Auckland prices ticked up over the past quarter but annual growth is down.
The 2017 Child Poverty Monitor shows a small drop in the number of children living in poverty.
Auckland City have been knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup in their opening match after losing 1-0 to Al Jazira.
Researchers in the US found kids with fewer toys played with them twice as long and thought up more uses for them.
Find out what regions are poised to pass 30 degrees today.
The move is likely to inflame passions in the volatile region.
The AA says fuel companies are not being transparent over reasons for the continued price hikes.
Monarchy NZ's Richard Belcher said "cultural power" of the monarchy can't be overlooked.
The woman's concerned husband notified police after she didn't return.
Jai Selkirk's stunning rendition in September's 'Word: The Front Line Poetry Slam' was watched by millions on the internet.
In October, the MP also said crocodile attacks kept his mind off the same-sex marriage bill.
Dan and Kirsten Wilks are breaking down stereotypes.
Searches by police seized 1.35kg of cocaine, and men from Columbia and Malaysia were arrested.
The 20-year-old has been missing since she left her home on Friday night.
A road safety group is alarmed at the lack of progress.
The Children's Commissioner suggested the benefit rise wasn't a factor, however.
The "carotid hold" involves cutting off the blood flow to a person's brain.
Pennsylvania State Representative Daryl Metcalfe brought the meeting to a halt over this.
There are fears the foam could have contaminated ground-water near Ohakea and Woodbourne airbases.
Its director is now calling for the New Zealand government to do the same.
Mr Shaw joked about how his campaign almost ended in disaster.
The report was released today by Retail New Zealand and Otago University.
Nearby motorists were shocked at the incident.
Eric Ng had his two daughters in the back seat when an angry driver indirectly took aim at his ethnicity.
During an interview, Kathleen Kennedy said the Kiwi director "has exactly the right sensibility".
Two flights were forced to return to Auckland shortly after take-off in the space of two days this week.
A passenger died in the crash near Mt Aspiring National Park in 2014.
Maori folklore and te reo has been woven into this version of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
However Nick Smith defended National’s housing sector growth.
Nadia Tabbaa is giving evidence on behalf of the Nine Network, which is being sued for defamation by her parents.
Warmer waters combined with its depth and nutrients, make it a perfect home for the algae.
The BBC documentary has seen its fair share of odd animal encounters this season.
The US will shift its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jersusalem, despite intense Arab, Muslim and European opposition.
The man also carried out sex attacks on a 7-year-old boy and a woman.
Inspector Marcus Lynam has instead says he wants his staff to emphasise better outcomes which will improve road safety.
She says she'll make "sure we're supporting enough graduates in teaching te reo".
Commuters are advised to allow extra time for travel tomorrow or work from home if possible.
The daughter of a policeman spoke of how she still considers herself part of the policing family.
VW used rogue software to fool authorities into believing that they were meeting emissions rules.
The whale has now left the harbour and is heading out to sea.
The arid weather is also adding stress to farmers sowing new grass and crops.
Janice Kirk has been nominated for this year’s Kiwibank Local Hero awards.
The veteran seamer is set to play in NZ's second Test in Hamilton.
Amy Satterwaite and Suzie Bates will captain two of the eight teams in the competition.
A bill will be given its first reading on Tuesday.
Fox has confirmed he will enter the 2018 NZ Open near Queenstown in March.
The new Minister for Regional Economic Development has been blunt about those with work shy attitudes.
The 17-year-old had bought a one way ticket to meet the man.
The local council is focused on keeping the streets clean.
GeoNet says the 'light' shake was centred 25km south-east of Nelson.
