without consent.

Weather conditions were fine, with clear skies and light winds at the time of the crash.

More face masks deemed unfit for purpose in the fight against Covid-19.

Cancelled matches and sitting NCEA exams failed to dull the performances of the U17s.

Severe thunderstorms continue to pummel central New Zealand.

Auckland school, cow conference, wedding all suspected clusters.

The council worker went into self isolation as soon as he knew he was unwell.

Businesses that missed out in the $12.1b package could get support this week.

Trains on the Hutt line were halted and residents asked to conserve water.

Family overwhelmed by support from community and around the world.

Ella's face could soon be smiling out of screens in police stations across New Zealand.

The 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.

Widow who also lost son faces 'sledgehammer blow' of also losing income.

Lawyer defended high profile criminals including Phillip Smith and Stephen Williams.

"I was just gutted. It's a pretty special time and it's not what we need right now."

Many councils have water and fire restrictions due to parched conditions.

Parents left girls at the pools all day, what one later told her mother shocked her.

Two dogs have died after eating toxic algae from a Wairarapa river.

Almost half a million litres of wastewater has flowed into Ruamahanga River this year.