Associate Education Minister David Seymour has sent a letter to mayors across the country asking them to help improve school attendance.
The US and China remain in a standoff in an economic war that's likely to have no winners.
Changes to the food and drink policy at Nelson’s Trafalgar Centre could end the city’s basketball club, its manager has warned.
The eight-time Olympic gold medallist is back to full training after claiming three gold medals at the Paris Olympics but won't be competing internationally.
Incidents took place in Kawakawa and Kaikohe.
The driver of a vehicle, who fled on foot after crashing into a restaurant during a fatal two-car collision in Auckland, is being sought by police.
Around 200 flights were cancelled yesterday, with the capital subject to a rare red wind warning.
New footage released at a coronial inquest shows how Inspector Amy Scott stopped the Sydney stabbing spree.
Officers were called to Ladbrooke Drive in Woodridge overnight following reports of a vehicle fire.
The historical breaches resulted in $6.35 million of overcharging and impacted more than 24,500 customers.
Sir Bob was one of New Zealand's most colourful business characters.
A crew member discovered the separation, which occurred in late 2023, when attempting to move through staff-only carriages.
Despite a nearly one metre height difference, the two dogs apparently hit it off immediately.
North Canterbury's councils have learnt the lessons from previous rain events, which allowed them to be prepared for the latest event.
Sir Bob Jones dies, wild weather continues across the country, and New Zealand's best cheese named.
Police said a man in his 60s died in hospital on Wednesday from serious head injuries after being assaulted on Sunday.
Potaka said it was a serious invasion issue like Mycoplasma bovis or freshwater golden clams.
Flooding from heavy rain has led to a state of emergency being declared in Christchurch (including Banks Peninsula).
Southland District Council group manager Fran Mikulicic said the whole of council was shocked and saddened by the tragedy.
The Leonardo AW169 swept into action as a welcome service for Auckland and Northland as one of nine new or near-new choppers to replace the ageing fleet.
