Leeston man Neil Mugford had been looking for the perfect flight of stairs for his grandkids' treehouse when he spotted the plane.
For centuries, cash has been king. But advances in digital technology mean cash is fast losing its relevance and appeal.
South Africa fullback Willie le Roux says he admires Jordan's try-scoring abilities but backs his team to keep the All Black out.
The entire squad and management group agreed to give up something for the greater good during the tournament, writes Patrick McKendry in Paris.
Abdur Razzaq says Winston Peters used the 2019 mosque attacks for "political posturing" after hitting out at former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern.
The 41-year-old was sitting in his car in Ōtāhuhu when two men approached him.
Auckland's mayor hopes the new government will make "less Wellington decisions" for Auckland.
1News' Sam Kelway spent the day in Sam Cane's home town, and met those helping support the provincial game's growth.
Trolls have been mocking the size of her baby boy's head.
The man was found in a serious condition on Wainui's Moana Rd, under the Okitu Bridge, around 10.30am on Sunday.
Prop Chryss Viliko has been suspended for three games for her reckless charge which resulted in a red card in last week's WXV1 opener against France.
The three are accused of robbing a commercial address and fleeing in a stolen vehicle.
Immigration New Zealand alleged the adviser was involved in a "complex scam" that sold false job offers to offshore migrants.
Emergency services were called to a suspicious house fire at an address in Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay, on Tuesday.
An active front has seen MetService issue a raft of weather watches and warnings - for heavy rain, strong winds and snow.
A 14-year-old, two 15-year-olds and a 20-year-old have been arrested.
All Whites midfielder Marko Stamenic joins New Zealand football great Wynton Rufer as the only Kiwis to score in club football's top competition.
MetService said the "large complex low pressure system" will move in over northern New Zealand.
Police say three people known to the toddler are considered people of interest as a homicide investigation was launched following the near two-year-old’s death in Lower Hutt.
Crews from multiple stations across the city were called to the building fire in Glendene this afternoon.
The seizures of cocaine and methamphetamine have an estimated street value of almost $3 million.
The governing body has today voted to reject an amendment by Manukau Councillor Alf Filipaina 11 votes to 9.
Deputy Coroner Brigitte Windley was standing as court had just adjourned for lunch, when Merwais Waziri rose from the back of the court.
For eight and a half months, residents have relied on temporary tankers for their water supply.
The hospital has been saving native birdlife since 2014, but they're struggling to make ends meet.