Sir Robert ‘Bom’ Gillies has finally accepted a knighthood after being asked for a third time.
Whether it was our massive vaccine effort or watching our sporting heroes dominate on a world stage, there was no shortage of moments to be proud of.
She was reported missing from the Kinloch area on Wednesday afternoon.
Andrew denies the allegations, but Thursday's verdict shows that at least one American jury was willing to believe the young women trafficked by Epstein and Maxwell in a criminal case.
There’s an urgent need for a big change in messaging as health officials deal with Omicron cases in the community, Otago University’s Amanda Kvalsvig says.
A truck broke down in the southbound lane 13km north of Waiouru early this morning.
The shipment, weighing 385 kgs, was discovered by US Coast Guard personnel on December 27.
The Black Caps legend will bow out of the international game after a magnificent 16-year career.
Ajaz Patel etched his name in the record books and NZ made the T20 World Cup final but 2021 will always be remembered as the year the Black Caps won the World Test Championship.
The humble activist, actor, and creative sat down with Te Karere to reflect on his life and career.
It comes after bottles were thrown at police in Whangamatā, on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Dr Kathie Irwin explained to Te Karere, that education, is her family profession.
Ten cases at the border were identified as being the Omicron variant.
The issue shows the tightrope Donald Trump will have to walk during a 2024 presidential run of not alienating his anti-vaccine voters while appealing to more moderate conservatives.
The former Otago representative and national sprint champion died while surfing on the Sunshine Coast on the morning of Christmas Eve.
Initial indications are that a delivery buggy rolled down a small bank on a residential street in Tawa.
Acting Inspector Terry Lee, Tāmaki Makaurau Police, is assuring the public those driving dangerously will be held to account.
Marty was remembered by many zoo-goers as being a cheeky youngster.
Ninety-five per cent of Pasifika aged 12 and over have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose.
Eleven-time Paralympic gold medallist and four-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sophie Pascoe has been recognised with a damehood as part of the New Year's Honours.
The airline says it made the move due to the threat of Omicron.
"I want to thank each and every person on this year’s list for the work they do to support their fellow New Zealanders in a wide variety of ways,” she said.
An 11-year-old girl and 27-year-old woman were reported missing after swimming in the river on Wednesday.
A contact of the region’s first case tested positive for the virus, but the infection will be included in the Ministry of Health’s tally released on January 2.
The 32-year-old became New Zealand's most successful Olympian this year when she won three gold medals in Tokyo.
The champion swimmer is training for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, but has no plans beyond that, while also looking ahead at a career in fashion.
Police were notified of the crash on Bushmere Rd at 6.30pm on New Year's Eve.
From the gaffes, to the memes, to the dance moves, to the awkward facials, we documented and laughed about it all.
Crews were called to Peak Rd, Kaukapakapa, just after 4.30pm on New Year's Eve.
The state highway was closed between the Thomas Rd and Waihau Rd intersections.
