In a crack-down on dangerous dogs after a recent spate of horrific attacks, the state government could include jail terms of up to five years.
Daniel Miller was checking up on neighbours during the unprecedented deluge when he took a wrong step and plunged into the city’s underground pipe network.
Hipkins is leading a trade delegation to Beijing, Tianjin and Shanghai which will last from June 25 to 30.
Marine scientists examined the ravaged seabed following the 2016 earthquake - as well as it's surprising recovery.
Don Schwass runs a busy fish and chip shop, but will drop everything at a moment's notice to bring man's best friend back home.
"She was advised she needed to undergo surgery which has taken place successfully."
That question is gaining attention as very wealthy travellers in search of singular adventures spend big to scale peaks, sail across oceans and blast off for space.
State Highway 2 north of Gisborne will remain closed until at least Friday June 30.
AUT law dean and parole board member Khylee Quince said National's announcement "is fear-mongering".
For the first time in his more than 20-year rule, Putin’s power appeared to hang in the balance over the weekend.
The migrant worker lives with her partner in one of seven cramped bedrooms, each shared by two to three people.
Harry and Meghan are reportedly behind Bad Manners, a prequel reimagining Charles Dickens' classic character Miss Havisham.
The star wowed crowds a striking in gold suit and his iconic pink glasses.
Phoebe Copas remained jailed Sunday in El Paso, Texas, after being charged with murder last week in the death of 52-year-old Daniel Piedra Garcia.
It involved a Delta Air Lines plane that was taxiing after landing from Los Angeles.
The famous couple are expecting their first child together later this year.
Hikers found the body in the wilderness near Mount Baldy, California.
The Commerce Commission has filed an appeal against the sentence in the Auckland High Court.
Triumphant and departing Crusaders coach calls for new Christchurch stadium Te Kaha to be focal point for past glories.
The pair played a friendly game to highlight the work done by ball boys and girls at Wimbledon.
Elly Waitoa of Auckland Council's Animal Management Team told Breakfast why more dogs have unwanted behaviour today and what owners can do.
On Sunday, Tairāwhiti's state of emergency was lifted following a few days of heavy rain.
About 7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys are being recalled worldwide after multiple lacerations and puncture wounds were reported in children playing with them.
"He said, 'I'm going to solve the Rubik's Cube 3700 metres below sea at the Titanic'."
The Marlborough District Council has its kerbside recycling and rubbish collected through a waste contractor, who, at times, has struggled to get enough staff to do the collections.
Images taken last week show what appeared to be a Russian diplomat squatting on the property.
Jolien Boumkwo ran the 100m hurdles in 32.81s, but saved her nation from disqualification in the process.
The numbers cover the week from Monday, June 19 to Sunday, June 25.
Fire and Emergency NZ said crews were sent to the scene of a "hydrogen sulphide leak from a truck" just after midday.
The shed has no bedrooms or bathrooms, and the new owners will have to pay for it outright.
Two men have been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Kane Williamson is concentrating on rehabilitating his injured right knee. It's an outside chance but he hasn't ruled out appearing in India in October.
William Newton struck by a car just north of Greytown while walking along a 70km/h stretch of SH2 early yesterday morning.
"Some people might bring a spare phone charger with them while travelling overseas in case they lose one or it breaks. Chris Hipkins needs to bring a spare Boeing aircraft with him."
The Moutere Inn has been owned by David Watson and Andrew Cole for the last 15 years.
Liquidators of the Ruapehu Alpine Lifts have secured millions from the Government to keep its fields operating this season.
The Canadian singer performed at Spark Arena last night, bringing along cover duo 2fold after they serenaded him over a fish sticks lunch.
Experienced official O'Keeffe says he is concerned about where rugby is going after copping online abuse and threats after Crusaders victory.
As well as watching the NZ team, Somaya Hassani is looking forward to seeing American superstar Alex Morgan.
It's believed the workers were installing a new boiler at the popular company's state-of-the-art new factory.
For the first time since polling began, the no vote is leading.
Around 220 jobs could go with the closure of H&J Smith's stores in Invercargill, Queenstown and Gore.
Today, police outlined their position that it was a murder-suicide - but the family still maintain it was all a ruse and the pair are hiding overseas.
Investigators have discovered the man was assaulted in a separate incident before his death on Sunday.
The party promised to institute a 40% limit on a judge's discretion for sentence discounts if elected in October.
Rachel Everest, who is 1.46m tall, was shocked when staff at Wellington's St James Theatre removed her cushion.
Immigration New Zealand doesn't believe Alamoni and Mele's relationship is legitimate.
"The arrest brings significant relief to Korrey's family, who have struggled to deal with her death since September last year," police say.
A charitable foundation built the 20-room facility before securing Government funding, which was denied.
They say that while things have become a lot more destigmatised, the industry still faces a number of challenges.
The Seven Sharp co-host sat down with the Grammy Award-winning singer.
The actor has joined a group of investors to buy 24% of French racing team Alpine.
