Researchers followed 3000 people wearing health trackers on their wrists for a year.
From tax evasion to rogue pilots and illegal crayfish feasts, dozens of agencies other than police can - and do - take people to court.
A post-mortem on the woman who died at the scene of a police shooting in Christchurch's Bryndwr will be completed in the coming days, as a man recovers from surgery after also being shot.
WWII ended 80 years ago today. Arthur Driver, Les Winslade and Bill Morton were there – and one of them almost didn't make it home. Here are their stories.
All the major banks have made moves ahead of next week's official cash rate decision by the Reserve Bank.
Scott Barrett is back from injury, as predicted, with head coach Scott Robertson going for a big bench in his team's first Rugby Championship Test.
Emergency services were called to reports of a serious assault at a property on State Highway 30 in Awakeri, Bay of Plenty, around 4.30pm.
A Whakatāne couple were slapped with a "first strike" sticker on their greenwaste bin despite being meticulous about following the rules.
Ruapehu College's principal said it had been dealing with improper disposal of used sanitary products and "intentional blockage" of drains with tampons.
The TIME list featured 10 "extraordinary young leaders" who were nominated for their global impact, and were inspiring communities around the world.
The price of a two-litre bottle of milk has increased around 34% in five years.
The decision to exit Project iReX was one of the first made by the coalition Government after it came to power in late 2023.
Mayor Craig Jepson claimed the document would serve as a guide for staff, councillors and the public.
A witness said he estimated the number of deaths could be anywhere up to 100.
Named again at openside flanker after his "unique" Test last time out in Hamilton, Du'Plessi Kirifi says revered jersey will motivate him against Pumas.
The owner of a bakery in Murupara and his company have been convicted, fined and ordered to make emotional harm payments for breaching immigration and employment law in relation to migrant workers.
Smoke reported from a stationary aircraft on the tarmac and, 20 minutes later, a light aircraft made a "forced landing".
The pair were stopped at the US-Canada border by immigration agents, who said there was a problem with her documents.
"Our thoughts remain with her loved ones at this extremely difficult time, and we continue to offer them the necessary support," Superintendent Tony Hill said.
The high cost of cancelling a ferry contract; Kiwi mum and son detained by ICE have booked tickets home; and a guilty plea over a fatal "coward punch".
An old portrait of a kuia has been in the Meltzer whānau for around 50 years, but the current family custodian wants it returned to her people.
Only $1.24m of a $9.51m target has been raised, leaving the Rotorua Lakes Council looking for answers.
An expert panel will decide whether Trans-Tasman Resources gets the green light to mine in the South Taranaki Bight.
Dr Timoti Te Moke shares his story as a testament to what South Auckland residents can achieve despite the challenges they face.
A new study from Otago University says patient care may be put at risk due to poor resourcing of the service.
Gold Coast Police said the 52-year-old required surgery after the incident on August 9.
