What does Matariki mean? How do you find the iconic cluster of stars? And how can people celebrate this time of year?
The Rusty Relics are restoring vintage machinery that helped to build the West Coast.
Ngata, 29, stopped breathing while in police custody after he was left face down in a cell with a spit hood on. He died in hospital three days later.
Marie Tauhine spent the night alongside 20 other evacuees at the memorial hall and this morning fire crews would let them know if they'd be allowed back into their homes.
The Football Association announced that Foden has left the team's base to attend to "a pressing family matter".
As people increasingly sell food through social media, a Wellington City Council health manager shows how to get started properly.
With just 29 days to go to the Olympic Games, Paris: En Route takes a look at the behind-the-scenes scoops, the off-piste plotlines and the stories with a certain… je ne sais quoi.
The Henderson woman has received medical treatment for serious, but non-life threatening injuries. Police will continue to have a presence in the area today.
A reformed criminal and a former All Black are using their life experiences to help other men.
The singer's highly anticipated 'Unreal Unearth' tour has sold out its first two New Zealand dates.
Detection was linked to the confirmation of avian influenza at a farm in the Hawkesbury region last Wednesday, NSW agriculture minister Tara Moriarty said in a statement.
Canterbury councils are concerned about the expansion of solar farms under the new Fast-track Approvals Bill.
North Canterbury schools say they are determined to stay open as they battle staff sickness and student attendance.
According to the survey, 32% of people experienced crime over 12 months, with around 1.88 million incidents.
Hundreds of people across the east coast of the North Island were impacted by flooding yesterday, with more rain expected over the coming days.
In her first in-depth interview, the former Green MP claims there was 'no joy' in stealing expensive clothes, 'just shame'.
At least one clear morning will be around for most of the country the long weekend, meaning most should get a chance to view the starry skies.
The former Green MP previously admitted four charges of shoplifting.
The company has announced the product had been swimming against the tide of declining popularity.
The royal was hospitalised after reportedly being kicked by a horse earlier this week.
A police officer, social worker and member of the public were taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Another person involved in the crash has suffered serious injuries.
Ben Waine and Kosta Barbarouses both recorded braces for the Kiwi side, scoring either sides of half time.
Golriz Ghahraman sentenced for shoplifting charges, a coroner casts doubt on police story after a detained man’s death in custody, and a sad day for chocolate fish lovers.
Maisie, a black Labrador, died after being left by a dog day care business in a hot car for over eight hours unattended.
A total of ten cars have been seized after a massive boy racer gathering in Levin earlier this month, police say, with an additional person arrested.
The C-130H left Christchurch this morning to navigate "the most challenging and dangerous of conditions" outside of combat en route to the southern continent.
Speaking to Breakfast, the uncle of one of the deceased fishermen explained how he located his nephew's body.
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier said the increase could show there was a "growing intolerance" of unacceptable behaviour and practices in society.
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has released his decision on Tauranga planning rules.
The English rugby team helped pack boxes at a West Auckland foodbank run by All Blacks great Sir Michael Jones today.
Local businesses are taking the upcoming Matariki holiday as an opportunity to harness that increased traffic and recoup some of their losses.
