Changes have been made to the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Act 2024 to make the legislation "more workable".
This year’s Matariki celebrations have expanded to include an extra star: Puanga.
The Prime Minister spoke with Maiki Sherman about the importance of the visit to China.
A raft of changes to vaping laws took effect today — including the banning of distribution, manufacture, sale and supply of disposable vapes.
Two teenagers aged 16 and 17 were arrested following the early morning incident that started in Birkenhead.
it means the derelict Gordon Wilson Flats - described as an "ugly scar on the Wellington skyline" - are a step closer to being demolished.
The report – from the survey of 2300 New Zealanders aged 15 years and over – identified China as the most important Asian partner for the country's future.
West Coast Mining Ltd has appealed to councillors after compliance staff shut the site down, alleging it was mining without resource consent.
The former All Blacks No.10 wanted to represent a combined Australia/New Zealand team against the famous tourists in Adelaide next month.
Invercargill mayoral hopefuls are coming out of the woodwork in what is shaping up to be a full field - but incumbent Nobby Clark isn't one of them.
The two MPs in question, Deborah Russell and Duncan Webb, both withdrew and apologised for their off-the-cuff remarks.
Food prices increased 4.4% in the 12 months to May, according to Stats NZ.
Road damage repairs from extreme weather events almost two years ago is almost complete in south Auckland.
Chief executive Paul Thompson said he knew the move would be "unsettling" for people working in his organisation.
Fifteen double-decker buses on the NX1 bus route will be fitted with a bike rack inside the bus as part of a 12 month trial.
The 24-year-old victim, who had sight and hearing impairments, remains in critical condition at Waikato Hospital following the alleged hit-and-run on Sunday.
Before this season the former Wallaby had never made a Super Rugby semifinal. Now he's in a grand final against the Chiefs in Christchurch.
Supermarket on fire in Auckland, Trump departs G7 early due to Middle East conflict, butter and milk drive the annual food price increase.
Incident Controller Shaun Thornton said crews had been able to access the interior of the New World supermarket.
Savea will remain available for the All Blacks' 2025 international campaign, and is contracted to NZ Rugby through to the end of 2027.
An e-bike battery and air fryers were also allegedly used to conceal the illicit substance, Customs said.
A teenage girl was arrested on Monday after allegedly approaching a witness the day after the 15-year-old's death.
Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge said the ban was due to spectator safety, noting the "tight" confines at Apollo Projects Stadium.
